Saturday, July 5, 2008

Away from the hustle and bustle

After a week of searching and comparing, this year's summer vacation is booked. Maldives being the first choice but someone's got to dig very deep for that budget.

The Pimalai Resort and Spa in Thailand has won our tastes and budget. The resort looks like up to our standards. Facilities and activities are well suited to entertain. The spa's description gives me a preview of relaxation as I would hope for. The beach, though just a glimpse from the photos is well-inviting to bask under the sun on. Not bad so far.

My first option was the pool villa up the hills for some away from people feeling until I realized the danger of a fall from the villa's pool and terrace, which was told to me by a friend who went there and also advised on the resort's site. So, no can do. Am not there to take risks.

A couple more email exchanges and the manager himself convinced me that the Pavilion Suites
are best suited for my safety and facilities accessibility concerns. I admire his patience.

So the countdown has begun. My dear daughter made her own beach calendar and Keanu never stops asking how many more sleeps til the trip. I hope I did a good job and selected the best place to meet expectations.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Knowing you I'm sure you considered budget and enjoyment in great depths! Nice choice! -mins

marie said...

Good choice! Beaches outside Bangkok are amazing but we opted for shopping when we were there, panalo!

Anonymous said...

hi ate marie, am not sure how possible it is to the latter when we go there but if pwede, malamang hehe

Anonymous said...

We have been to Pimalai Resort last year and really enjoyed. Beautiful views from the pool villas on the hill and the beach was nice and private. You should make sure you take a seat in their beach bridge---ALONE with just a book!

HiPnCooLMoMMa said...

err kalimutan ko...when are you going na nga? alam ko malapit na. pede ba ako sumama? hehe makikisingit pa. enjoy the beach in that vavavooom bikini!

Anonymous said...

first weeks of august. hala dali, pack na

will surely try to enjoy ;-)

Anonymous said...

mina, i just don't believe that it has to be extravagantly expensive to be fun-filled like clubmed or aman resort types. am not sure with this one, but i know people who have been there and they said it's worth visiting.