Thailand Experience

In Thailand the warmth of the climate is only exceeded by the warmth of its welcome.

Thailand is an enchanting country with a rich cultural tradition where the people are gentle and hospitable, the scenery is often breathtaking and the beaches are among the best in the world. What's more, if you are looking for any combination of absorbing cultural experiences and idyllic beach resorts, you need look no further. Thailand boasts a spectacular array of glittering temples and huge Buddhist statues, robed monks and fascinating hill tribes. There are also great opportunities to indulge yourself, bargain hunting for clothes and local handicrafts, as well as sampling the exotic tastes of Thai cuisine. For those seeking pure relaxation, Thailand's coastline and islands are heavenly, with glorious sun-soaked white sandy beaches lapped by crystal clear warm waters. The beaches are ideal for swimming and snorkelling and many of the hotels offer a good selection of water sports.

We have many holidays to offer in Thailand and this is just one example where you can combine the hustle and bustle of Bangkok with the peace and tranquility of the beach life. First you have three nights staying at the Royal President, which provides a perfect blend of contemporary living and old-world charm. The warmth and ambience of these executive apartments provides a haven of tranquility that belies its location, at the heart of Bangkok's bustling city streets. There are 186 spacious studios, suites and rooftop penthouses that combine the comforts of home with the facilities and service of a deluxe hotel. The hotel is located within easy access to shopping, entertainment venues, market streets, temples and all the famous sights and sounds to be seen and experienced in one of Asia's most vibrant cities.

Then, in contrast, you will transfer down to the Royal Cliff Beach Resort in Pattaya. Here in a 64- acre lush tropical private estate overlooking the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Siam, is a beautiful award-winning resort that offers a choice of three 5-Star hotels, each with its own distinct style and ambience: from cheerful and vibrant to secluded and tranquil, from refined and elegant to exclusive and luxurious. With ten of Pattaya's best restaurants, dining at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort is like embarking on a tour of the world's finest cuisines, including Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Italian and European dishes. This resort, which offers a myriad of leisure facilities, with its 5 swimming pools, exclusive beach, 7 floodlit tennis courts, 2 squash courts, 2 spas, jogging trail, fitness centre with sauna and steam room facilities, games room with children's playground, private catamaran and 4-hole putting green, is the best family hotel in Pattaya.

What our customers have to say: "We always had fancied Thailand but wanted a holiday for us all. I can not thank you enough for introducing us to such a wonderful time, both me and my family had a great time." Mrs Walters "A great mixture of fishing and then relaxation by the sea, just perfect, thank you. " Julie Stows "Everything just as you said, I can not thank you enough for the family enjoyed it from start to finish." Victor Canterbury

Citichic Hotel Bangkok

B/B

The creativity, sensitivity  and  charm  of the Thai way  of life  skillfully  presented  in a  bright  colourful  Twenty- First century  idiom with a service  and distinctly personalized  touch to match.

Situated  in the very heart  of  Bangkok’s most  popular  and  vibrant  downtown  area,  Citichic is in a forward-looking genre  of its  own. Guests  enjoy a unique sense  of inner-city  seclusion, ultra swish surroundings  and a level  of  care  and  attention to the physical  and ethereal  elements  that can only be  found  in a small   boutique  of  this  distinction.

Intelligent  styling  to  the  living  space  creates  an ease of practical  functionality  that  is masterfully disguised  by the  luxuriously  contemporary  appointments.  The  interior design of citichic is  best  described  as  a blend  of  cutting   edge technologies, artistic touches   and  a  creative  blend  of  textures complimented  by  light  and  shadow  to  complete  an  ambience  of  fashionable  sumptuousness. A  large  LCD TV  provides  a  futuristic  window  to  entertainment and  information   whilst  Wi-Fi ensures you stay in touch with the outside world.

Live  the  life  most  can  only  dream   of!  The  coolest  and  calmest  of  surroundings, Yet in the very  centre  of  the action.  Take  in  the  impressive Bangkok skyline  whilst you enjoy  en  early  morning  dip  in  our  rooftop  swimming  pool, or  savour one of  our  chef’s  delectable  specialties  of the  house  or  tasty  treats  after a relaxed  evening beverage  in  the  smart  contemporary  ambiance  of  our  stylish  coffee  shop.

