for bangkok honeymooners

Since a lot of friends have asked me for Bangkok hotels, restaurants, shopping guides, and honeymoon destinations, I've decided to post them here.

I think Bangkok, or Thailand for that matter, is a must-see Asian destination -- and not just because I live here. Thailand offers an exotic cultural charm that is unlike the spanish or chinese culture that we have bits and pieces of. The Thais are a unique and preserved bunch altogether since they are virtually untouched by colonization. I could go on and on about how different they are, but that belongs to the other blog.

Aldo and I aren't sure if we're going to have a honeymoon, but if we do and it's in Thailand, I would definitely want to go to 1 of these places:

1. Krabi - Pimalai Resort or Rayavadee Resort
2. Phuket - Banyan Tree Phuket or Evason Phuket
3. Samui - Tonsai Bay

*For more info, check sawadee.com

For those going on a Bangkok honeymoon, here's a random list for you:

Bangkok Honeymoon Must-Sees, Must-Eats, and Must-Experience (In Random Order):

1. Buddhist Temples Tour - Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and the Grand Palace
2. Jim Thompson Museum House for a glimpse of real Thai architecture.
3. Chao Praya River Dinner Cruise
4. Thai Massage - One of the most quiet and most authentic spas I've been to is in Home Spa, Sukhumvit Soi 12. For 250 Baht, you get a one-hour thai massage in a special outdoor hut with a canopy. If you're lucky, you can even hear the pitter-patter of raindrops (when it's raining of course!).
5. Eat, eat, eat - somtum (papaya salad) and grilled pork, pomelo salad, pad thai, tom yam, and pandan chicken. Honeymoon-ish restos are: Jim Thompson Cafe in Sala Daeng Soi 1, Anna's Cafe in Sala Daeng Soi 2 or Nana Station, The Oriental, or Mahanaga in Sukhumvit Soi 39
6. Wine and Dine - For good pizza to go with good wine, there's Limoncello in Sukhumvit Soi 11. For chocolate fondue try Cafe Andaman in Thonglor Soi 5. For seduction by ice cream, there's Iberry, Swensen's, or Haagen Daazs with numerous outlets. For drinks and nice music, try Hazara's or Face Bar in Sukhumvit Soi 26 (I think!).
7. Watch A Movie - Before a movie starts, the King's anthem is playes and everyone must stand up to honor him. If the movie is really worth it, you can try EGV Cinema's special honeymoon chairs or loveseats (forgot what it's called exactly), and watch in a smaller theater while sipping champagne.


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