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Thursday 8 February 2018

My 2015' 3-Week Luxury Staycation Itinerary in Southeast Asia!



Pangkor Laut Resort Malaysia


Travel + Luxury Hotels..two things that I always mix when I wanted to unwind, relax, and de-stress. And, it was way back in 2015, for 3 weeks I traveled and had staycations to ten (10) of the most amazing luxury resorts and hotels in Southeast Asia in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Pangkor Laut, & Ipoh) and Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Krabi) from Singapore!


Kuala Lumpur 
Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Pangkor Laut Island
Pangkor Laut Resort
Ipoh 
The Haven Resort Hotel Ipoh
Bangkok 
Hotel Muse Bangkok
Hua Hin
Anantara Hua Hin
Evason Hua Hin
Bangkok
Anantara Siam Bangkok
Chiang Mai
The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai
Panviman Chiang Mai
Krabi
Anyavee Tubkaek Beach Resort



Day 1-3:  Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 

 Batu Caves


Places to Visit: Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, Jalan Alor Street for food trip!
Hotel: Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Hotel's Website: http://www.majestickl.com/
About the Hotel: A 2-minute walk from Kuala Lumpur train station, this upscale hotel is 4 km from Kuala Lumpur Tower. Featuring modern and art deco furnishings, the posh rooms, and suites come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, plus tea and coffee making facilities. Suites add butler service and living areas or rooms. Some quarters have glass-enclosed bathrooms, 4-poster beds, and/or city or garden viewsElegant dining options include an international restaurant, a tea lounge, a piano bar and a private dining room with a private chef. There's also an outdoor pool, a gym, a screening room and a spa. A free shuttle to city sights is available.
Room Rate: US$350 (Php18K) per night for Governors Suite with Club Lounge Access
Remarks : Governors Suite is the second-highest category room. However, you can book a room for the only Php7K per room per night for a Deluxe Room in Tower Wing.


Governor's Suite





Listening to Jazz songs at Colonial Cafe


Day 3-5 : Pangkor Laut Island Malaysia

Pangkor Laut Island


Hotel : Pangkor Laut Resort
Hotel's Website:  http://www.pangkorlautresort.com/
About the Hotel: Located on Pangkor Island, Pangkor Laut Resort offers accommodation by the sea or surrounded by tropical gardens. It features 2 outdoor pools, an award-winning spa, and 7 dining options. Each air-conditioned villa at the Pangkor Laut Resort has a private balcony, minibar, and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a workout in the fitness room. Squash and tennis courts are available. Shopping options include the Kazbah Gift Shop and a Spa Boutique. Asian dishes are served at Uncle Lim's Kitchen, which overlooks the sea. Fisherman’s Cove Restaurant offers fresh seafood and western, Chinese, and Italian cuisines. Pangkor Laut Resort is located along the Straits of Malacca. It is accessible by a 15-minute speedboat transfer from Marina Island Pangkor.
Room Rate:  US$450 per night for Garden Villa
Blog: https://olympusgirlinsg.blogspaot.com/2015/09/pangkor-laut-resort-most-amazing.html 

Pangkor Laut Resort







Pangkor Laut Resort



Day 5-7  Ipoh Malaysia

 Wall Art of Mural (Ipoh Old Town)

 Concubine Lane

Kek Look Tong Temple


Places to Visit: Wall Art of Mural (Ipoh Old Town), Kek Look Tong Temple, and Concubine Lane
Hotel:  The Haven Resort Hotel Ipoh
Hotel's Website: https://www.thehavenresorts.com/
About the Hotel:  Set on a wooded limestone hill beside a lake, this laid-back, all-suite hotel is 13 km from the Ipoh railway station and 14 km from the Perak Cave Temple. Modern 1- to 3-bedroom suites, some with lake views, feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as kitchenettes, living rooms, and balconies. Room service is available. Minimum-stay rules apply Breakfast and parking is complimentary. Other amenities include 2 restaurants offering international fare, plus a gym and a jogging track. There's also outdoor lap and kids' pools arranged in a seahorse shape.  
Room Rate: US$190 (Php10K) per room per night for 2+1 Bedroom
Blog: https://olympusgirlinsg.blogspot.com/2015/09/best-western-premier-haven-ipoh-most.html 


