Holiday Reviews
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Family holiday to Thailand, jungles and islands, independent reviews
 Reviewed 19 Aug 2005 by Bill Neely |  |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The first night in Bangkok! Also the jungle walk, days snorkelling at the beach, some of the kayaking - it was all terrific. We are four- a seven year old, a 16 year old, my wife and me. Trying to find a holiday that suits everyone is always hard - this holiday did that and more!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty. There won't be many posh nights out! If you're going in the rainy season - just remember it may rain all day long, for days! It happened to us!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes - the choice of small, local hotels was great. We ended up in Krabi and I realised that this wasn't the real Thailand... we'd seen that!
4. Any other comments?
I though this operator were superb to deal with. Their local guide Joe Desmoulins could not have been better - and nicer to us and out kids. A gem of a company and a gem of a guide!
| Reviewed 4 Aug 2006 by John Caswell | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The three days trekking in Nan province was certainly the most memorable part of our holiday. Highlights included the market across the street from the hotel selling a wide range of "interesting" live produce, my daughter finding a scorpion in her bed whilst staying in a bamboo hut one night, and the "swimming" trip down the river after our raft decided it wanted to tip over. The degree of difficulty of the walks/activities was pitched at just the right level . We certainly finished up each day tired and a bit footsore - but also with a real sense of achievement.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Firstly - do give this type of holiday a go. I was a bit concerned before travelling that some members of the family might find some of the activities a bit too difficult, or the accommodation a bit too basic. However the company had clearly done a lot of work to make sure that this holiday had just the right mix of activity and excitement in order to make this a family adventure that the whole family could enjoy.
Secondly pack lightly - we all came away with more clothes than we originally brought - having spent most of the holiday wearing clothes that we bought on our first two days in Bangkok.
Thirdly - Buy a spare memory card for your camera at the start of your holiday in Bangkok - and then plan to bore your friends to death with all of your photos when you get home - we did.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes, particulary when we travelled to some of the more off the beaten track places.
4. Any other comments?
Many thanks for the "Responsible Travel" website and service - we have recomended you to many of our friends and I am busy looking through your pages looking for a similar holiday for next year.