Tuesday, November 14, 2006

cheap air ticket

When buying an airline ticket, take this advice "Think in advance". Availability determines the cost of your ticket. Be ready to arrange your travel plans at least 3-4 months in advance. This gives you the advantage of special low fares as well as early bird specials for early shoppers. Be aware of the weekend surcharges and the peak season. Every airline company divides their low, mid-season and peak seasons differently. If your itinerary requires a transfer, a transfer point determines the taxes you pay on your ticket.
Now that we have the shopping tools the question is "Where to shop? ".
Internet is holding the first place in sales of airline tickets. Most of the internet booking engines offer discounted low fares which are sold for the minimum commission. The only problem with a internet booking engine is the disability to put a flight on hold or to waitlist a cheaper class of service. A travel agent on the other hand has right tools to see the flight availability and to waitlist and confirm a cheaper flight depending on a flight status. So call your local travel agent and check what they have to offer and compare it to what you have found on the internet before you buy.
If you prefer an airline company check their low, mid and high seasons. This will give you an idea when to plan your travel. Sign up for web specials so that when any specials are posted on the site you will be advised via e-mail. Also tell your local travel agent your itinerary in advance so that he can contact you when a special fare is available. Also, if you are unsure of your travel plans call your travel agent. He can put your reservation on hold which you can change, rearrange and even cancel with no charges applied.
The low fares you get are usually valid for 90 days. The early specials and other extremely low fares are valid for about 30 days. If your travel exceeds more than 90 days then you do not qualify for the lowest fare even if it is available.
One very important tip to consider is your flexibility. A lowest fare that you want might not be available on the day you wish to travel but if you play around with the departure and arrival dates, you will notice a change in price. That's why in order for a booking engine or an agent to give you a fixed price they require fixed dates of travel.
With all this in mind you are ready to plan your next trip. Remember, at a right place, a right time there is a cheap air ticket waiting for you.

Sunday, September 10, 2006

Best Bangkok Hotels

Conrad Bangkok



Situated on Wireless Road, Conrad Bangkok is within five blocks of two department stores and the World Trade Center and approximately 16 miles from Bangkok International Airport. This location is also half a mile from the US Embassy and one mile from Lumpini National Park.
Hotel amenities include the rooftop jogging track, outdoor pool, two lighted tennis courts, and fitness center and health spa with 12 treatment rooms and a gym with sauna, steam room, and whirlpool spa. Dining options include Cafe Conrad (a la carte and buffet), Drinking Tea, Eating Rice (Japanese specialties), Liu (Chinese cuisine), and 24-hour room service. The hotel also offers concierge assistance, valet parking, a business center, babysitting, a gift shop, a hair salon, laundry facilities, dry cleaning, a game room, and a video library.
All rooms feature high-speed Internet access, work desks, satellite TV, in-room movies, refrigerators, minibars, complimentary bottled water, coffeemakers, multi-line phones, fax machines, voicemail, safes, sofa beds, and glass-walled bathrooms with rain showers, bathrobes, hairdryers, and bathroom telephones.

Amari Airport Hotel


The Amari Airport Hotel is a first-class property located less than a mile from Don Muang International Airport and approximately 16 miles from the center of Bangkok. Local attractions include Future Park Shopping & Entertainment Complex, Bangkok Golf Club, and Pinehurst Golf Course.Hotel amenities include 24-hour business center, Internet access, limousine service, shuttle bus to city center, babysitting, tour assistance, shopping arcade, beauty and hair salon, car rental desk, outdoor pool, fitness room, massage services, and sauna rooms. Onsite drinks and dining are available at Henry J. Bean??s Bar & Grill, Le Bel-Air Restaurant, Mizuho Japanese Restaurant, Zeppelin Restaurant, Kinaree Thai Restaurant, Arriva Caf??, the Cockpit Lounge, Executive Lounge, and the Pool Bar.Guest rooms feature satellite TVs, in-room movies, private bathrooms, in-room safes, mini-bars, hairdryers, and international direct-dial telephones.

Bel Aire Princess Hotel


Bel Aire Princess Hotel is near Siam Square shopping, two miles from the Jim Thompson House, and approximately 15 miles from Bangkok International Airport. The hotel is on a quiet street off the main Sukhumvit Road and within walking distance of the Nana Station (BTS). This location is also two miles from Suanpakkard Palace.
Hotel amenities include the third-floor swimming pool, poolside snacks, fitness center, Liquid Lounge, Indian Delight, Thai Set, and Tiffin (elegant restaurant with Western dishes). The hotel also offers room service, a daily complimentary breakfast, dry cleaning, a business center, and 24-hour front desk service.
All rooms feature high-speed Internet access, writing desks, reading lamps, sofas, flat-screen TVs, and DVD players.

