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Away Resorts To Manage Chumphon Resort

Chumphon Thailand September 2008 Astudo Hotel Resort Management manager of X2 Resorts Away Resorts and Le Bayburi is proudly announcing the opening of Away Tusita Chumphon scheduled in September 2008.

Being the first southern province to be reached from every other part of the country Chumphon is regarded as a gateway through which southbound visitors will have to pass before continuing on their routes to the western or eastern coasts. Chumphon is not only renowned for its abundant seafood but also known as a province of succulent fruits with various marvelous attractions like beaches islands forests and caves.

Chumphon covers a total area of 6009 square kilometers with a long coast stretching for 222 kilometers and 47 islands. Its boundary reaches Prachuap Khiri Khan in the North the Gulf of Thailand in the East Suratthani in the South and Ranong and Myanmar in the West. Geographically its landscape is alternate plains and mountains. Coconut rambutan durian mangosteen banana and pineapple are some varieties of fruits densely grown on eastern plains.

The resort previously known as Tusita Resort covering a total area of 25 Rai 40000 square meters is located on a beautiful unspoiled beach Had Arunothai. Dozens of stunning limestone islands rising out of the sea are in full view. Nearby is Paknam Tako an estuary where guests can observe the lifestyle of the local fishermen and watch the fishing boats bringing home the days haul close to sunset. Koh Tao the premier diving area in the Gulf of Thailand is directly to the east with Arunothai providing the closest access point on the mainland and is closer to Koh Tao than the usual point of departure Koh Samui.

The 22 accommodations in the resort comprise of:
1 Residence Villa of 150 sqm
2 Beach Suites of 80 sqm
1 Beach Pool Villa of 90 sqm
2 Beach Rooms of 60 sqm
16 Garden Villas of 80 sqm.

The facilities of the resort include a restaurant serving Seafood Thai and International cuisine a spa with two treatment rooms and two outdoor massage Salas a swimming pool a bar a lounge/library a fitness centre and WiFi wireless Internet access system without entering the password throughout the resort.

Away resorts are the epitome of peaceful hideaways. All resorts offer guests every opportunity to truly slow down and enjoy their holiday but at the same time provide an interesting and unique array of activities and tours to provide a perfect balance for your holiday. A key hallmark of Away Resorts is their relaxed casual atmosphere blended with high levels of individual service.

About Astudo Hotel Resort Management
Astudo Hotel Resort Management www.astudo.com is an international hotel management group based in Thailand. It manages 3 brands with several properties in a growing portfolio and a fourth brand soon to be released.

X2 Resorts www.X2resorts.com Thailands first designer hotel chain first launched in Kui Buri Prachuap Khiri Khan December 2007 and followed by Samui Suratthani June 2008. Future X2 resorts anticipated to open in mid 2010 are X2 Koh Tan and X2 Koh Kood.

Away Resorts www.awayresorts.com Tropical Polynesian favour resorts first launched in Koh Kood Trat October 2007 Chumphon MaeRim Chiang Mai in end 2008 Koh PhaNgan and Koh Samui in late 2009.

Le Bayburi www.lebayburi.com Luxury private residences first launched in Pranburi Prachuap Khiri Khan July 2007 and followed by Koh Samui Suratthani scheduled to open in mid 2009.

About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;Astudo Hotel and Resort Management company is a Thai based hotel management services company. We provide hotel consulting and management for small and mid sizes hotel with 30 to 100 rooms based in Thailand. The company is owned and operated by a mix of international and local executives with experience in all areas of the hotel industry.

For more information about Astudos hotel management service please contact Klaus R. Rauter Group General Manager at klausastudo.com.

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Piangporn Chaiphet Ms.
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Phone: 66 2696 8239 Ext. 119
Email: prastudo.com

For more information visit www.astudo.com www.awayresorts.com

As a private company Astudo has the flexibility to tailormake our services to meet each clients needs.

Our core principals are centred around transparent and honest dealings with all our partners and staff with a keen attention to professional detail and hard work. We believe in the long term and are committed to achieving the best possible results for all parties.

Ten Tips For Dads Traveling With Teenagers
Traveling can be very stressful and traveling with teens doubly so for reasons that are completely different than for traveling with smaller children. Teens are developing their own interests and more than ever you have to plan around how best to incorporate their needs however exotic or seemingly selfish into the program. Here are ten ideas to help the trip go smoother this time.

1. Remember who your fellow travelers are. Just as you wouldn’t take your sportsambivalent wife to a week of baseball training camp try to figure out destinations the whole family can enjoy. That doesn’t mean it has to be Disneyland or the least common denominator. Think instead of places that will have real highlights for all members of the family. New York City for example can satisfy many different types of people with museums sports legends nightlife theater and even great parks. But pick a singleinterest destination like say the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the entire family better be into rocking out or have other reasons for being in Cleveland.

2. Ask your teen to help plan. We like the City Walks cards series because you can spread them out and deal them like cards. Easier for everyone to see than passing out a book the cards give everyone a chance to pick an itinerary and there will still likely be things of interest for the whole group. They also come in a more limited series for kids. Either way have everyone look through the guide books or websites and choose at least one thing they really want to do so no one feels like they are being dragged along an entire holiday.

3. Try to stay near the center of your destination and activities. Nothing aggravates family dynamics and the fatigue factor like long car trips or transit. Even if it means cutting back elsewhere a great location can really ease a lot of tension when a trip back to the hotel is easy.

4. Consider an apartment rental or hotel apartment. Nowadays there are many more options than having the whole family stay in a single room. That’s not a vacation for you or your teen. Short stay apartment rentals give you more space for your dollar and feature a kitchen for more casual meals pizza! and cheaper breakfasts.

