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NEW FIC!! AT YOUR SIDE, CLEAR SPACE FOR ME

Read it HERE on AO3!

Modern Au with CAT HYBRIDS!! Wei Wuxian is a handyman living at Cloud Recesses. That Lan Wangji guy is...odd.

Chapter 1/8

Story:

Wei Wuxian's main duties at the Lan complex—locally known as Cloud Recesses, which was just about the most pretentious thing Wei Wuxian had ever heard—were as follows:

1. Minor repairs and maintenance. Wei Wuxian might never have had an actual job, but that didn't mean he didn't know how to do things. A lot of Saturday mornings hanging out with Uncle Jiang had taught him enough that he could get by. Google was helpful when he was actually out of his depth. Who the hell still had knob and tube wiring, and why did they assume a random 20-year-old with half an engineering degree could fix it?

2. Clean common spaces. This was the easiest part of his job. Lans didn't tend to congregate, so tidying up in the library and the entrance hall took only a few seconds, especially if he set himself a timer and was trying to beat his best score. (He'd done the floor in 56 seconds last time, and didn't miss any of it.) (Except maybe a couple corners.)

3. Deliver mail—and food, because even Lans couldn't resist the siren song of Dominos—to the individual living spaces within the complex. Mostly, he took important-looking envelopes to the office of Lan Xichen, who was supposed to be running the family business, whatever that was. Nie Huaisang had told him that it was 'totally legit' but that was the same guy who believed his brother and his brother's weird uppity secretary weren't fucking, soooooooo. Debatable.

4. Ignore any weirdness.

Namely, hybrid shit. As if it wasn't the most obvious thing ever, in this life or the next.

Everybody knew the Lans were cat hybrids, but nobody talked about it. After the legislation, the Jiang clan had opened their gates and actually socialised with the humans around the complex. No such luck with the Lans, though they could hardly be blamed for keeping their distance. The Jiangs were dog hybrids, pack-oriented at heart.

The Lans were...not that.

Which was why it was still a surprise when anyone approached the gate, and even worse when someone actually rang the doorbell.

"Oof!" Wei Wuxian managed to keep his face from slamming into the floor, but it meant the rest of him was in an undignified heap next to his tiny bed. "Coming!"

The door to his one-room cabin hit the wall with a loud bang as he rushed to the gate, then his finger bent at an awkward angle on the button for the intercom.

"Ow—yeah? I mean, hello?"

"Uh, I have a delivery?"

"Cool, one sec."

The guy looked spooked, jumping at the beep the outer door made, but he handed over the package just fine. Brown paper, a little warm on the bottom...food, definitely. Indian, if the smells coming out of the bag were anything to go by.

Wei Wuxian's stomach twisted with want. Not hunger...he'd just eaten. Just longing for something that wasn't cup noodles.

"Thanks, man," he said, deliberately loosening his grip on the bag.

The guy smiled, tightly. And didn't leave.

He didn't outright hold out a hand in expectation, but the vibe was 'poor orphan boy asking for another helping'. Or for at least 15 percent on the price of the order.

"Did they already tip you?" Wei Wuxian asked, even though he knew the answer.

"Uh. No."

He kept his sigh inside as he dug into his jeans for his wallet. This guy hadn't done anything to deserve feeling like he was about to get reprimanded. It wasn't his fault that a lot of the older Lans were so removed from the human world that they'd forgotten—or had never learned—the most basic of social customs.

What the hell had they done before Wei Wuxian was around? Got shitty service, probably. That probably had something to do with why most people didn't even bother to ring the doorbell. A number of good pizzas had met an untimely demise out on the sidewalk that way.

Juggling the bag, he pulled a bill from his wallet, hoping it'd be enough. It was all he had, so it would have to be. "There you go."

"Thanks," the delivery guy said, his smile a little more genuine. "Have a good day!"

"You, too." The door—heavy and resistant to pressure, like all the doors in this place—closed way too slowly for Wei Wuxian's taste, since he felt obligated to keep his pout to himself until nobody was in sight.

He had to stop doing that. It wasn't his job to pay delivery people, and the Lans wouldn't learn if he kept enabling them, but it would be so shitty for the delivery people...

