Denise Grinyer

Hi Jim

Thank you for organising a fantastic trip to Thailand for me and my husband.  All the arrangements went like clockwork and even the weather was kind to us. Your staff, Aek in Bangkok and Noy in Hua Hin were very good, always ready with a smile, and the two private tour guides you arranged were both excellent.

The hotels you selected for us suited us perfectly.

The Dream Hotel, Bangkok – lovely hotel very conveniently situated in a quite side street but close to the action and transport. Great bed and facilities in the room. (I note on Trip Advisor that a lot of comments say that this hotel is not recommended for older people. I don’t know why. We loved it.)
Yaang Come Village, Chiang Mai – a lovely oasis of tranquillity yet right in the middle of town. Fantastic staff. Highly recommended.
Wora Bura Resort, Hua Hin – lovely elegant resort with lots of character and great facilities. Rather far from town but good hotel shuttle service.

We enjoyed all the golf courses we played, some better than others obviously. We were very fortunate that, with the exception of Palm Hills where we were teamed up with another player, we were able to play in a two-ball so enjoyed fairly quick rounds. This was our order of preference.

Black Mountain Golf Club – by far the best course that we played. Stunning well designed layout in a fantastic setting. Although a very new course it was in great condition.
Chiang Mai Highlands – Excellent course with lots of bunkers and difficult greens
Springfield Village Golf Club – beautiful layout and excellent facilities. Very disinterested caddies rather spoilt the experience.
Royal Chiang Mai – older course in very good condition
Suwan Golf Club – New course in superb conditions. Very fast greens and difficult pin positions
Palm Hills- Fairways rather scrappy with invasive grasses.

If I had one criticism of the itinerary it would be that we left Chiang Mai too late. Our flight only left Chiang Mai at 14.40 with the result that we only arrived at our hotel in Hua Hin after 20.00.

 

All in all a memorable first trip to Thailand. We will certainly have no hesitation in recommending your company.

regards
Denise Grinyer
USA, October