Royal President (Optional Upgrade of hotel in Bangkok)

B/B

A perfect blend of contemporary living and old-world charm greets every guest at the Royal President, where the warm ambience of our executive apartments provides a haven of tranquility that belies our location at the heart of Bangkok's bustling city streets. There are 186 spacious studios, suites and rooftop penthouses that combine the comforts of home with the facilities and service of a deluxe hotel. Located within easy access to business districts, shopping and entertainment venues, convention and exhibition centers, as well as adjacent to Bangkok's clean, safe, and swift SkyTrain and subway public transport network, Royal President is unrivaled when it comes to making your stay in Bangkok both memorable and stress-free. Experience the ultimate in lifestyle and convenience during you trip to one of Asia’s most vibrant cities with a stay at Royal President

Sanctuary in a Private Oasis
Whether in the Park Wing, Court Wing, or Garden Wing with a choice of studio, one or two-bedroom suites and roof-top penthouses, your stay as our guest at Royal President promises to be a rewarding and satisfactory experience. Each room is carefully and thoughtfully designed to provide a dining area, sitting room and study desk.

Combining both comfort and utility, all suites are fitted with stylish and warm parquet flooring and carpets, and offer a large kitchen layout with refrigerator, microwave oven, hot plates, hot water boiler, and for your added convenience some suites provide a washer/dryer which is a particular favourite of longer-term residents.

Bathrooms feature modern, specially designed lighting and are equipped with shaving mirrors, hairdryers, and clothes lines for drying your more delicate items. As part of Royal President's commitment to the environment, each room is fitted with energy-saving devices to lessen the impact of modern living on our vital natural resources.

For a more leisurely evening in your room, relax and unwind with your in-room home theater and music system, bringing you television, movie, and news channels from around the world, as well as DVD players for the latest Hollywood releases.

Wireless internet access is now de-rigueur within the business world, and at Royal President we are pleased to offer 24-hour internet access for your comfort and convenience. Communicating with your friends, family or business associates are now easier with internet access from the privacy of your own room

In-room Features and Services

• 184 studios and suites (one and two bedrooms)
• Two two-bedroom rooftop Penthouse Suites
• Daily maid service
• Fresh linen service on alternate days
• Electronic door locks and personal electronic safe
• Refrigerator, microwave oven, electric hot plates, and hot water boiler
• Dining and kitchenware with cutlery and glassware
• Cooking utensils (available on request)
• Same-day laundry and dry-cleaning service
• Direct telephone line with bathroom extension
• High-speed Internet access
• Home theater and DVD players, more than 30 satellite television channels from around the world, including CNN, BBC World, ESPN, and NHK-Japan, and in-house movie channels

The second part of your stay is in Pattaya

Welcome to the Royal Cliff Beach Resort

B/B

Situated between Jomtien and Pattaya (Thailand) in a 64-acre lush tropical private estate overlooking the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Siam, is a beautiful award-winning resort that offers a choice of three 5-Star hotels each with its own distinct style and ambience: from cheerful and vibrant to secluded and tranquil, from refined and elegant to exclusive and luxurious.

Step into the Royal Cliff Beach Resort and enter a haven of elegant calm, far away from the rigors of the everyday world. With ten of Pattaya’s best restaurants, dining at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort is like embarking on a tour of the world’s finest cuisines, including Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Italian and European dishes. The Resort also has five lively bars offering sizzling entertainment. Guests can even try their own hand at preparing fabulous dishes at the School of Thai Culinary Arts.

Enjoy the finest massages, facial treatments, body wraps and scrubs or individual spa packages at the best spa in Pattaya – the Cliff Spa, situated in both the Royal Cliff Grand & Spa and the Royal Wing & Spa – and emerge radiant, refreshed, and rejuvenated.

The Royal Cliff Beach Resort, which offers a myriad of leisure facilities with its 5 swimming pools, exclusive beach, 7 floodlit tennis courts, 2 squash courts, 2 spas, jogging trail, fitness centre with sauna and steam room facilities, games room with children’s playground, private catamaran and 4-hole putting green, is the best resort hotel in Pattaya for families, individuals or groups. Stay with us to make your vacation in the Land of Smiles a pleasant and memorable one!

Detailed below are the three hotels you can choose from all located in this stunning 64 acre resort.

Royal Cliff Beach Hotel

The Royal Cliff Beach Hotel offers a wide range of rooms and suites to fit most budgets with access to all the benefits and facilities of a luxurious resort. For dining and entertainment, the Panorama Restaurant serves an assortment of international cuisine around the clock, while the refined and elegant Grill Room & Wine Cellar offers a wealth of fine dining choices. Live music fills the air in both the Lobby Bar and the Piano Bar, ideal places to relax, unwind and enjoy exotic drinks.

Accommodation at this hotel consists of Mini Suites, which are exquisitely decorated with intricate wood acents, the Mini-Suite provides a cosy setting with its raised living area with small sofa, easy chair and coffee table, complemented by a canopied bed. All rooms are either sea or mountain views.