"Ugh, whatever," he told the tiny smiley face written on the edge of the paper bag. At least someone was happy.

His lunch break was over, so he hustled up the driveway to the living spaces, the sunshine putting him in a better mood with every step. One of the wind chimes that dotted the complex was going at it. Not annoying per se, just unignorable.

"And who do you belong to?" Wei Wuxian muttered, juggling the bag again to get a peek at the instructions to the restaurant.

218. Cool.

Wait.

218? Not 217?

He didn't even know there was a 218, but Lan Xichen's personal residence was 217, so he'd been there a bunch. He supposed he'd never been around the corner, but the hallway did continue.

The Lan homes were a bit like single-story motels, but really nice ones. Rows of widely-spaced doors were shaded by an overhanging porch roof, and inside, all the apartments—at least, the ones he'd been in—were virtually identical.

There was nothing special about the door he stopped in front of. Nothing at all, except that he'd never seen it before, and it was in the nicest part of the complex. Someone important, then.

"Knock knock," he called out, then did the same thing with his hand. Next to the door frame was a nameplate.

Lan Wangji.

From inside, he heard a thump.

Then nothing.

"Hello? I've got your food." He shifted on his feet, then added in an undertone, "Smells good, too."

There was another sound from the other side of the wall, then the clunk of a knob turning, and then—

The door opened. About an inch.

A pale face and a dark eye were visible through the crack, but whoever it was—Lan Wangji, supposedly—didn't say anything.

So Wei Wuxian did it first.

"Hi!" The bag made a dry crunching noise as he thrust it out. "Delivery!"

The door closed and the eye disappeared.

"Um."

What the hell?

The bag was starting to get heavy, so he dropped his am. Then raised the other one to knock again.

There was no more movement on the other side, but he knew someone was there, so he backed up against the railing, into the strip of sunlight that the awning didn't cover.

The door opened again, but still, the man—probably a man, if those strong eyebrows were anything to go by—said not a word. Both his eyes were visible this time, though, and his entire long nose. Long face, actually. And tall. Just...long everything.

"Um," Wei Wuxian said. Again.

The door shivered, but didn't close.

Very carefully, telegraphing every movement, Wei Wuxian put the package on the ground in a cloud of warm, spicy smells. Then, he used the edge of his shoe to slooooooooowly slide it across the concrete. The scrape was like claws on metal.

When he'd pushed it as far as he could without getting any closer, he stood up and backed up until he was pressed against the railing.

And he waited.

And waited a little more.

And...the door opened, enough to let a tall—long—body through.

The bag was snatched up in a second, and the man was back inside his apartment in a flurry of flipping hair and loose, pale clothing.

A robe. The man was wearing a very tightly belted fuzzy bathrobe in the middle of the day.

Which Wei Wuxian only noticed because Lan Wangji was standing stock still as the door—heavy and completely unable to be rushed—sloooooooooowly closed.

"Enjoy your food!" Wei Wuxian said with a little wave that felt stupid as soon as he did it.

Lan Wangji stared. The gap narrowed.

Just as the door started to cover his face, Lan Wangji said, "Thank you."

Click.

"Okaaay."

Weird. But oddly, not the weirdest thing he'd experienced here. That had to have been the carpeted bathrooms in a couple of apartments on the West side.

Seriously. Carpet. In a bathroom.

Lans were weird, and not because they were bad at social interaction.

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He dragged his feet on the way back to his cabin, as far from the main complex as they could possibly put him.

His muscles were sore, weak from being stretched and used for so long. He wasn't out of shape, but bags of concrete were heavy and the new sidewalk on the northside pavilion had taken him all day.

Nothing he couldn't handle. It just would've been a lot nicer with some company.

When his cabin came into view, he saw a familiar spot of white on the door. Grabbing it on his way inside, he popped open the taped envelope that always managed to appear when he was busy elsewhere.

Counting his salary didn't make it worth any more, but he did it anyway before taking out a couple of bills for expenses that week….then a couple more for his phone bill.

As for the rest…

Hopping onto his bed, he pulled up the far corner of his twin mattress and added the envelope to the flattened stack. There were four or five other envelopes just like it, waiting for the next time he went into town and to the bank. He needed to do that.

