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That looks like a good choice Davjer - very convenient........ will try it next time I have a 1-night stopover.

In Mae Hong Song is nice around the lake - many cheap places there..down to about 300 I think.

It is in the basement level of the terminal - follow the signs and you can't miss it

Is only Samui that has Nov as the wettest month - everywhere else it is Sept. Weather-wise be better to do beach in April and north in...

Have a look at Umpai Luxury at Lamai - less than 5 min to beach and in the centre of the strip but back 100m from the main drag down a dead...

Not the best time of year for this area - many places on Lanta close down for the off season. Likely to find better weather on Samui -...

I read somewhere that there is often an algae problem at certain times of the year - anyone know of this? Is the water very clear?...or is...

I have not stayed there but this place looks good value http://viewdoimansion.com/02.html

Be about 350 baht with tolls plus 50 for the airport........you can save the 50 by going up to departures - also saves waiting in line...

Good link for BKK transport http://www.bangkok-city.com/go/info_transportation.html#Skytrain

Forget the train - have to go to Surat Thani to catch it ...you can fly to Bangkok for about 1200 - 1300 baht with air asia........you...

I used this to Samui in July - worked well with the bus waiting at Surat Thani airport and only an hour or so wait for the ferry at Don Sak.

I stayed at Pikul apartments http://www.chiang-mai.org/pikul-apartment.html....Excellent central position, friendly staff (perfect...

The sign outside the airport says 43km to Patong - it sure seems like that far. The mini buses cost 150 and go through Phuket Town - think...

Forget the meter - not sure if they even have one. Should only pay 600 - 650 .... not too bad as far as airports go, as it is 43 km to...