Services and facilities

• Check-in 13:00 hrs.
• Check-out 12:00 hrs.
• 24-hour room service
• 24-hour security Free parking
• Helipads Concierge
• Electricity 220 volts
• Laundry, dry cleaning & pressing service
• Clinic with resident nurse and doctor on call
• Limousine service
• Currency Exchange
• Tour Counter
• Beauty Salon/Barber/Hairdresser Shops
• Florist Counter
• Bakery
• Beach elevator
• Postal service
• Business Centre High Speed Wireless Internet Access in all rooms and public area
• Credit Cards (American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard, Visa)

Families & Children

• Childrens Corner (indoor)
• Childrens pools
• Babysitting arrangement
• Baby cots / Baby high chairs
• Childrens men

Royal Cliff Grand & Spa

An architectural masterpiece constructed in 1992, the Royal Cliff Grand & Spa fulfils every expectation implied by its name. This hotel was constructed to accommodate the needs of the sophisticated traveller. With its sweeping curves of the sea-facing balconies, its own free-form swimming pool, the impressive atrium lobby and its 12 meeting rooms of different sizes, the Royal Cliff Grand & Spa is ready to accommodate any holiday-maker or business group.

This hotel offers two levels of accommodation. First is the Excecutive Rooms, decorated in elegance and modern simplicity, the Executive Room has a spacious marble bathroom with a separate walk-in shower and double washbasins. Its seafacing balcony has 2 sunloungers and a shower.

The second type of accommodation is the 1 bedroom Junior Suite. These elegant one-bedroom suites have a King-size bed and a decadent marble bathroom opening up onto a light and airy lounge/dining area fronted by balconies offering unique views across the resort and the Royal Cliff Bay.

Services and facilities

• Check-in 13:00 hrs.
• Check-out 12:00 hrs.
• 24-hour room service
• 24-hour security Free parking
• Helipads Concierge
• Electricity 220 volts
• Laundry, dry cleaning & pressing service
• Clinic with resident nurse and doctor on call
• Limousine service
• Currency Exchange
• Tour Counter
• Beauty Salon/Barber/Hairdresser Shops
• Florist Counter
• Bakery
• Beach elevator
• Postal service
• Business Centre
• High Speed Internet Access (in-room)
• High Speed Wireless Internet Access in all public areas
• Credit Cards (American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard, Visa)

Families & Children

• Childrens Corner (indoor)
• Childrens pools
• Babysitting arrangement
• Baby cots / Baby high chairs
• Childrens menu

Royal Wing & Spa

The epitome of luxury, the exclusive all-suite Royal Wing & Spa was opened in 1986 and fully-renovated in 2001. Widely acknowledged as one of the world's finest hotels, highly personalised service and attention to detail are trademarks of the hotel. This is a place where the expectations of even the most discerning guests are exceeded. Guests of the Royal Wing & Spa have exclusive use of the Royal Wing pool and gardens and are served by the famous Royal Wing Pool Butlers who ensure a relaxing stay.

This hotel offer two levels of accommodation. The first is the 1 bedroom Royal Wing Suite. This suite offers spacious accommodation with a classical Thai decor that extends from the lounge through to the bedroom. The bathroom features a circular jacuzzi bath along with a separate walk-in shower. This suite also comes with two balconies, one has a pair of sunloungers and the other with a table and two chairs. The suite also has a full digital entertainment system complete with television, video,CD player, Hi-Fi available both in the bedroom and lounge.

The second type of accommodation is for complete luxury. The Presidential Suite, which is extremely spacious and decorated with a blend of modern and classical Thai styles. Each of the three bedrooms has its own private living area, bathroom, flower filled balconies with both sunloungers as well as table and chairs. The lounge and dining area are fronted with large windows offering panoramic views across the bay. There is also a bar / kitchenette adjacent to the dining area. The Presidential suite has its own private butler and beach area where guests can relax or entertain.

Services and facilities

• Check-in 13:00 hrs.
• Check-out 12:00 hrs.
• 24-hour room service
• 24-hour security Free parking
• Helipads Concierge
• Electricity 220 volts
• Laundry, dry cleaning & pressing service
• Clinic with resident nurse and doctor on call
• Limousine service
• Currency Exchange
• Tour Counter
• Beauty Salon/Barber/Hairdresser Shops
• Florist Counter
• Bakery
• Beach elevator
• Postal service
• Business Centre
• High Speed Internet Access (in-room)
• High Speed Wireless Internet Access in all public areas
• Credit Cards (American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard, Visa)

Families & Children

• Childrens Corner (indoor)
• Childrens pools
• Babysitting arrangement
• Baby cots / Baby high chairs
• Childrens menu

Suggested Itinerary

This is a suggest itinerary which can be changed if you so wished to suit your requirements personally

