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Ms. NExploring Samet Island, Rayong, Thailand: A Must-Visit Destination
If you think of the sea with clear water, white and clean sandy beaches,
peaceful, not crowded and close to Bangkok, I recommend Samet Island in Rayong Province.
Samet Island is located in Phe Sub-district, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong Province.
This is in the area of Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park,
which is a famous tourist attraction in Rayong.
There are a number of resorts on the island to choose.
Unveiling the Best of Samed Resorts Group in Thailand: Why Choose Them?
I am interested in staying at a Samed Resorts Group facility, which includes five resorts as follows:
All resorts in the Samed Resorts Group are certified to the SHA standard
(Thailand Safety & Health Administration)
to ensure the customers with a comfortable and safe stay away from the COVID-19 outbreak.
My Experience at Ao Prao Resort, Samet Island: A Comprehensive Review
Eventually, I chose to stay at the Ao Prao Resort,
which is famous for the clarity and cleanliness of the sea.
I stayed at the end of this November, which is the dry season.
In the dry season every year, the seawater is especially clear.
Traveling here is very easy and comfortable.
It takes just 2.5 hours by car from Bangkok to Ao Prao Pier,
the exclusive pier for guests of the resorts in the Samed Resorts Group.
The parking is spacious and safe. You can park your car without charge throughout the duration of your stay.
After parking the car and entering the hotel,
before check-in the staff request proof that you have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine,
or evidence of recovering from COVID-19, within 90 days,
or evidence of a negative COVID-19 test from an accredited medical facility.
This is the waiting area for the resort’s shuttle boat.
Boat departure times are scheduled at 11.00, 13.00 and 16.00 o’clock.
You have to check in 30 minutes before the departure time.
There are staff to assist you.
The shuttle boat is excellent, and it takes only 10 minutes to reach the island.
When you arrive at the pier on Samet Island,
you must follow the safety measures for the island,
which are to undergo a temperature check before check-in and to pay the national park entrance fee.
Then the shuttle bus from the resort is waiting to pick you up.
Yes!!! I have to sit in the back of the car.
(There are only two types of vehicle on the island, which are the minibus like this and rental motorcycles).
I took a ride and enjoyed the view of both sides of the road for just a moment, before arriving at the resort.
Upon arriving at the resort, I was wowed by the clarity of the sea in front.
The sea is truly as beautiful as rumored, and the location not so far from Bangkok.
I chose the Classic Hillside view room, which is located on the hillside.
I could view the sea from a high angle.
I was quite tired by the time I walked to my room.
It was like traveling and exercising at the same time.
The atmosphere around the resort is considered quite good.
It looks shady because the accommodation is surrounded by trees and flowers.
If you bring children along, they will so enjoy playing in the sea all day that
they would forget about the swimming pool.
Some go boating, some go swimming.
Very relaxing!
The sound of the waves and the wind can help to recharge the energy of life unbelievably.
For dinner, the resort can arrange a table by the sea for the guests.
From the barbecue menu you can choose whatever you like to eat,
and there is an unlimited salad bar.
Anyone who does not like the barbecue can also order from other menu choices.
Having dinner by the sea, with the sound of waves and the beautiful music
(They sing international songs),
made me forget about other things and feel enchanted by the atmosphere.
Finally, the highlight of this place is the Fire Show,
which stunned and wowed everyone in the dining room, including me.
The Upsides and Downsides of Staying at Ao Prao Resort – An Honest Look
Benefits of Choosing Ao Prao Resort for Your Vacation: My Top Picks
Lastly, in my opinion, the highlights of the Ao Prao Resort include:
Challenges Encountered at Ao Prao Resort: What You Should Know
The disadvantages of the Ao Prao Resort are:
Important Information about Ao Prao Resort: All You Need to Know
Location: Ao Prao, Koh Samet
Address: 60 Moo 4, Tumbol Phe, Amphur Mueng, Rayong 21160 Thailand
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