5. Let your teen choose things “you didn’t come all this way to do.” Even if you’re in National Park and your teen wants to spend an hour in the hotel arcade let him have a little break from the stuff you “should” do.

6. Set up a vacation budget. It’s better to give out a fixed amount for souvenirs and extras before the trip starts. If you say that the money is theirs to spend as they see fit and they keep whatever they don’t spend you’ll create a strong lesson in budgeting but you’ll also be amazed at how many things now seem unnecessary for them.

7. Let them bring a friend. Obviously this isn’t a possibility on all trips but when it’s possible it might make for a great solution for you to get some downtime. Of course now you’re responsible not only for yours but someone else’s so take this advice with a grain of salt based on the personality of your child and his or her friend.

8. Go easy on the “no iPod/no video games” rule. While you may not let your kids be constantly plugged in at home vacation may the time to let them escape into their own little world during long car train or plane rides. It gives them a little privacy and a little down time that might make everyone a little less stressed out than if you make them interact with you at close quarters during the entire holiday.

9. Check yourself before you speak. It’s easy to get caught up in slights and disappointments during a trip and to keep bringing them up. Small little fights are likely inevitable but you can short circuit a lot of longer fights by counting to ten or just saying to yourself what you’re tempted to say out loud.

10. Pack light. With airlines finding new ways to charge for previously free services a large added expense may be checked bags which at 15 each one way can add up very fast for a small family. Packing simply will also save a lot on backbreaking lifting which usually is dad’s job.

For other travel activities with kids here are some good ideas of free stuff and free travel games for kids on long car trips.

About the writer:  Paul Banas was looking for a business idea that would allow him the flexibility to spend time with his family. Paul Banas is a founder of GreatDad.com a leading source of experience recommendations inspiration and advice for dads delivered from the male perspective.

Crossing The Argentinachile Border In Patagonia

When youre high in the Andes you cant help but be attuned to the scenery. Breathtaking snowcapped peaks surround you water rushes over falls as it hurries down the valleys lakes brim with emerald water and the world seems to spin just a little bit slower.

Crossing through the Patagonia from Argentina into Chile is one of the best ways to explore the landscape and gives you a glimpse of the spectacular expanse that comprises the eastern edge of the Pacifics great rim of fire. The crossings between Argentina and Chile whether by bus bike or boat are not merely a passageway but an opportunity to see firsthand the unsurpassed natural beauty of the region.

By guided tour from Bariloche Argentina you can cross from the Nahuel Huapi National Park in Argentina into the Puyehue National Park in Chile. The tour stops at a beach resort overlooking Lake Espejo atop a dramatic cliff. At Lake Espejo which earned its name from the mirrorlike quality of the waters still surface you can enjoy the tranquility of a private beach. The tour continues to the confluence of the pristine waters Blanco and Pereyra Rivers and then continues over the Cardenal A. Samore International Pass. On the far side of the pass lies Chiles Puyehue National Park where boundless outdoor activities beautiful scenic drives and the Puyehue Hot Springs await.

If youre interested in traveling over the emerald lakes by boat a crossing from Bariloche Argentina over Lake Nahuel Huapi is a wonderful choice. The crossing begins at Puerto Panuelo where you will sail across Lake Nahuel Hupai to the shores of Puerto Blest. A short bus ride to Puerto Alegre and youll board a catamaran that whisks you across the emeraldgreen waters of Lake Frias into Chile. Youll arrive in the Chilean town of Peulla where youll find the infamous Bridal Veil Falls which are surely worth a visit.

Traveling to Chile from the Argentinean town of El Calafate by car or bus is a spectacular way to glimpse the stunning Torres del Paine National Park. Depending on your budget and time constraints there are several options for crossing the border. The most inexpensive way is to travel from El Calafate to the Chilean town of Puerto Natales the gateway to several National Parks including Torres del Paine.. Another option would be to have a travel agent organize private transportation through Torres Del Paine which is a halfday trip. From Puerto Natales you can stay overnight and catch a morning bus to the park which is home to the Cuernos del Paine three sheer granite towers that are among the most photographed in the park. The park is known for its untouched beauty and remote setting with lakes of all shades of blue and green and activities ranging from kayaking and rafting to hiking and rock climbing.

The international border crossing of the Jama Pass begins in the Argentinian village of Purmamarca. This border crossing lead through the Patacal area into Salar in Northern Chile. Set in the Andes the Jama Pass is a highland plateau with daytime temperatures reaching up to 30 degrees C and at nighttime with temperatures dropping very low sometimes freezing in winter. The road follows the Rio Grande River and is an uphill journey for most of the way.

Crossing into Chile over the Uspallata Pass means a route that begins in Mendoza Argentina. The passage leads to Chiles bustling capital Santiago. Situated in the Andes Cordillera at 12500 feet the crossing affords spectacular views of Mount Aconcagua the tallest peak in South America. It also leads past the Christ of the Andes statue which commemorates the peace and boundaries between the two nations. The PanAmerican Highway runs through the pass making it accessible by bicycle and automobile. Uspallata has also been the base for films like Seven Years in Tibet and Of Love and Shades because of its proximity to such stunning scenery.

No matter how you choose to travel from Argentina to Chile each border crossing affords the opportunity to experience the unique landscape of the Andes. Whether youre heading to Santiago for a cultural experience or to one of the national parks in Chile for a memorable outdoor experience the mountain range that divides the two countries is majestic and aweinspiring. This will be a journey youre sure to remember.

About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;You can find further information here

Michael Zurakhinsky is an editor and consultant of the www.AllAboutAR.com . The website offers detailed information on traveling to Argentina its beaches weather lodging dinning and more.