14 - Days

Day	Activity
1	Depart LHR with British Airways PM
2	Arrive BANGKOK (BKK) PM On arrival you will be met by our Angling Direct Holiday's representative, who will then transfer you to the hotel accommodation of your choice. Overnight accommodation: hotel of your choice, Bangkok B/B
3 to 4	Free day to relax or explore, alternatively take an option of an additional days fishing. Overnight accommodation: hotel of your choice, Bangkok B/B
5	After breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel for a private transfer to Pattaya (Approx 2.5hr travel time) Check in to hotel of your choice at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort. Rest of the day free to relax or explore many of the resorts facilities or excursions. Overnight accommodation: Royal Cliff Beach Resort (hotel of your choice) B/B
6 to 10	Free day to relax or explore many of the resorts facilities or excursions. Overnight accommodation: Royal Cliff Beach Resort (hotel of your choice) B/B
11	After breakfast you will be picked up for your private transfer back to the Royal President hotel in Bangkok. (Approx 2.5hr travel time) Rest of the day free to explore the wonderful sights, scenes and tastes of Bangkok. Overnight accommodation: hotel of your choice, Bangkok B/B
12	Free day to relax or explore, alternatively take an option of an additional days fishing. Overnight accommodation: hotel of your choice, Bangkok B/B
13	Free day to relax and explore. At around 8 PM you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred back to BKK international airport. Note: You have your room until it is time to depart.
14	Depart BANGKOK (BKK) with British Airways AM Arrive LHR AM

Departure Dates & Prices

14 - Days

Dates	Prices
All Year	From £1,699

Note: The above prices are per person and have been based on a minimum of two people sharing accommodation, transfers, and fishing. These prices are for guide purposes only.

What's Included & Excluded

Options World Traveller Plus Flight Upgrades Business Class Flight Upgrades Catfish Fishing Days (For more info see Giant Catfish Fishing) Snakehead Fishing Excursions (for more info see Snakehead Aggression)

What's Included International return flights Airport transfers Return transfers between Bangkok and Pattaya 5 nights accommodation at Royal Cliff Hotels Bangkok B/B 6 nights accommodation in Bangkok B/B

What's Excluded Food and drinks while at Lakes or hotel. (Food and drinks are available at the lakes at inexpensive prices) Holiday insurance Personal items Local Tips (Non Compulsory)

Enquiries & Bookings

Once you have an idea of what destinations and duration of the holiday you would like, contact one of our consultants on 01603 407596 who will be pleased to assist you with any questions and additional literature you may require to help you finalise your holidays itinerary, availability and prices.

When you are ready to book your holiday, our consultants will take down all particulars and take a deposit payment, please make sure that before making any booking that you have read our terms and conditions. At the time of the booking we will ask you to correctly spell the first and last name of each traveling member, as some flights will need to be ticketed at the time of booking and due to airline regulations no name changes can be made, once a ticket has been issued. On receipt of the deposit we will send the lead booker a “Booking Form” and a deposit receipt invoice which becomes the legal contract between Angling Direct Holidays and your party.

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If you decide to try some fishing.

The technique for Snakeheads & Jungle Perch is casting the lure in zones where you think the fish could be waiting for its prey, like you would spin for pike at home, casting to submerged trees, weed beds, small channels and so on. The snakehead is a fish that loves living on the bottom, but it is attracted by surface vibration and sounds; so every imitation of fish, frog or mouse presented on the surface, is the perfect lure for this preditor fish.

RODS: Bait casting or spinning rods 6'2" - 7' - medium/heavy or heavy action

CASTING REELS: Should possess fast retrieve and have capacity to handle 30/40 lb braided line.

BRAIDED LINE : Big size Giant Snakeheads make light work of monofilament. Braided line is a must. Your braided line should be of 30 to 40 lb strength.

HOOKS & SPLIT RINGS: The strongest stainless treble hooks and split rings are highly required.

TOP WATER LURES : The best top water lures for those preditor species are handmade here in Thailand by local Snakehead specialists. By experience, the T.Surf and the Addy lures are the very best of all. These lures are imitations of frogs, mice and small fish. Snakeheads are attracted by surface vibration and sounds so propellers of various size are added in front of the lure. We have been trying various models of foreign top water lures through the years but they don’t work too well on the Shado. Except for the Luhr-Jensen company “woodchoppers” (medium size model for the Peacock Bass) and poppers (9cm Rapala skitter pop or Yozuri) that can be also very effective.

RAPALAS: Rapala 11 FT MAG (fire tiger) and J 13 FT (fire tiger) are my old time favourite lures but all the models below can be real "killers".

SPOONS: Due to their heavy metal construction, spoons can be cast for long distances. And with a fast retrieve they make Jungle Perch strike more ferocious (silver shiny things are best). Snakeheads eventually go for them too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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