Amari Atrium Hotel




The Amari Atrium Hotel is a first-rate hotel situated less than a mile from the shopping district and approximately 15 miles from Don Muang International Airport. Local attractions include Queen Sirikit Convention Center and Golden Jubilee Hall.Hotel amenities include 24-hour business center, Internet access, shuttle bus, laundry/dry cleaning, medical service, babysitting, concierge, parking, currency exchange, beauty salon, shopping arcade, tour agency, taxi/limousine service, film processing, safe deposit box, health club, sundeck, Jacuzzi, and outdoor pool. Onsite drinks and dining are available at the Cascade Restaurant, Cascade Lobby Bar, Vivaldi Italian Restaurant, and Mingles Pub & Restaurant.Guest rooms feature satellite TVs, in-room movies, private bathrooms, in-room safes, mini-bars, hairdryers, individual climate controls, dataports, bathroom amenities, and international direct-dial telephones.

Amari Watergate Hotel


The Amari Watergate Hotel is a first-rate hotel situated less than a mile from the center of Bangkok and approximately 15 miles from Don Muang International Airport. Local attractions include Central World Plaza, Pratunam Market, Siam Square, and Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.Hotel amenities include 24-hour room service, 24-hour reception, concierge, business center, postal services, currency exchange, laundry/valet services, limousine service, babysitting, shopping arcade, tour assistance, parking, pool, Jacuzzi, sun deck, children??s pool, and the Clark Hatch Fitness Center, which features squash courts, gym, aerobics studio, saunas, steam rooms, and massage rooms. Onsite drinks and dining are available at Heichinrou Chinese Restaurant, Grappino Italian Restaurant, Promenade Restaurant, Henry J. Bean??s American Bar & Grill, Thai on 4 Restaurant, Amari Bakery, Headlines Lobby Bar, and the Pool Bar.Guest rooms feature marble bathrooms with separate shower cubicle, two hand basins and a long bath, hairdryers, in-room safes, mini-bars, satellite TVs, in-room movies, dataports, individual climate controls, and high-speed Internet access.

President Solitaire




President Solitaire is located within walking distance of the thriving Sukhumvit Road and approximately 15 miles from Bangkok International Airport. This location is also three miles from the Grand Palace and Reclining Buddha.
Hotel amenities include the Ananda Spa at President Solitaire (with specialty spa treatments), library, cocktail lounge, dining room, swimming pool, fitness room, and wireless Internet service throughout the hotel. The hotel also offers room service and complimentary shuttle service to Nana BTS Sky Train Station and other key points.
Rooms feature original artworks, high-speed Internet access, 42-inch plasma TVs, DVD players, VCRs, electronic safes, and kitchenettes with dining and cooking utensils, microwave ovens, full-sized refrigerators, two-ring electric stoves, sinks, and storage cabinets. Solitaire and Platinum Suites have a separate living area. Platinum Suites feature marble-lined jacuzzi-fitted bathtubs.

The Peninsula Bangkok


Located on the legendary Chao Phraya river in the Thonburi district of Bangkok, the Peninsula Bangkok's unique W-shape offers wonderful panoramic views from every guest room. The Peninsula Bangkok is near the Sathorn bridge, offering nearby access to river crossing, as well as all of Bangkok?s major tourist attractions and business addresses. The Peninsula Bangkok is located 37 kilometers southwest of Bangkok?s Don Muang International Airport. Facilities include the Peninsula?s own riverboat shuttle service and sky train that bring the hotel close to all major shopping areas and tourist attractions. The hotel offers five restaurants and two bars featuring many different types of local and international cuisine. A fully-equipped business center and 24-hour room service and concierge are also available. Recreation facilities include a fully equipped spa and fitness center, 60-meter, three-tiered outdoor swimming pool and two floodlit tennis courts. Traditional Thai massage is also provided at the fitness center. Golf bookings and transportation can be arranged at Thai Country Club, a well-known golf course in Thailand. The Peninsula Bangkok has received numerous international awards including The World?s Best Hotel, by Travel and Leisure and Best Hotel in Asia by Conde Nast Traveler. All river view guestrooms and suites including 308 spacious guestrooms, 62 one-bedroom suites and 5 theme suites are equipped with a private fax machine, dataport, complimentary network and wireless high-speed Internet service, dataports, bedside control panel, 110v/220v dual-voltage, safe, CD player, IDD telephone, voice mail, luxurious marble bathroom with two vanity units, hands-free telephones and built-in TV over the bathtub.

Shangri-La Hotel



On the banks of the historic Chao Phraya River, Shangri-La Bangkok is located approximately 30 minutes from Bangkok International Airport and adjacent to a Skytrain station. It's also two miles from Chinatown and Patpong Night Market, three miles from Siam Square, and four miles from the Grand Palace.
Hotel amenities include two swimming pools, two squash courts, a sauna, steambath, Jacuzzis, a full health club, a tennis court, massage treatments, and a beauty salon. On-site dining is available at NEXT2 Cafe & Terrace, Salathip (Thai with river views), Shang Palace (Chinese), Angelini (Italian), Edogin (Japanese), Riverside Lounge, pool bars (Krungthep Wing and Shangri-La Wing), lobby lounge, and Horizon Cruise II (an international buffet on the river). The hotel also offers room service (24 hours), airport transfers, valet laundry service, babysitting, complimentary shoe shine, a drugstore, a florist, photo processing, and a shopping arcade.
All rooms have river views, Broadband Internet access, dataports, voicemail, satellite/cable TV, in-house movie channels, international direct-dial telephones, electronic safes, minibars, coffee/tea facilities, and executive writing desks.

