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Bangkok Shopping Extravaganza

Join our fully Escorted Shopping Tour to Bangkok with author of "Hot Spots to Shop" Wendy Johnson

This is the ideal opportunity to have your Spring Racing Carnival or Melbourne Cup Outfit made whilst you shop and play

 

Friday 26th September 08
Depart Brisbane on Thai International Airways flight TG 992 at 23.59 arrive Bangkok at 0559

Depart Sydney on Thai International Airways flight TG 992 at 21.10 and arrive Bangkok at 0559
Depart Melbourne on Thai International Airways flight TG980 at 23.30 and arrive Bangkok at 0600
 

Saturday 27th September 08 

 Transfer by coach to the Centre Point Lang Suan Apartments
where you will stay for the next 7 nights in a studio apartment. Breakfast included daily.

Time to freshen up before you join Wendy for a ½ day tour to the stylish Almeta Fabric store, this will be followed by Jim Thompson’s factory outlet. If you have energy left for more shopping and time permitting, you can visit the Emporium Shopping Centre on the way back to the apartments.

This evening get to know your fellow travellers and your host Wendy Johnson, plus some amazing Bangkok business men women over cocktails at our Hot Spots to Shop welcome drinks at the wonderful Galerie N Bangkok.
There will also be an opportunity tonight to meet with the tailor to discuss your dressmaking needs.

 

Sunday 28th September 08

Breakfast with Wendy and a chance to ask your shopping questions.
Breakfast over depart by coach to the legendary Chatuchak Weekend markets with over 15,000 stalls there is something for everybody from up and coming Thai homewares designers to art to second hand goods. Return back by sky train with Wendy to your hotel in time for a late lunch. Some shoppers may wish to stay on for extra shopping time and make their
own way back to the accommodation.


Monday 29th September 08

Breakfast with Wendy.   Get to know the Skytrain network and explore the Chit Lom area with Wendy, this area runs from Chit Lom Station on the corner of Lang Suan Road where we will be staying. Wendy will explain the Skyrail system before we move on to explore Gaysorn Plaza, investigate Narai Phand and the underground markets and then accross to Central World which claims to be the largest lifestyle shopping complex in Southeast Asia.
This evening why not meet up with new friends and compare your shopping bargains

 

Tuesday 30th September 08

Breakfast with Wendy

Today we split up into two groups.
Group 1 - Join Wendy on the Sky train to Silom Village this small shopping village with its many delightful shops and restaurants means you can combine shopping with lunch. You are free to explore Silom Road further or return with Wendy to the hotel.

Group 2 - Optional Cooking Class - This morning you will taken by coach to the Blue Elephant Cooking School where you will be discuss with the chef the 4 course meal. You will then be taken by Sky train to the morning market where you will be guided in discovering the usage of Thai fruits, vegetables and spices before returning to the school for your theory and hands on cooking lessons. You can then taste and enjoy your own culinary creation for lunch in the convivial Thai setting the Blue Elephant Restaurant. Coach return to apartments.


The afternoon is free for shopping and exploring.

 

Wednesday 1st October 08

Breakfast with Wendy
Today we do the reverse of yesterday.

The afternoon is free for shopping and exploring.

 

Thursday 2nd October 08

This morning Wendy will go to Pantip Plaza home of electrical goods and DVDs feel free to join or if you prefer arrange your own shopping.


Friday 3rd October 08

Free day for last minute shopping

 
Saturday 4th October 08

Check out of hotel (with your overflowing luggage!!!) and transfer to airport  for your Thai Airways flight departing at 0800am to arrive back into Brisbane at 1045pm

 

Contact Terri Dillon for more details TerriD@PulseTravel.com.au or 07 3004 6666

 

For more information on Wendy, please visit her website www.hotspots2shop.com

 

To download the booking form please click here

 

 

 

Price guide

Ex Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne from $2360* pp twin share

*Conditions apply. Air taxes are additional, from $390 & subject to change. Limited places available for this fun filled tour so book now to avoid disappointment. Departures from other cities available on request. Single supplement available on request.

 

 

 

Tour Includes

  • Return Airfares from Brisbane inlcuding all airport taxes
  • Accommodation with breakfast daily
  • Sightseeing with staioned English speaking guides
  • Entrance Fees and Boat Trip
  • Other Meals as specified
  • Domestic Airfares Hanoi to Danang to Saigon
  • Mineral Water and Cold Towels on the van / bus / coach
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visas
  • Copy of "Hot Spots to Shop"