...Not this time though.

The numbers on his phone's banking app weren't as reassuring as seeing it in his hand. Some instinct still urged him to bury his treasure instead of giving it to someone else to keep.

Thumping the mattress back into place, Wei Wuxian fell onto his back, knowing he'd regret it later when he found smears of concrete dust all over his sheets. That was a problem for Future Wei Wuxian, not him.

Freed from the ribbon that kept it held back, his hair was a little damp from sweat, and a bit grimy from the work. The scratch of his fingers over his scalp was just about as close to heaven as he thought he'd get.

Showeeeeer, the responsible part of his brain told him. You'll extra not want to do it lateeeer.

Future Wei Wuxian was a chump who'd be very pissed in like an hour, but screw him.

He messed around on his phone instead, endlessly scrolling until he found something worth sharing with Shijie or anyone else.

Group Chat: The Boys

Me: I hate this, hate it with me.

[picture]

YourSaviourJC: Ew. What even are those?

Sangbird: WUT R THOOOOOOOSE

Me: The spawn of satan. I hate how human they look. HATE IT.

Sangbird: Oh nooooo, they're so cute how can you hate them? They love you!!!

Me: No they don't, they want to kill me for sure.

YourSaviourJC: Agreed, they want to kill you, specifically.

Me: RUDE!!!

Sangbird: How's it going with the Lans?

Me: Fine

Sangbird: I haven't been to cloud recesses since I was a kid but Da-ge has, obvs. He used to tell me that they were just fully cats all the time and that he had to have business meetings with a fluffy Himalayan but the more I think about it, the more I think he was lying to me

Me: Lol he def was. Nobody is in cat form around here. Nobody even gets their ears out, it's kinda crazy.

Sangbird: NEVER? Doesn't that itch? My wings would like...fall off if they weren't out a lot. Like moulting but WORSE

Me: I dunno.

YourSaviourJC: Do bird hybrids moult?

Sangbird: Kinda.

YourSaviourJC: omg since when???

Sangbird: Evolutionarily speaking, its not that useful. Just makes Da-ge miserable for a few weeks in the spring, cuz he's got like...pure-ass bird of prey blood. I obviously handle mine with grace and don't complain one bit.

Me: Lol you forget I stayed at yours for spring break last year. There was crying.

YourSaviourJC: EXPOSED.

Me: Thank god you and Shijie don't shed. Omg can you imagine Auntie Yu's face if her baby boy got fur on the couch???

Sangbird: Lol. Carnage. Speaking of. I heard she was on a tear.

Me: ?????

Sangbird: ummmmmmm MIGHT have let slip that you're working for the Lans

Me: !!!!!!!

Sangbird: yeah she's kinda pissed now. Thinks you're like… being sneaky?

Me: What the hell does she think I'm going to do? I'm not part of the clan, any more than I was part of hers. It's just a job. Not a great one either.

Sangbird: You know her.

Me: Yeah. Maybe I'll call Uncle Jiang, complain about my life, make it look even more pitiful than it is.

Sangbird: Lol good luck.

Jiang Cheng's silence was damned by his read receipts.

"Fuck," he whispered to no one.

He didn't want to go farther away, far enough that'd it'd be hard to visit the people he liked. Or god forbid, actually leave the hybrid community. And even if he had wanted to, he'd barely saved enough for a few months rent, and he'd been there for almost six months, barely buying enough groceries to eat.

He'd left Yunmeng himself before he was asked to, but he hadn't expected it to be so soon. If he'd managed to get along with Auntie Yu for a couple more years, he might have had a college degree to get him on his feet with a good job before long, but she'd hit her limit of tolerating the fox in the hen house.

Or Uncle Jiang had run out of ways to say no to her.

Rolling over to face the concrete wall of his shack, Wei Wuxian snagged the ribbon that'd been in his hair, rubbing the end of it between his blistered fingers until homesickness no longer threatened to sweep him away.