Rembrandt Hotel



Rembrandt Hotel is located an hour's drive from Bangkok International Airport, off Sukhumvit Road, and within easy reach of the main commercial, financial, and entertainment areas.
Hotel amenities include an L-shaped pool with patio, poolside bar, gymnasium, The Cafe (24-hour on-site dining), Senor Pico Bar & Restaurant, Rang Mahal Indian Restaurant, Red Pepper (contemporary Thai), Da Vinci (Italian), the lobby bar, and the executive lounge. Room service is available 24 hours. Other services include valet laundry.
All rooms have satellite TV, stocked minibars, dataports, safes, coffee and tea facilities, and marble bathrooms.

Sofitel Silom Bangkok


Sofitel Silom Bangkok is located at 188 Silom Road Suriyawongse, 17 miles from Bangkok Airport. Local attractions include Abdulrahim Building, Empire Tower, Impact Exhibition and Convention center, Jewelry Trade Center, and Sathorn City Tower.
Hotel features include conference rooms, meeting rooms, dataports, bars and restaurants, pools, saunas, beauty shops, fitness centers, babysitting services, currency exchange services, interpretation services, and parking.All guest rooms have air-conditioning, clock radios, TVs, coffeemakers, hairdryers, and telephones.

Holiday Inn Bangkok


The Holiday Inn Bangkok is situated opposite of the Bangkok World Trade Center, less than a half-mile from downtown Bangkok and 16 miles from Don Muang International Airport. Local attractions include Siam Square Shopping Complex, Erawan Shrine, Grand Palace, China Town, and Suan Lum Night Market.Hotel amenities include tour assistance, babysitting, concierge, laundry/dry cleaning, currency exchange, ice machine, gift shop, newsstand, room service, safe deposit box, shoeshine, business center, fax/photocopying services, and complimentary parking. Onsite drinks and dining are available at Charm Thai, Caf?? G, and the Lobby Bar. Guests may also enjoy the outdoor pool, sauna, and fitness center.Guest rooms feature bathrobes, CD players, satellite/cable TVs, coffeemakers, DVD players, hairdryers, high-speed Internet access, in-room safes, in-room movies, individual climate controls, irons, ironing boards, mini-bars, telephones, voicemail, and work desks with lamps.

Westin Grande Sukhumvit



The Westin Grande Sukhumvit is located in the heart of Sukhumvit?s business, entertainment, and shopping district, is approximately one mile from the center of Bangkok, and is 16 miles from Bangkok International Airport. Local attractions include the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, located less than one mile from the property, the Erawan Shrine, approximately two miles away, and the Thai National Museum, located three miles from the hotel.
Hotel amenities include a spa, massages, beauty services, jogging trails, express check-in and check-out, shoe shine service, business services, tour services, babysitting services, multilingual staff, secretarial services, wake-up service, live entertainment, aerobic classes, 24-hour room service, laundry services, fitness center, florist, beauty salon, 24-hour security, limited airport transportation, travel services, cellular phone rentals, translation services, medical services, adjacent shops, children?s program, sauna, outdoor pool, and free parking. Dining options include two on-site restaurants serving Japanese and Mediterranean cuisines, and snacks in the piano and karaoke bars.
Guest rooms feature satellite TVs, movies on-demand, work desks, high-speed Internet access (for a fee), telephones, dataports, electronic safes, free newspapers, irons and ironing boards, outlet adaptors, in-room massages, hairdryers, air conditioning, voicemail, alarm clocks, and minibars. Rooms that are accessible to those with disabilities are available.

Eastin Bangkok Hotel


The Eastin Bangkok Hotel is located in the heart of Bangkok?s main commercial and tourist center, and is approximately 16 miles from Bangkok International Airport. Local attractions include downtown Bangkok, approximately one mile from the hotel.
Hotel amenities include 24-hour room service, concierge, currency exchange, swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, safe deposit boxes, laundry services, limousine and tour desk, mail services, parking, 24-hour doctor, babysitting services, airport shuttles, business center, and Thai massages. Dining options include the on-site restaurant and coffee shop serving Thai, Western, and Chinese cuisines, drinks and entertainment in the lobby lounge, and a poolside bar.
Guest rooms feature satellite TVs, hairdryers, air conditioning, minibars, telephones with bathroom extensions, and dual-voltage outlets. Cribs, and irons and ironing boards are available by request.

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