Hospitality

The country is literally peppered with both natural and man-made wonders. Thailand’s culturally rich and colorful past is that of one of the oldest civilizations in the world, it’s temples & palaces are legendary & it’s natural beauty shines through everywhere you go.

In between are Bangkok & the central region which are very much the “Commercial Hub” of the country yet still hugely rich in culture being the powerbase of Thailand for the last 700+ years.

Wat Arun in Bangkok – or the “Temple of the Dawn” is one of the most famous landmarks in Bangkok sitting proudly on the banks of the Chao Phraya. This stunning temple is best viewed as the sun rises as it strikes the temple it gives off an almost iridescent glow due to the millions of pieces of colored glass, ceramic & mosaic glass that adorn the total exterior of the temple.

Home to eight million people, Bangkok (or ‘City of Angels’ in Thai), is a chaotic blend of cultural and historic sights, humble shop houses, sophisticated shopping malls, terrible traffic jams and quiet backwater canals. As a tourist you’ll certainly need a guide. It’s noted for its naughty nightlife but is equally cultured and refined, boasting some top-notch restaurants and Bangkok City Hotels that are affordable to all visitors.

Almost all visitors to Thailand invariably pass through Bangkok and many wish they had budgeted more time to really see the city properly. Recent improvements in mass transport systems have made the city much more bearable to get around, and almost all services are surprisingly cheap. It also boasts a thorough network of trains, plains and buses to the many far flung provinces of Thailand.

Traveling to Africa is generally a pricey affair. Travel Agents usually organize individual tours or group tours to Africa, which span from 7 – 14 days. All tours are inclusive of visa, lodging, meals, airport transfer, entrance fees to parks and places of historical interest. Some travel agents will not include the price of entrance fees to parks.

Since there are several logistics that need to be taken care of such as visa, tickets, transport, vaccinations and special situation such as traveling with a toddler or a handicapped before you travel, it is best to find a reputable travel agent who is flexible, helpful, obliging and patient to plan your holiday or tour.

Tips for choosing a good travel agent

You should evaluate a few travel agents before settling for one travel agent.

Choose a travel agent who will answer all your queries and concerns.

Choose a travel agent who has good reputation. Check the internet and blog pages for good feedback.

Choose a good tour operator to handle your safaris and excursions. In certain instances the travel agent does not function as tour operator.

Check the payment policies and the policy for cancellations.

Check the travel agents service levels, if you run into problems you should be able to contact your travel agent easily.

Choose a travel agent that gives you a complete travel solution, visa, boarding passes and tours.

Check if the travel agent is helpful and offer practical travel solutions.

Check with the travel agent about the reputation of the tour operators. Such as if they have a license to function as a tour operator in Africa, if their safari vehicles are safe and the accommodation that is offered are comfortable. Also check if the tour operator will provide a tour guide with a thorough knowledge of the locations that will be visited. Read more…