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PHUKET THAILAND<br />
Panjama Leamsuwan<br />
Dir of Sales & Mktg<br />
Thailand, Outrigger<br />
Hotels & Resorts<br />
BEST BREAKFAST: Boonrat<br />
Local Phuket Dim Sum —<br />
one of the oldest genuine breakfast<br />
places in Phuket. It’s open from 6am<br />
to 10am.<br />
GREAT PLACE FOR DINNER:<br />
Kan Eang @ Pier. It offers<br />
succulent southern Thai seafood in<br />
an open-air setting overlooking<br />
Chalong Bay and Koh Lone Island.<br />
BEST PLACE TO PARTY<br />
WITH THE GANG: Catch<br />
Beach Club on Surin beach. If you<br />
want to chill on loungers right on<br />
the sand or enjoy fi ne wine and<br />
tapas on the boardwalk, this is it.<br />
MUST-EATS: Phuket snacks<br />
such as por pia (fresh spring<br />
rolls), a-pong (thin, crispy pancake)<br />
and martaba (pancake stuffed with<br />
chicken or beef curry).<br />
LOCAL DELICACY: Kanom<br />
jeen (rice noodles) is a classic<br />
Phuket and southern Thai breakfast.<br />
There are many kinds of curry served<br />
with kanom jeen — I like it with<br />
vegetables and boiled eggs.<br />
Enjoy paragliding<br />
in Phuket<br />
PHUKET<br />
FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
Patong Beach 32<br />
km from Phuket<br />
International Airport<br />
Travel time Patong<br />
Beach is around 45<br />
mins by car<br />
Taxi Abt THB400<br />
(S$16).<br />
Shuttle bus Every<br />
30 mins at THB52<br />
(S$2) and takes<br />
about an hour<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. Motorbikes A<br />
cheap and convenient<br />
way to explore all the<br />
tiny lanes around the<br />
beach — but drive<br />
with care!<br />
2. Tuk-tuk<br />
Exhilarating but<br />
best used for short<br />
distances only.<br />
Water puppets<br />
HANOI VIETNAM<br />
MUST-BUY GIFT: Head to<br />
Propaganda Art at 110 Hang<br />
Bac Street for posters, purses,<br />
shirts, postcards, coffee table books<br />
and more.<br />
MUST-BUY (MONEY NO<br />
OBJECT!): Shop at Ipa-<br />
Nima for eye-catching ladies’ bags<br />
and accessories.<br />
LOCAL RECREATIONAL<br />
ACTIVITY TO WATCH: Head<br />
to any park at sunrise or in the evening<br />
to watch locals do outdoor activities<br />
like tai chi or hip hop dancing.<br />
BEST IDEA FOR A FAMILY<br />
OUTING: Try your hand at<br />
making and decorating your own<br />
ceramic products at Bat Trang<br />
Ceramic village.<br />
FOR HISTORY: The Vietnam<br />
History Museum for ancient<br />
history and the Revolution Museum to<br />
learn about more recent events.<br />
MOST ROMANTIC SPOT:<br />
Catch a symphony at the<br />
century-old French colonial building,<br />
the Hanoi Opera House.<br />
INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURES<br />
Ye Yint<br />
Operations manager,<br />
The Hanoi Club Hotel &<br />
Lake Palais Residences<br />
HANOI<br />
FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
CBD 45 km from Noi<br />
Bai International<br />
Airport<br />
Travel time About 30<br />
mins by car<br />
Taxi Airport taxi costs<br />
a fi xed VND160,000<br />
(S$9.60) for a sedan<br />
and VND190,000<br />
(S$11.40) for SUV<br />
Airport minibus Oneway<br />
trip to city centre<br />
costs VND32,000<br />
(S$2)<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. Taxi Taxis can be<br />
hailed on the street,<br />
at hotels and at<br />
major attractions. Go<br />
with an accredited<br />
taxi company.<br />
2. Motorbike taxi It’s<br />
the cheapest and<br />
fastest way to get<br />
around the city.<br />
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