PS wrote:
> Hi,
>
> My husband and I are going to Thailand/Cambodia/Malaysia/Bali from Dec
> 23 - Jan 14. Below is a breakdown of the trip:
>
> Flight to Bangkok, arrives Dec 23
> Chiang Mai - 4 days
> Siem Reap/Angkor Wat, Cambodia - 2 days
> Phuket - 4 days
> Kuala Lumpur - 2 days
> Bali - 4 days
> Bangkok - 4 days - fly home Jan 14
>
> A few questions:
>
> - Does this itinerary seem reasonable? Are there some places we should
> stay less or stay longer?
Absolutely! Less time in Chiang Mai, more in Siem Reap. Two days
there is just sad. Be sure to see Banteay Seri as well as Angkor Wat
and Angkor Thom.
I would add a day or more on Bali, in preference to Bangkok.
> - What is the best way to get from one city to the other? We were
> thinking of just booking a lot of one way flights on Air Asia. Are
> there any other airline sites that I should check out?
Almost any. Air Asia makes their profits by charging for excess
baggage over, I understand, 15 kilos.
> - I have read many posts that recommend buying flight tickets once we
> reach Bangkok as they may be cheaper than buying from the US. Is this
> true? My only concern is the risk of flights being sold out since we
> are going during peak time.
Sorry, don't know.
> - Are there any websites we can check out for reasonable hotel rates?
> A lot of friends have recommended just going there and booking hotels
> but no one has gone in Dec/Jan. Will we risk not finding a place? How
> much are typical rooms with AC during this time of the year?
Actually, AC is not really necessary except you would like it
everywhere except not needed on Bali except at the beaches.
On Bali, one of my very best friends is a charming and intelligent
friend who is a driver/guide who specializes in tours that meet your
interests and needs (e.g., no shopping stops unless you want to shop).
See www.balifriend.net. More comments about him if you wish.
Larry at Morro Bay, California
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