Posts Tagged ‘Orient Express’

Orient Express to create Koh Samui nature reserve

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

The Thai beach resort of Napasai on Koh Samui is set to be revamped in time for the summer, after Orient Express announced plans to create a new underwater nature reserve.

Napasai already boasts the longest private sandy beach on the island, but the new 28,000 square metre lagoon will give UK travellers another reason to bookflights to Thailand.

The one-month conservation project will see the removal of dead coral and underwater rocks to make an ideal habitat for swimmers and wildlife alike.

Environmentalists need not worry, as the living coral reef will not be touched and all the work carried out will be done with the aim of encouraging new marine life.

Those inspired by the inviting lagoon waters can take a PADI-accredited diving course during their stay at the Orient Express resort.

Travellers arriving on flights to Bangkok can reach Napasai in less than two hours, while the accommodation on offer includes beachfront villas and luxury suites.

 

source – http://www.southalltravel.co.uk

New Thailand rail journeys announced by Orient Express

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Travellers heading to south-east Asia this year will soon be able to take advantage of a number of new routes offered by the Orient Express train line.

Available from November this year, the new three and six-night rail trips will offer visitors the chance to get a unique view of areas of Thailand, Malaysia and other nations in this part of the world. Each trip will only be made available to a maximum of 60 guests, compared to the train’s normal capacity of 132, giving holidaymakers a great level of privacy and personal service while aboard.

The Orient Express is well known for its luxury and the price of the excursions includes meals and wine while aboard. Train travellers will also be able to head off on trips along the journey as well as “overnight off-train experiences”. Lectures by guests will also be offered to holidaymakers eager to learn about this fascinating part of the world.

As well as its famous trains, Orient Express runs high-end restaurants and hotels around the world.

source – http://www.southalltravel.co.uk/news/Thailand/19873463/New-Thailand-rail-journeys-announced-by-Orient-Express.html