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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 June 2016 - 22:39
We stayed at The Chava Resort at Surin Beach in Phuket when our children were 2,4 & 6 and it was perfect. The apartments were lovely and the pool area was fantastic. Some ground floor apartments have their own pools which we didn't choose having young children. There was a great open style restaurant by the pool that you could either eat at tables poolside or they would bring it to your room. You could order from the menu or they would make whatever you wanted. The beach was across the road and through a small park, fine with a buggy. Plenty of restaurants along the beach front. We went in July, I don't remember mosquitos being an issue at all and I was pregnant so not using any deet. There was a car hire place a few doors down and a great bakery in the hotel next door. It was the most relaxed, easy holiday we've done with children and they loved it too. Thanks Daza also had this resort saved on my list. It's good to know that you were satisfied with this resort as a family.
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 04 June 2016 - 16:26
We stayed at The Chava Resort at Surin Beach in Phuket when our children were 2,4 & 6 and it was perfect. The apartments were lovely and the pool area was fantastic. Some ground floor apartments have their own pools which we didn't choose having young children. There was a great open style restaurant by the pool that you could either eat at tables poolside or they would bring it to your room. You could order from the menu or they would make whatever you wanted. The beach was across the road and through a small park, fine with a buggy. Plenty of restaurants along the beach front. We went in July, I don't remember mosquitos being an issue at all and I was pregnant so not using any deet. There was a car hire place a few doors down and a great bakery in the hotel next door. It was the most relaxed, easy holiday we've done with children and they loved it too.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 June 2016 - 12:08
We went to Phuket when Son was 6 months old and it was fabulous. Direct flight on Emirates. We stayed at Anantara Villas which were fantastic. The hotel provided everything we needed for an infant (high chair, cot, bath, products, etc) there was even an Inroom dining menu for infants! Plus each villa has its own pool which was ideal. Highly recommend it. ETA.. To get around we hired a car and driver from the hotel (for the day) this enabled us to ensure or son was always strapped into his car seat but we could leave it in the car (unlike if we'd have used taxis) Hi Coffeemate, We've stayed at the Anantara Riverside and most recently Siam Bangkok so know and like the brand. Thank you for quick response. Were you able to walk around with a buggy and go out for dinner outside of the resort? We really like to do that. You mentioned the Inroom dining menu for infants, can you recall what type of food was on there? Really appreciate your help. I don't want to have to take my blender with me ?
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EW GURU
Latest post on 04 June 2016 - 07:09
We went to Phuket when Son was 6 months old and it was fabulous. Direct flight on Emirates. We stayed at Anantara Villas which were fantastic. The hotel provided everything we needed for an infant (high chair, cot, bath, products, etc) there was even an Inroom dining menu for infants! Plus each villa has its own pool which was ideal. Highly recommend it. ETA.. To get around we hired a car and driver from the hotel (for the day) this enabled us to ensure or son was always strapped into his car seat but we could leave it in the car (unlike if we'd have used taxis)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 03 June 2016 - 20:40
Now that we have an infant daughter our holiday destination has to be given some more considerate thought and planning in advance. We have travelled throughout SE Asia, we love the cuisine, the architecture, beach life and the people and culture. So that's our preference.(we've also travelled throughout Europe, so not an option this year) Some factors that are very important 1) Daughter will be following Baby Led-Weaning. 2) We don't like to do All Inclusive as a rule and like to try different restaurants/markets and where the locals eat to get the full experience. 3)Mosquitos - some of the hotels we've stayed at ambivalent to minimising mosquitos safely. Lights, doors left open when housekeeping servicing room. 4) Safe pedestrianised walking areas for us to use the buggy at nights So we've provisionally looked at Hua Hin and Phuket in Thailand. We've ruled out Vietnam as its too far to travel to the beaches resorts in a car and we don't want to do a connecting flight. Anyone been in the same situation and can advise on resorts/ hotels in either Hua Hin or Phuket that would fit our needs. Thanks A bunch ( not asking for much am I ?)
 
 

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