Sandat Glamping Tents: "Luxury camping"

Review by: balitravel_11 | Source: Trip Advisor
Only stayed here one night but was a lovely way to camp .very cute tents with a private plunge pool .very private and peaceful located in the middle of rice paddies .resturant served excellent food .very clean ...only thing I could fault were the beds mattresses were a little to hard to sleep on but if only doing a night you can survive it .... Loved how each tent had a musical instrument which you had to play to get room service so much fun .....staff very nice ....all round a nice place to have some quite time ....

The Hue House: "Ich liebe es"

Review by: Louis N | Source: Trip Advisor
"Ich liebe das Gericht hier so sehr!!! Alles sehr Kultur und Gaumen:)! Gegrillte rinderhüftsteak mit Huesate ist sehr begeistert mich!(Salat,sauer Karotten,Stern früit,gemischt Gemüse und Reife Bananen in Reis Papier rollen).So amazing! Außerdem das view ist voll natürlich,man kann vier Seiten von Saigon umschauen und Sonnen genießen. Werde mich nochmal kommen,ich bin der Koch auch. Vertrauen mir und versuchen sie mal wenn sie Urlaub machen!Bitte vorbei kommen!"

Sea Dance Resort: "FLAWLESS — one of the biggest highlights of our Thailand trip"

Review by: Nicole R | Source: Trip Advisor
We visited Koh Samui at the very end of our 2-week Thailand trip &, specifically, Sea Dance Resort. Our stay was, honestly, flawless. It started with a very quaint, beautiful, well-cared for resort where we were warmly greeted upon arrival & given some nice juice drinks as a welcome. Then, we went to our bungalow/room which was so stinkin' cool! It's this round, stand-alone building with a king bed in the center, little desk & day bed along the wall (which our 8 year-old son slept in comfortably). Even better, the shower, toilet & vanity were connected & outdoors. It was really special & well-done. We happened to arrive on a Wednesday evening & every week they do a complimentary happy hour from 6-7 by the water & you have a terrific cocktail or glass or wine by the sea & a band plays. You socialize with the staff & we particularly enjoyed talking to Rory, who we soon learned owns the resort. He is SO kind & personable & caring about his guests, as is the entire staff (Faith, Helen, John, etc.), I was impressed that they learned/knew my & my families names immediately & there IS a casualness to everyone yet their service is spot-on. Little examples-- we were goofing around in the pool & when we came out fresh towels & glasses of water were on our chairs. On one hot day they brought around gin & tonic popsicles for the adults, juice popsicles for the kids. The breakfasts are excellent with an egg station, tons of fresh fruits & pastries, Asian foods, cereal, juices, espresso drinks & so on. There are kayaks & SUPs you can borrow & lots of beautiful places throughout the resort where you can sit on a bench & relax. The staff took a particular liking to my son & went above & beyond by allowing him to feed their koi fish, giving him little treats, etc. We encountered a couple from S Africa who said they could "travel anywhere" but they choose to come back to Koh Samui & more specifically Sea Dance again & again because of the staff & resort; that spoke volumes. I have traveled a lot & Sea Dance is in my Top 3, best hotel experiences, ever. Partly because of the wonderful resort, even moreso because of the people.

Maison Polanka: "Holiday in Cambodia"

Review by: JDH67 | Source: Trip Advisor
"I have wanted to visit Cambodia for years, and finally made the jump over during a business trip to Singapore. I had about 72 in Siem Reap, and it was an unforgettable, fantastic trip and much of that was due to the help from the wonderful people at Maison Polanka. My 72 hours were well spent and organized to see Angkor Wat and the surrounding area, as well as relax in the beautiful garden and pool at Maison. In short, consider Maison Polanka and stay here if you can, it was wonderful and I am so glad I chose Maison. I would be very glad to return. Stayed January 2017, traveled solo"

Reverie Siam: "Stunning resort and great value"

Review by: Claire D | Source: tripadvisor.com
"My friend and I traveled in Thailand for two weeks and this was by far our favorite resort.  The staff is warm and helpful. The grounds are beautiful and allow you to appreciate Pai's beauty. Rooms are big and decorated perfectly. This is however not a traditional Thai resort. The decor and food is western, but don't let that deter you from going because the experience, food, and views are worth it. "

Cabochon Hotel & Residence: "Excellent Boutique Hotel"

Review by: TeacherCandi | Source: tripadvisor.com
Our family really enjoyed our stay at the Cabochon Hotel during our recent trip to Bangkok. Everything from the unique and interesting design, the amazing gin and tonic bar, the rooftop pool with great views of the city, the quiet location, the excellent restaurant and the extremely helpful and friendly staff made our visit very enjoyable. I would highly recommend this hotel. Also try the French toast for breakfast. It was delicious.

Cabochon Hotel & Residence: "Charming Boutique Hotel"

Review by: ShanghaiJo | Source: tripadvisor.com
Stayed a couple of nights at Cabochon and envoyer our stay there. The hotel is very well designed in a colonial style and they have put every efforts to go into details. The breakfast was very nice, the top roof pool excellent and the staff awesome! I would have just not put so many stuffed animals (was very disappointed to see sea turtles for instance).

SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge: "Gastonomic Ecstasy!"

Review by: NJH67 | Source: Trip Advisor
"For the finest of dining experiences in Yangon, Myanmar swing by SEEDS and meet welcoming hosts Lucia and Felix. A perfect lakeside setting with a beautiful garden and hidden table spots giving a wonderfully unique culinary experience. We started with beautifully presented canapés on a marble platter followed by freshly home marinated Norwegian salmon on a celery salad with orange and sour cream. Next up was homemade truffle ravioli on leek with a truffle foam which was simply mouthwatering. The main event was a succulent lamb rack wrapped in Serrano ham and homemade mustard chutney. It was complimented with a green pea mash and lightly topped with a ginger and mint salad. On the side Shan State baby new potatoes tossed with onion and young vegetables to share. I’m not a dessert guy but the handcrafted pieces of art that arrived in front of us didn’t last long! Finally, shoring up the show was a superbly balanced Chapoutier Marius Grenache Shiraz supplied by The Warehouse. The combination of a carefully thought out menu based on the elements of life (water, fire, air and earth), interesting and artistic presentation, the highest quality ingredients ingeniously combined to tantalise the palate in such a beautifully landscaped location would impress even the most demanding of diners. A 'must visit' during a trip to Yangon!"

Cuca: "Truly fantastic food"

Review by: dereksimpson126 | Source: Trip Advisor
Wonderful food in a fantastic restaurant. Great care has been taken to create a dish which produced the most amazing combination of flavours and textures. It is unusual to find a restaurant that produces a range of tapas that each dish tastes incredible Derek Simpson Scotland

The Cabochon Hotel and Residence: "Indochine Cool"

Review by: vastjourney | Source: Trip Advisor
Reminiscent of French colonial style, this hip little hotel delivers big time. Rooms are airy, beautiful and well appointed. The roof-top pool, long enough for laps, affords spectacular vistas of this booming city. Most of Bangkok's happening restaurants are nearby. (We tried Paste, Bo Lan, and Gaggan--all of them sensational). Rates include a delicious breakfast. The nearby skytrain eases travel around the city. Take a business card from the hotel desk just in case you need to take a cab back. The Cabochon is tiny and not necessarily well known.
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