#fanfiction #The Untamed #CQL #wangxian

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wherespaulo · 4 years ago

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Hiking in the Catskills

Nov. 8-15, 2020

It was November 2020, NYC, and a third, larger wave of covid-19 was well and truly on its way around the globe, limiting travel possibilities. Even individual US states had their very own travel restrictions and quarantine requirements, so I decided the least risky option to get some hiking in was to stay within NY state and head to the Catskill Mountains.

I was met by a cheerful Chinese-American woman, 70’s, at the amusingly named ‘Morning Glory’ B&B in Woodstock – I expect it was something to do with the way the sunshine beamed through the thinly veiled windows at dawn. The numerous paintings covering the walls of this 1800’s colonial style property hinted at the owner’s artistic nature. During the coming week I would come to meet her daughter, Diane, 40’s, and her granddaughter, Isobel, 20 – men were clearly superfluous to requirements in this place being run by three generations of industrious Chinese-American women!

I’d planned on doing a number of long day hikes and over the week settled on four -- a modified route of the Mink Hollow Devils Path Loop, the Devils Path to Hunter Mountain Loop, the Escarpment Loop/Kaaterskill Falls and then part of the Burroughs Range:

Mink Hollow Devils Path Loop (slightly modified route) - 15 miles

I hiked the first mile from the parking spot with Diane under clear blue skies before we went our separate ways – she was carrying on back to Woodstock while I was heading over Indian Head and Sugarloaf Mountains where the views would be spectacular and turn out to be the best of the week.

In the heat I was soon down to my t-shirt with the bottom parts of my hiking trousers zipped off. It all took a bit longer than expected so I ended up being in a rush to get off the mountain, with its tricky scrambling sections, before dark. To make sure I can get somewhere in time I tend to assume speeds of 2.5-2.75 miles/hr for mixed terrain, 2.00-2.25 miles/hr for slower uphill/scrambling stuff, and 3.00-3.25 miles/hr for easy paths and road sections. In the event I did make it off the mountain just as the light was fading but then had a two mile dangerous walk along the dark road back to my car, with a few fast cars to contend with.

Devils Path to Hunter Mountain Loop – 11.4 miles

The first part of yet another Devils Path, connecting the car park to the loop which I would walk in an anti-clockwise fashion, was a treacherous steep half mile uphill over slippery wet, leaf-covered rocks, clearly earning some infamy and its name over the years. The low cloud would persist for most of the day where the only other hikers I met were an intrepid outdoorsy looking family that had the look of being an integral part of these mountains -- I felt honored that they spoke to me as an equal, as though I was also part of this exclusive all-weather outdoors club.

I thought about how different these mountains looked when skiing, the only other time I’d been on Hunter, and how the passage of time not only affects their visual appearance. Of how water-under-the-bridge gives an alternative view of the world. I tried to get a look above the clouds by climbing the fire tower on the summit of Hunter but when I got to the top the latch into the lookout had been padlocked – although life can sometimes feel like this, I knew another door would soon appear in a different time and place.

Escarpment Loop, Kaaterskill Falls – 7.4 miles

It was a misty start under a fine drizzle as I headed up the steep, wet, slippery trail beside the roaring falls which spoke to me in a language I’ve yet to decipher – half heard messages drowned out before I could quite grasp their meaning.

Then, walking the loop in a clockwise fashion, flat woodland trails lead to a still reservoir, a silent and desolate contrast under that blanket of thick fog. And when I eventually came to the ridge along the top of the escarpment facing south, the mist would periodically clear to show tiny patches of dazzling blue sky and hints at the extent of a view I might be missing – like flashes of insight into your dreams, dreams which you keep hidden in the mist, afraid to believe what might be possible for fear of being let down. Why not take a look?

Burroughs Range (partial route) - 11 miles

How to do a point-to-point hike and still have your car at the end of it? Our plan was that I would drive Diane’s car to the parking spot at the westernmost point on the loop and she, with Isobel, would drive my car to the parking spot at Woodland Valley Campground. I would then walk anti-clockwise, she would walk clockwise, and we would meet in the middle at Cornell Mountain for lunch and to swap car keys.

