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In the beginning of January, we reduced the price of the Taste of Thailand tour to $999! Since then, travel editors have be mentioning the amazing deal in their coverage. I just want to say THANK YOU! Check them out below.
Smart Travel Deals: Taste of Thailand 9 Day Tour – from $999 incl. Air
I know I’ve done my job when I hear from customers who want to return for another tour. Or when travelers keep coming back to experience a new exotic destination. These next two testimonials are from opposite sides of the globe. They loved every part of their trip, and I hope they’ll become Friendly Planet Travel frequent flyers.
You know by now how much I love reading these. So don’t hesitate to let me know how your exotic tour went!
This was our second tour with Friendly Planet the first being India 3 years ago. We just got back from China and wanted to tell you how amazing the trip was and what a great time we had. Our guide David was fantastic and all the accomodations were perfect. We are so glad that we went and we will do more tours with Friendly Planet in the future.
-O.R. Nasseri, San Diego, Calif.
I just returned and wanted to let you know that this trip was absolutely wonderful. It was very well put together; had a great itinerary, involved no surprises; and was a great value. The hotels were outstanding and I truly enjoyed the variety of activities expecially in the Amazon Region. Based upon this great experience I will definately consider Friendly Planet again.
-Theodore Lattanzio, New York, N.Y.
I wanted to thank several travel editors for featuring some of our tours in their recent coverage. Thank you!
Los Angeles Times: Tours and cruises in Latin America, Europe and Asia
MSNBC: Argentina, air/8 nights, from $1,659
Frommer’s: Frommer’s 5 Deals: Puerto Vallarta, Morocco, Philly, India, and Texas Hill Country
Chicago Tribune: Borneo to Bangkok: Travel trips, tips & deals
Since we featured the Taste of Thailand tour on the blog last July, it’s become one of our most popular destinations. Many travelers have been enjoying our tour guides showcasing its fascinating culture, exotic beaches, and islands.
Departure dates are filling up quickly, so if you want to experience the bustling capital city of Bangkok, the ancient city of Ayutthaya, and the historic River Kwai this spring — all for an amazingly affordable price, you need to act now!
You can book this tour for $999 by Feb. 10. It includes round-trip airfare from Los Angeles, accommodations at superior first-class hotels, daily breakfast, sightseeing tours, English-speaking tour guides, optional extensions to Angkor Wat in Cambodia and Phuket Island, and more.
As I’ve told you before, Thailand has emerged as one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan destinations in the world. Travelers will explore Bangkok’s waterways on a canal boat ride, enjoy a traditional Thai Set dinner at Supatra River House Restaurant, visit the most visually stunning temples in the world, and so much more.
The nine-day tour will give you a deep appreciation for the old and new that gives the country its remarkable appeal. Read my previous post about the Taste of Thailand tour to get all the details about this magnificent country.
For travelers who want more time in Thailand, check out the Treasures of Thailand tour for 12 days. For more information on either of our Thailand tours, take a look at our Web site.
Peggy Goldman is a specialty tour operator and travel expert, who owns and operates Friendly Planet Travel, a leading full-service company that specializes in tour deals to exotic destinations at affordable rates.
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