Just back from having spent a week in Thailand with my dear daughter Hayley. Both of us were in need of some “chill-out” time, and that’s exactly what we did :-)

We met up in Bangkok at one of my long time favourite hotels, the Montien. Comfortable rooms, friendly and efficient staff, beautiful lobby bar with excellent live music, and of course its great  location – right at one end of Patpong road. Had just the next day at leisure in Bangkok and caught the sky train to the Siam Paragon shopping centre. Didi some shopping and enjoyed a movie in the Gold Cinema. Dinner that night at the awesome Patty’s Fiesta Mexican restaurant at the other end of Patpong. Some more shopping and then a quiet cocktail back at the Montien Lobby Bar.

[simage=2696,200,n,left,] Next morning we flew to Phuket, where our driver was waiting to take us to Ao Po pier for the long tail boat transfer to Koh Naka (Naka Island). We spent 4 truly relaxing nights staying at Tenta Nakara on the island. Only the sounds of nature, no pollution or vehicles, no electricity in the rooms, no hot water in the bathrooms! You didn’t need it actually. Didn’t need it though. It was quite warm and there was a hammock on the balcony. I just lay back, relaxed, read “The Girl Who Played With Fire” on my Kindle… and dozed. [simage=2697,200,y,center,] Long walks on the beach, delicious Thai food in the restaurant. Icy cold beers or margaritas in the evening :)

It was just what I needed and I think Hayley loved it too.

After that, we moved back to Phuket itslef and spent a couple of nights at the considerably more luxurious Sawasdee Village Resort at Kata Beach. A beautiful hotel – loved the rooms, the architecture, the pool – everything about it actually.[simage=2702,200,n,right,]

All in all, really enjoyed our short break. Am looking forward to heading back to Thailand in July with all the family.