Best laid plans though! As I parked up Diane’s car after the steep uphill drive, acrid smelling smoke and steam emanated from under the bonnet – feck! A quick inspection revealed no water in the cooling system reservoir and a probable split hose. I dumped almost all my drinking water into the reservoir before I left for the trail. I was feeling guilty that I’d pushed her mini too hard up the hills, but when we met for lunch at the half-way point she just said “oh yeah, I’ve been noticing that for a while. Can’t remember the last time I put water in. They’ll sort it out at the service in a couple of months”. It made me think of life’s multitude examples of how the cost rises when we don’t address problems quickly – when we don’t nip them in the bud. There was the ten years of worsening scratches on my apartment’s wooden floor before I got rubber protectors to go under my sofa’s feet; then the water damage on the wall next to my bath/shower which is yet to be sorted; and of course the irrevocable damage to a marriage from not being completely ‘present’ when I needed to be.

With little drinking water I was grateful to come across a spring just after Slide Mountain – the numerous large signs clearly evident for half a mile in each direction made me smile. Flashing neon lights would hardly have made the spring more conspicuous! There’s something instinctively satisfying though about slaking your thirst straight out of the ground – a human need akin to the warmth from a fire, the freedom of stretching your legs under a blue sky, the touch from someone special...

Real Estate

On the one day it chucked it down I stayed off the mountains, instead driving towards Hudson to check out the real estate – I stopped en-route to have a stroll along Poets Walk in the misty rain. It was a welcome change to wander over gently rolling terrain like pipe-smoke in a billiard room as I considered whether I might have been a poet in another life, rather than a scientist.

Over the past couple of years I’ve been considering whether I might leave New York City at some point since many of my good friends have left and my job no longer keeps me here – I’ve often thought if there’s nothing to keep me in an expensive city then why not leave? I’m completely open as to where I might live if I do decide to leave. My sons live in London and Lyon but who knows where they might end up in the future. And the world is a small place – the time to fly from the US east coast to western Europe is about the same as flying from the US east coast to the US west coast. I could live anywhere and fly as much as I wanted to see my sons, ethics of carbon footprint permitting of course. I’d already been checking out New York state real estate in Woodstock (and earlier in Cold Spring) where it seemed the pandemic had driven New Yorkers out of the city to quickly snap up property at increasingly elevated prices.

Although Hudson’s prevalence of high ceilinged Victorian style architecture had an attraction for me, I wasn’t overly impressed – maybe a rainy day is not the best time to visit but it seemed a tad neglected and desolate to me – other than the luxurious Maker Café, located inside the upscale Victorian Maker Hotel. Rhinebeck, just a tad further south and also usefully situated on the Amtrac line from New York City, had more appeal for me, with a smaller, less obvious center surrounded by upscale residential areas.

Good restaurants and bars are an added attraction to relocate somewhere and Woodstock had plenty. I spent a few evenings at my favorite place, the A&P Bar, with its super friendly staff serving up excellent cocktails and top quality British nosh.

The Italian food and wine were excellent at Cucina where I had an illuminating conversation with a fellow patron sitting at the bar. It was convivial enough until going off on an unexpected tangent when the topic of Covid and vaccines came up. She said something like “so what’s the scoop on how the Pharma companies released the virus?”. I decided she was just having a laugh and retorted “yeah, good one”. But when she pushed the point I realized she was serious and told her she’d been watching too many movies involving the ‘evil pharma companies’ and that she could ask many justifiable questions of big pharma, such as whether they’re charging too much for their drugs, but to suggest they’re increasing profits by releasing diseases that they can provide treatments for is ridiculous. Of course I wasn’t aware at the time of the massive US movement which subscribes to this ‘Big Pharma Conspiracy Theory’. It was a great restaurant but I decided it best to stay away for the rest of the week.

Overall it had been a very enjoyable week’s hiking and exploration of the Catskills and I look forward to when I can stay in that friendly and amusingly named B&B in Woodstock once again.

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islandii · 4 years ago

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Visitors staying at Kihaa Maldives will have their own personal villa host to ensure that they have an exceptional stay at the resort.

Exclusive Islanders assist guests in a role similar to traditional butlers. They will show the guests around the island and assist in curating the best experience holiday to make it a memorable one.

