Did you know that the City of Bangkok recently earned the award "Best City in Asia," for the seventh year in a row in the recent Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards? Known to the Thai's as Krung Thep, the City of Angels, Bangkok is one of the most exciting cities in the world (or at least that I have visited). If I'm thinking of having a vacation, I would definitely consider Bangkok, again.
I even planned an entire vacation if I were to actually vacation there. Let's take a look at my "vacation travel plan"!
1) Virtually all the food is good and cheap. But as this is Bangkok, obviously the seafood is great. I love Thai food. Some of the food is not spicy by Thai standards, but sometimes it nearly takes my head off! Well, I didn't try any of the insects though. I heard there is this restaurant called Cabbages and Condoms. Instead of after-dinner mints, diners get condoms! Profits from the restaurant go to the Population and Community Development Association which aims at educating people in the benefits of safe sex and birth control. Former Thai senator Mechai Viravaidya, believes "birth control should be as cheap as vegetables" - hence the restaurant's name! This is a particularly good place to try Thai food if you are not used to spicy food like me or fear the potential health risks that can come with Bangkok street food.
2) Bangkok is a shopping paradise for me, especially Chatuchak Weekend Market. Here I could buy anything and everything I want! This is probably the best place to go for your souvenir shopping. You will be dazzled by a bulk of almost all souvenirs that you can imagine. Almost anything can be bought here and at better prices than elsewhere in Bangkok. It is one of the world's largest weekend markets with more than 5,000 booths selling goods from all over Thailand. I remember I came across something I like, but I didn't buy it immediately. So, it was hardly possible for me to walk back and buy it after observing the whole sections of these markets. Dress comfortable as this excursion can last all day!
3) Thailand has built a reputation as a health destination with some of the best and most luxurious spas in the world. It is also abound with shops for foot massages, full body massages, manicures, pedicures, facials... Oh, I could get my hair washed and blow dried a couple times a week when I was there!
4) Bangkok is famous around the world for its entertainment and nightlife. Up close to those Transvestites (they're beautiful, friendly, and feminine), I felt my expectations are fulfilled and my eyes satisfied. The thing I'm going to elaborate is something called PingPong show at PatPong. Royal City Avenue (or RCA) is home to many high end discos and relaxed pubs, most of which feature live music. The strip of entertainment venues caters to high-end party goers. Hip-hop, house, techno, and live Thai music are the most common sounds emanating from this attraction. Must go!
5) The last time we went there was a few years ago and we stayed at Grand Hyatt Bangkok. But I would choose The Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square (a 4 star hotel) on my next trip.






The hotel has 429 rooms and is renowned as one of Bangkok's premier hotels. Siam Square - the city's most vibrant location, filled with cool nightlife, exciting dining venues, finest shopping, including the ultra modern Siam Paragon just steps away from the hotel! Oh, it is also just footsteps away from the city's central BTS Skytrain Station and within close proximity to the MRT subway. Don't you think this is the perfect destination for my holidays?
By the way, hotel rates in 27 cities across 10 countries in Asia Pacific are being reduced in Accor Hotels City Super Sale! Well, you will be able to take advantage of savings of up to 60% when you book on-line between 23 - 29 June, for stays between July 10 and September 30, 2009. Over 250,000 room nights will be on sale, with rates starting as low as US$25 per night.
Do check it out as this sale is for a limited time only!!!
See, how can I not love Bangkok?!