The Haven Resort Ipoh







Day 7-9 Bangkok Thailand

Chao Phraya River

 The Golden Buddha

Inside the Grand Palace Bangkok


Places to Visit:  Grand Palace Bangkok, Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun, Golden Buddha, Night Market
Hotel:  Hotel Muse Bangkok Langsuan- MGallery Collection
Hotel's Website:  http://hotelmusebangkok.com/
About the Hotel: A few minutes’ walks from Chidlom BTS Skytrain Station and Central Chidlom mall, Hotel Muse Bangkok Langsuan - MGallery Collection features an outdoor pool. Featuring free WiFi, its design is inspired by the era of Rama V.Hotel Muse Bangkok Langsuan - MGallery Collection is 30 minutes’ drive from Suvarnabhumi International Airport. It is approximately a 5-minute Skytrain ride from Siam Paragon and MBK Shopping Centre. 
Room Rate: US$300 (Php15K) per room per night for Yama Executive Room 
Blog: https://olympusgirlinsg.blogspot.com/2015/10/hotel-muse-bangkok-one-of-most-amazing.html


Yama Executive Room




Hotel Muse Bangkok


Dining Experience at Taihei Restaurant at Banyan Tree Bangkok










Day 9-11  Hua Hin Thailand

 Hua Hin Thailand


Hua Hin Night Market


Places to Visit: Hua Hin Night Market, Hua Hin Beach
Hotel:  Anantara Hua Hin
Hotel's Website:  https://huahin.anantara.com/
About the Hotel: Overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, this upscale beachfront resort with landscaped gardens is 4 km from Klai Kangwon Palace. Featuring balconies or terraces with garden or Gulf views, refined rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, plus tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add sofas. Suites and club rooms provide access to a private pool with a swim-up bar, plus complimentary drinks and area shuttle service. There's room service. 
Room Rate: US$450 (Php23,500) per room per night for Anantara Garden View Suite 
Blog : https://olympusgirlinsg.blogspot.com/2015/09/anantara-hua-hin-resort-best-most.html
Remarks:  GHA Discovery Black Member
(Black membership requires a minimum of 30-day stays in one Calendar year booked under the GHA website)

Anantara Hua Hin Resort












Day 11-13 Hua Hin Thailand

Hotel:  Evason Hua Hin 
Hotel's Website:  http://www.sixsenses.com/evason-resorts/hua-hin/destination
About the Hotel:  On 8 hectares of tropical gardens with lotus ponds and views of the Gulf of Thailand, this polished resort is a 3-minute walk from the beach and 11 km from Pranburi Forest Park. The airy rooms and suites come with complimentary Wi-Fi and satellite TV, as well as minifridges, tea and coffee making facilities, and balconies. Upgraded rooms add open-air bathrooms, gulf views and/or terraces with daybeds, while suites offer living rooms with sofas and dining tables. Kids 5 and under stay free.
Room Rate: US$270 (Php14K) per room per night for Evason Pool Villa 
Blog: https://olympusgirlinsg.blogspot.com/2015/10/evason-hua-hin-resort-best-most-amazing.html

Evason Pool Villa





 


Evason Hua Hin





Day 13-15  Bangkok Thailand (coming back from Pranburi)

Hotel:  Anantara Siam Bangkok
Hotel's Website:  https://siam-bangkok.anantara.com/
About the Hotel:  Among the shopping and entertainment of Ratchaprasong district, this polished hotel is 8 km from the Grand Palace and 11 km from Wat Arun Buddhist temple.nElegant rooms and suites feature silk fabrics and teak furnishings, plus free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and DVD players. Some rooms have private patios, and club rooms provide access to a lounge with free breakfast and snacks. Some suites add dining tables. Kids 18 and under stay free with an adult. 
Room Rate: US$450 (Php23K) per room per night for Junior Suite 
Blog: https://olympusgirlinsg.blogspot.com/2015/09/anantara-siam-bangkok-hotel-amazing.html 
Remarks:  GHA Discovery Black Member 
(Black membership requires a minimum of 30-day stays in one Calendar year booked under GHA website)

My GHA Black Discovery Membership

 

Junior Suite


My Free Handy Phone for Staying in a Hotel




Day 15-16  Chiang Mai Thailand

Places to Visit: Chiang Mai National Museum, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Bupparam, Suan Buak Hat Park