The focus of Exclusive Islanders is to provide a high level of service, ensure all arrangements spanning from spa treatments, excursions and all private dinners are looked after, not to forget; keeping a point of contact with the guests on every occasion and attend to every desire.

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Kudafushi Maldives

Special offer for children

Travel: now – 31 Oct 2020 – Complimentary accommodation up to 2 children age 2-11.99 yrs when sharing with at least 2 paying adults on meal plan booked by the accompanying adults

Kids Club “Little Bubbles Club” opened daily from 9:00am till 6:00pm, offers a happy, comfortable and safe environment for children to enjoy through crafts and games with resort child care professionals. Every day at Little Bubbles Club, children gets to enjoy theme-based activities from our weekly calendar, including educational, entertaining and cultural indoor and outdoor games. Babysitting service can also be arranged at required location with at least 24 hours’ notice.

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Coco Bodu Hithi

Special offer for children

Travel: now – 31 Oct 2020 Complimentary accommodation and meal up to 2 children age 2-11.99 yrs when sharing with at least 2 paying adults on meal plan booked by the accompanying adultsю

The Coco Bodu Hithi Resort reflects the Island’s character in its every dimension. Our Maldives resort is your chic retreat. Reconnect with yourself, your loved ones and the wonder of the natural world. Remind yourself what time out and travel should feel like. Breathe the clean, sea air. Meet the Hawksbill turtles. Witness the peaceful majesty of the native Nurse sharks. Explore the exotic colours of the reef’s inhabitants.

Swim with Manta rays. Take a sunset cruise across calm waters. Sink your toes into the white sand and ease yourself into island life and its relaxing, dreamy pace. All of this is yours, at the Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives Resort.

The Kid’s club is unavailable.

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Fushifaru

Special offer for children

Travel dates: now – 23 Dec 2020 Up to two children under the age of 12 years stay and eat free in the same villa and on the same board basis as the main occupants.

Fushifaru Maldives is a hotel in Fushifaru that features a designated smoking place, a safety deposit box and a barber shop. Fushifaru Maldives boasts accommodation in a chic-style building. It has non-smoking rooms and 24-hour room service, laundry and dry cleaning service. The property is 57 km from Pantano de Vargas Monument, while Tiny Island Marine Conservation Centre is 14 km away. Baa Atoll is 65 km from the hotel. The Kid’s club is unavailable, but there is outdoor playground and Babysitting/child services for additional charge.

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Jumeirah Vittaveli

Special offer for children

Travel dates: now – 09 Jan 2021 Children between 0 years to 3.99 years old benefit from complimentary combined airport transfers Children below 11.99 years will enjoy buffet breakfast and children below 5.99 years will enjoy meals as per parents booked meal plan

At Kuda Koli Kids Club, your child’s days will be filled with exploration and fun. The environment is welcoming and safe, designed especially for our younger guests. Resort fully equipped Kids Club and Teen Lounge offer extensive indoor and outdoor play areas.

In hotel weekly program, they offer a wide range of innovative and exciting activities including pizza making, face painting, treasure hunt, t-shirt painting, island exploration and pool games. The professional and enthusiastic Kids Club team’s mission is to make your child’s holiday experience one to remember and treasure!

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Sun Aqua Vilu Reef

Special offer for children

Travel dates: now – 31 Oct 2020

Two Children (0 – 11,99 y.o) will stay free in a room shared with 2 full paying adults (Green Tax of USD 6.00 per child per night will be charged), on Emerald Plan.

Sun Aqua Vilu Reef is a luxury family-friendly resort island in the heart of the Maldives. They have activities available for guests of all ages and even a babysitting service for any parents who want a bit of time alone. The kids’ club encourages your children to make friends, join fun activities and get to know fellow junior travelers from around the world. Kids’ Club hosts daily activities so please get in touch with our team to find out more.

Experience: Family/kids spa treatments, Kids Club, Family pool, Board games, Beach walks.

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Peak summer holiday time is fast approaching, but if you’re still undecided about where to go on holiday next, don’t worry – here are 10 of the best holiday destinations to consider if you’re planning some time away in August, including some brilliant beach holiday destinations.

