FAMILY ADVENTURES IN PHUKET

Day 1 Arrive Bangkok

Arrive at Bangkok airport and transfer by private chauffeur to your hotel in the city. In one of the most exciting, fast-moving cities in Asia, Banyan Tree Bangkok offers a haven with elegant contemporary rooms, a luxurious award-winning spa and fine dining at altitude at Vertigo & Moon Bar.

Overnight: Banyan Tree Bangkok

Day 2 Bangkok

Enjoy the morning with a private guide exploring Thailand's capital. Visit the reclining Buddha and hear the chanting of monks at the temple of Wat Pho. Explore the Grand Palace, one of the city's most impressive sights. The palace dates back some 200 years and comprises over 100 buildings and temples. The afternoons are at leisure to explore at your own pace. During the evening, enjoy some of the region's celebrated gastronomy. If you can tear yourself away from the restaurants at Banyan Tree Bangkok, we recommend the ultra-chic Sirocco, the highest al fresco rooftop restaurant in the world with Bangkok by night as your backdrop. Banyan Tree Bangkok is renowned as offering some of the best gastronomy experiences in the city - including the nouvelle Cantonese restaurant, Bai Yun, Sake and Teppanyaki at Taihei, modern seafood at Pier59, contemporary Thai at Saffron and international cuisine at Romsai.

Overnight: Banyan Tree Bangkok

Day 3 Bangkok

This morning, visit the Kha Market and Amphawa. It is just an hour south of Bangkok to Samut Songkhram province. First we stop at an amazing country market along the railway tracks then we visit Tha Kha, one of the many floating markets in the area. We take a fascinating paddleboat journey through the klongs and stop to enjoy a glass of coconut sugar syrup with a local family.

En-route to our last visit we see a Buddhist temple before arriving at Rama II Park with its Thai style Pavilion Museum. (Tha Kha Market is held every Saturday and Sunday. During the weekdays, the market day is subject to lunar cycle calendar; however visits operates on daily basis). Don't miss an evening dining at the hotel's impressive Vertigo Restaurant followed by drinks under the stars at the Moon Bar.

Overnight: Banyan Tree Bangkok

Day 4 Bangkok - Phuket

Depart this morning for your onward journey to Phuket. Upon arrival, transfer to Angsana Laguna Phuket. Located on the shores of Bang Tao Bayon Phuket Island, Angsana Laguna Phuket is contemporary in style with touches of traditional Thai design, such as the tall elegant roofs and the colourful fabrics of the interior decor.

There is a range of room categories to suit most requirements. For families, we recommend the Laguna Premier Room which sleeps two adults and two children aged under 8 years in a large open plan room with king bed and sofa beds in the living area. The large floor to ceiling window doors open onto a private furnished balcony with lagoon views. Alternatively upgrade to a more specious 2 Bedroom Loft room, a 2 storey room with good sized living room on the ground floor and two bedrooms on the upper storey.

The Angsana One-Bedroom Loft is the perfect choice for couples. Delightfully private, these two storey rooms sit over the water and have private jetties and outdoor soaking tub.

Overnight: Angsana Laguna Phuket

Day 5 - 9 Phuket

Enjoy five full days of activity or relaxation at the resor. This is the ideal playground for children with organised activities at The Tree House Kids' Club. The two resident elephants make daily visits and there are plenty ofland and water based activities. Should you wish to venture further, take a boat trip out to the Similan or Phi Phi Islands, or Phang Nga Bay with its famous James Bond Island.

Overnight: Angsana Laguna Phuket

Day 10 Depart

Check out of Angsana Laguna Phuket and transfer to the airport for your flight home.