What used to be a small, sleepy fishing village is now a tourist destination for millions of single men every year. Married men are also welcome but for some reason forget that they have a wife and family back home. Something about the attitude of the Thai women.
With the new International Airport, Suvarnabhumi, [...]
Here is a step-by-step tip sheet on how to get to Pattaya.
1. Save your money all year for your vacation. Not counting airfare, budget for 150 US dollars per day.
2. Apply for and get your passport. Get a visa also if you are staying long term
3. Book your flight and hotel. You can do this online [...]
You actually have a few choices for your ride to Pattaya. You can go the cheap route - take a taxi to the bus station, catch the bus to Pattaya, and then get another taxi to your hotel.
You can share a ride - either with someone you met at an online Pattaya forum or [...]
Once you arrive in Bangkok, you will need to find transportation from Suvarnabhumi, the International Airport, to your hotel. If you have booked transportation ahead of time, your only chore will be finding your driver in the mass of humanity standing outside of the luggage claim area.
If you haven't already booked your ride you [...]
Most visitors to the Costa Blanca region take an Alicante flight into the area. Alicante airport offers many flight options and low cost fares. The accessibility of rail services, buses and care hire companies make travel to this area easy. You have many choices for travelling from the airport to other areas in the region [...]
When selecting a flight, remember that a departure early in the day is less likely to be delayed than a later flight, due to "ripple" effects throughout the day. If you book the last flight of the day, you could get stuck overnight.
If you have a choice between two connections and the fares and service [...]
I have been traveling to Thailand off and on for the past 35 years. I was stationed in Bangkok in the early 70's and I still go on vacation there 2 or 3 times every year. With all of those trips, I knew the Bangkok International Airport like the back of my hand.
In [...]
Report any problems to the airline before leaving the airport; insist on filling out a form. Open your suitcase immediately when you get to where you are staying. Any damage to the contents or any pilferage should be immediately reported to the airline by telephone. Make a note of the date and time of the [...]
Over 40 million Americans have disabilities. The Air Carrier Access Act and the Department of Transportation (DOT) rule that implements it set out procedures designed to ensure that these individuals have the same opportunity as anyone else to enjoy a pleasant flight. Here are some of the major provisions of the rule.
* A person may [...]
Traveling can be a stressful event and airplane travel is tops on the list of the stressors that we experience on what is supposed to be an exciting and fun event. A few simple steps can remove most of the stress of air travel.
Things to do before travel day:
1) Pack your bags. Make sure all your [...]