Portugal

For sun, sea and super beaches without having to fly too far, Portugal is a terrific holiday destination. A blend of excellent golden sand beaches, whitewashed buildings and charming towns are just some of it’s appeals, not to mention it’s golf courses. Praia Verde, Praia da Rocha and Porto de Mos in the Algarve are great spots for a beach holiday, as is Vilamoura, whilst Lisbon and Porto are go-to destinations for a city break.

The French Riviera

France is virtually on the UK’s doorstep so after a relatively short flight – around two hours – you can be in the gorgeous Cote D’Azur region of the country. This is the playground of the rich and famous; the French Riviera includes some of the most glamorous cities in the country; Nice, St Tropez, Cannes and Monaco. Expect luxury hotels and apartments, Michelin star restaurants, high fashion shopping, pristine beaches and chic bars. If you like your holidays to include a bit of celeb-spotting as well as sun-worshipping, this is most definitely for you.

Corfu

This beautiful island is located just off the west coast of mainland Greece and is a real favourite with families searching for a blissful beach holiday as well as couples and groups of friends looking for a lively break. Lovers of sun, sea and sand will be thrilled by the range of Blue Flag beaches in Corfu – Sidari is highly recommended – while those wanting a faster pace of holiday will be entertained by loud and proud Kavos.

Gran Canaria

Holidaymakers can never really go wrong with the Canary Islands, and Gran Canaria is one of the most popular of the islands. It delivers on every level – bustling regions and towns, a family friendly ambience, large and welcoming beaches, and plenty to see and do. Pick a resort to suit your taste; Maspalomas, Playa del Ingles and Puerto Rico are big hitters, but you’ll find Amadores and Playa de Mogan quieter and even a little on the sleepy side. The latter is a charming little spot, perfect for romantics.

Croatia

Croatia’s secret as one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe has been out for a few years – it’s no longer a hidden gem but still relatively quiet compared to similar destinations such as Spain, Italy and Greece. Croatia can provide the best of both worlds – if you want a memorable beach holiday, try a visit to Hvar Island or Istria. If you want to combine a beach holiday and city break, Dubrovnik is one of the most exciting destinations around right now.

Costa Brava

As a holiday destination of excellence, Spain is still going strong and will always be popular with tourists because of its short flight times, sunny climate and relaxed vibe. The choice of resorts seems endless, whether focusing on the mainland or the neighbouring Balearic Islands (Ibiza, Majorca, Menorca, Formentera). We’ve picked out the Costa Brava here; part of the Catalonia region, it has an eye-catching coastline and pleasant regions such as Tossa del Mar and Lloret de Mar. The fabulous city of Barcelona is close by, too – why not spend a couple of days in the capital of Catalonia?

Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

If your holiday checklist is simply ‘sunny and a beach’ then Bulgaria’s Sunny Beach resort could be perfect! Bulgaria is an up-and-coming holiday destination and Sunny Beach, on the Black Sea coast, is the hottest spot in the country. It’s a purpose-built stretch of glorious sandy beach, stretching for around 8 km and fringed by bars, luxury hotels, top-class restaurants and clubs. In August, the atmosphere is buzzing and the weather superb – there’s an average of 12 hours of sunshine every day at this time of the year.

Maldives

For a tropical paradise, the Maldives takes some beating. For a holiday that provides the ultimate in relaxation, peace, tranquility and luxury, head here. The Maldives are a series of atolls and islands – 100 of which are resorts – in the Indian Ocean, so you really will feel a million miles away from anywhere as you lie on the vast expanses of white sand, gazing at brilliant blue skies and taking a leisurely dip in its warm waters. The Maldives is exotic and idyllic – two weeks here will work wonders for tired bodies and minds.

Norway

Summers in Norway offer an ever-changing landscape, plus it’s the perfect time to see the Western Fjords in good weather conditions. If you enjoy activities in the great outdoors such as hiking or canoeing, Norway’s abundance of lakes and woodlands make it easy to indulge in these activities. While it can be an expensive destination to visit, the breathtaking scenery and laid-back pace of life is worth experiencing first-hand. You’ll fall in love with it’s remote islands, rugged coastline and soaring mountains. You can eve get involved in cultural events like Bergen’s Beer Festival or Oslo’s Jazz Festival.

