Traveling in Thailand

Political instability and a global recession are bad news for the tourism industry here, but for those visiting Thailand it means great travel deals (there has to be some good news, right?).

I was just fact-checking some information for the new Moon Bangkok and came across this deal at one of my favorite funky hotels, Reflections Bangkok — 1,500B per night for any room. Reflections is a really special property, as each guest room has been designed and decorated by a different local artist. Obviously, not the right choice for someone who wants to come back from a day of sightseeing to straightforward, neutral surroundings, but those of you looking for a quirky, arty place to hang out or otherwise interested in the modern art scene here should check it out.

Reflections Room 408, how cool is that?

There are plenty of other great deals around. As I come across noteworthy ones, I’ll be sure to post them but if you’re planning a trip now make sure to have a look at hotel websites of properties you’re interested in.

The first post in an occasional series on how hotel websites can give you an impression that doesn’t quite match up with reality.

Since this is my first post on the topic, I’ll spend a little time explaining what I’m doing here. Savvy travelers spend lots of time on the internet researching destinations, accommodations, food and activities and we often trust whatever we read as truth. We look at the pictures on hotel websites and think – This must be accurate, it’s a picture afterall. But the real truth is that a lot of stuff on the internet, especially when it comes to hotel websites, is meant to be persuasive, to get you to book. It’s more like the advertising pages in a newspaper than the news itself, though it’s never marked “advertorial.” read more »