Hotel:  The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai
Hotel's Website: http://www.dharadhevi.com/
About the Hotel:  Set on 24 hectares of gardens, this palatial luxury resort is 11 km from Chiang Mai International Airport, and 6 km from the ancient temples in the city center. Luxe suites in a Colonial mansion have marble bathrooms and balconies, plus free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Lavish villas in converted rice barns and Lanna-style buildings come with teak floors, and living and dining rooms. Upgraded villas add private pools, whirlpool tubs, sundeck, and/or gardens. Room service is available 24/7. Posh dining options include French, Italian and Chinese restaurants, and 2 bars by an outdoor pool. There's also an opulent spa and an outdoor shopping center.
Room Rate: US$700 (Php36K) per room per night for Colonial Suite
Blog: https://olympusgirlinsg.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-dhara-devi-chiang-mai-amazing.html





The Colonial Suite





Dhara Dhevi Staff Presentation during my dinner





Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai


Day 16-18  ChiangMai Thailand

Places to Visit: Chiang Mai National Museum, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Bupparam, Suan Buak Hat Park

Hotel:  Panviman Chiangmai Spa Resort
Hotel's Website:  www.panvimanresortchiangmai.com
About the Hotel: Located high up in the hills and surrounded by tropical greenery, Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort offers an outdoor swimming pool, a luxurious spa, and a restaurant with stunning views. Rooms at the Panviman Resort feature a private balcony with a daybed, a flat-screen TV, DVD player and minibar. Villas come with either an outdoor spa bath or pool. Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort is a 10-minute drive away from Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden and the Mong Hilltribe Village. 
Room Rate: US$350 (Php18K) per room per night for Viman Pool 
Blog : https://olympusgirlinsg.blogspot.com/2015/09/panviman-chiang-mai-spa-resort-most.html



Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort


Viman Pool Room



Panviman Chiang Mai


Day 18-20  Krabi Thailand

Sunset at Tubkaek Beach, Krabi


Places to Visit: Oa Nang Beach, Ko Lanta Yai, Railay Beach, Tubkaek Beach

Hotel:  Anyavee Tubkaek  Beach Resort
Hotel's Website:  https://www.anyaveetubkaekbeachresort.com/
About the Hotel:  Set on a beach along the Andaman Sea, this refined resort with Thai architectural details is 13 km from Nosey Parker's Elephant Camp. Featuring colorful artwork and wood furnishings, the polished rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms include sea views, while some offer balconies with direct pool access or private hot tubs. The 1- to 5-bedroom villas have separate living areas, and some have private pools. 
Room Rate: US$120 (Php6K) per room per night for Deluxe Jacuzzi Sea View 
Blog: https://olympusgirlinsg.blogspot.com/2015/09/anyavee-tubkaek-beach-resort-best.html


Anyavee Tubkaek Beach Resort




Deluxe Jacuzzi Sea View



After my 3-week traveling and visiting some of the most amazing luxury hotels and resorts in Southeast Asia, it was indeed an amazing experience! So, SAVE UP and visit some of these amazing destinations (Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Pangkor Laut Island, Bangkok, Hua Hin, Chiangmai and, Krabi) as well as these amazing hotels and resorts!



Hotel Costing 
3 Days 2 Nights Stay
US$6,700.00 
(Not Including Airfare, Transportation, and Dining  Experiences)

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur - US$700.00 

Pangkor Island Malaysia
Pangkor Laut Resort - US$900.00 

iPoh Malaysia
The Haven Resort Hotel iPoh - US$380.00 

Bangkok Thailand
Hotel Muse Bangkok - US$600.00 
Anantara Siam Bangkok - US$900.00 

Hua Hin Thailand
Anantara Hua Hin Resort - US$900.00 
Evason Hua Hin -US$500.00 

Chiang Mai Thailand
The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai - US$700.00 
Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort - US$700.00

Krabi
Anyavee Tubkaek Beach Resort - US$240.00 

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Never knew these places until I read your blog. Great photos. Would love to visit one of these resorts.

Safe Travels
Lisa

Anonymous said...

Awesome itinerary! Pangkor Laut Resort is so inviting. Have to make a visit. Great photos as well!

Unknown said...

Such a nice blog. If you are planning to visit Shimla and trying to find the best hotel in Shimla then visit hotel ck international. it is the best hotel in Shimla which provides great quality foods and services.