Typically, I try to do 2 one-week holidays per year. Space'em out to recharge and relax. But last year, managed only one in Oct and stayed home for Christmas. Much needed, way overdue and long anticipated. Yes, I've booked my holiday for end of the month.
woo!
I'm going back to Koh Samui, Thailand. This'll be my 4th trip, but I never get tired of Samui.
*small sigh*
There's something - to me - that's utterly captivating about it's calm seas, wonderful beaches, and gorgeous food.
This time around, I'll be at Bangmakham Beach, and I'll be staying at The Passage, Samui. Ohmigawd... can't wait. 6 nights, all by myself, on a quiet beach place with no loud centres around me. ALL I am going to do is eat, sleep and spa. I don't intend to step out of the resort at all, except perhaps to do a tour of Ang Thong National Marine Park (which to my chagrin I have not yet visited. Something *always* came up when I was there. Strange, no?)
Oh, and the hotel is wired up, so free wi-fi all over. If the connection is good, I'll be able to do my own thing. Especially finish editing Bernadette's book. (sorry babes!)
Man, I'm gone from 28 June through 4 July..... and.... ARGH! I WANT TO GO NOW!
Unlike last year, I didn't book a B&B with character. It was fun to be in the centre of things but a tad noisy. This time around I booked a straight-through resort in a very secluded location. I want my space, I want my room service, I want my massages in a private spa room. I want to walk out to the beach in seconds and not jostle with any moron for a beach chair. I am also paying the premium to have my *own* poolside sunchairs. So. This time around, it's going to be all about me. Oh, and they're on the North/West most extreme tip of the island... so sunsets are going to be glorious!
Check the room out :
Pictures are from the hotel website, so of course it looks good. But the reviews have been consistently positive. And it's not 5 stars, no. But it's bloody good value at the price I'm paying, which is about SGD $1050. For 6 nights. Not bad at all, I say!
Heh, who wants to go now? :D
PS - Just realised my last holiday out of country was May 2009. Too bloody long. No wonder I'm craving my sun, sea and sand so much!
5 comments:
OOOH! Me! Me! I want to go! OOOH!
lol
John, if you and your lovely wife join me, will Maddie be mad at you for leaving her behind? ;)
Hi Fiona. How's life treating you these days? Sounds like you're going to have yourself a magical few days in Samui. Have fun.
Oh my, mom has this "I DESPERATELY WANT THAT TOO" look on her face. No chance though. She'll stare at your photos instead...
Hey Mark,
Life is ok... mustn't grumble and all that :) But I'm really really REALLY looking forward to my break!!
Siena sweetheart,
You tell your Mom Thailand has tons of German visitors :) And the currency is definitely in her favour. So she should *go*! lol.
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