1) Dream in comfort for little more than a score
A trip to Thailand with tightened purse-strings evokes images of rickety beach huts and roaming scorpions (for me, anyway). But there’s no need to feel the pinch. For you, such lavish luxuries as air-con and windows may be a must, and why shouldn’t they be? They certainly would for a king, and you’re a king (or queen), right? Maybe not just yet but you can certainly live like a king in Bangkok, where comfortable hotels with views over water are plentiful, and need not drain your gold reserves.
But even the Queen of Sheba had her favourite palace and since the high life is so devilishly within reach why not rev that Porsche up to maximum for a night? It’s what a king would do, if he and his queen had had an argument. Loosen up a little and experience a night or two at the awe-inspiring Banyan Tree Hotel, Bangkok. See the city from your bed or your bath, just like a real king would.
2) Eat out each day for a few pounds, or dine in style for a touch more
Perhaps you’re on a budget, having blown all those hard earned quids on a widescreen TV and a copy of GTA 5. Or maybe you simply hate cooking, favouring a Pot Noodle over the perfect hot pot. Worse yet, you’re keen as mustard in the kitchen but don’t seem to be able to manage more than pasta, beans and cheese. Whatever the reason, Bangkok will wipe away those woes like a weekly visit from your cleaner. Kick back and relax as your food is lovingly prepared for you for no more than a few of those leftover nuggets. Peckish? Chuck a street vendor a mere quid and he’ll throw you something light and delicious.
Alternatively, rise up high and dine in panoramic style at the Vertigo and Moon Bar, atop the Banyan Tree Hotel, Bangkok. The view is royally amazing (sorry). If you want to be a true master, face those foody fears and learn to twirl those oh-so-simple Pot Noodles into mouth-watering Pad Thai at one of the hotel’s cooking classes for guests. You will return home a culinary king.
3) Lounge on perfect beaches for umm…nothing
So this mighty monarch is well rested, well fed and has just about patched things up with Queeny. What he needs now is some chill-time. I mean all this sleeping and eating takes it out of you, right? It’s beach o’clock. Just some jaw-dropping views, lush sands and warm seas, please. Jeez, is there anything that this over-pampered little so-and-so doesn’t want handed on a silver plate?
However, they say we should limit our daily salt intake and, yes, that applies to royalty too. When you’ve filled your boots with all that nature can provide, it’s time to retire to the pool. Climb aboard the lift and drift up to the 21st floor of this Banyan Tree hotel, where yet more blue waters await. From here you may look down upon the city below, and maybe sip a little fruit juice.
Now that you are the proud owner of a golden crown, why not look to conquer the world and explore the full range of Banyan Tree and Angsana Hotels & Resorts.