Amalfi Coast, Italy

Italy is a country that really deserves to be explored from top to toe, such as its delights. But if you have a week or two to play with in August, the Amalfi Coast is thoroughly recommended. The Amalfi Coast stretches down the south west of Italy, from just ‘under’ Naples and for around 30 miles, taking in picturesque clifftop towns as Sorrento, Ravello and Positano. Any of these would make for a delightful stay, but the best way to see the Amalfi Coast is to travel throughout, staying a few days in each.

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Bumble’s expert guide to the World Cup venues

The Cricket World Cup will be played out over the next six weeks at 11 venues across England and Wales.

Sportsmail's David 'Bumble' Lloyd offers his expert tips on each of the stadiums and the best places to eat and drink nearby.

Sportsmail's David 'Bumble' Lloyd offers his expert tips on each of the World Cup venues

Lord's

The ground: The home of cricket. Like nowhere else in the world. It can be costly, there's no getting away from that, and it's more champagne than beer. But people are absorbed in the cricket, appreciate skill and there's that unique hum of chatter and popping corks… .might be different in the World Cup, mind.

Out and about: Need to go a little further afield from St John's Wood. My staple is to head to Soho where Gopal's on Bateman Street expect me every time. If you want to push the boat out for a dead posh curry go to Benares in Mayfair where the food is top notch and the chef is mad keen on cricket. For pubs get yourself to Primrose Hill. There's the Queen's Head where the staff say Noel Gallagher is always in there but I've never seen him yet. Just down the road is the Engineer – that's also very good.

Lord's is the home of cricket and there really isn ' another venue like it anywhere in the world

Spectators enjoy lunch on the Nursery Ground in the sunshine at Lord's last weekend

The Oval

The ground: An absolute cracker and a totally different atmosphere across the river. The new development is world-class and there is always a very good pitch. You find plenty of lads and lasses about town and you get more of a raucous feel than at Lord's.

Out and about: You've got to get ever so slightly away from the ground and if you want to watch beautiful people go to Brinkley's in Chelsea. Next door to that is the Hollywood Arms and what you see is what you get – Hollywood. Pop into Pimlico for a more Bohemian approach while for a little gem go to Indian Street Food in Battersea. Exceptional.

A view of The Oval during Monday's World Cup warm-up between England and Afghanistan

Old Trafford

The ground: There's no place like home and the modern Old Trafford is another magnificent venue in a blaze of new, red buildings. Loads of memories for me but no pit or hate anymore, just a world-class atmospheric venue where a warm welcome awaits.

Out and about: Tram gets you in and out of Manchester in five minutes and that's where you should head. You'll find me and my mates at the Marble Arch in Rochdale Road or the Circus Tavern and we're more likely to have a Chinese here at the Little Yang Sing than a curry. If you want somewhere close to the ground the up and coming area is Chorlton-cum-Hardy where there's an eclectic mix of bars and restaurants from all over the world.

The modern Old Trafford is a blaze of new, red buildings and a warm welcome awaits visitors

Edgbaston

The ground: England's fortress. There's the Bullring in town and the ground is an extension of that. The players love it here and the national side always get fantastic support, not least from the Eric Hollies Stand where it's always rocking. Nothing better than sitting with a proper Brummie enjoying the cricket, like the block who shouted out to me many years ago when I reached a double Test century in a rich accent 'is there much more of this?'

Out and about: Birmingham is full of little secrets. I've only just found the Craven Arms with two rickety old tables outside and surrounded by buildings covered in graffiti. Don't be put off, it's a real ale pub, and across town head to the Hen and Chickens. It's run by an Asian family and they do some nice beers and a curry. A must visit. I try to avoid Broad Street because it's too busy but off the beaten track down the canal is the Tap and Spile. A nice little spot where you can have a beer and hear yourself think.

Edgbaston is England's fortress and the crowd guarantee a hostile atmosphere for visitors

Trent Bridge

The ground: Probably our prettiest international venue, a really beautiful place, and you feel like the crowd is on top of you. 18,000 in there at a push and again it's a happy hunting ground for England, particularly this one-day side.

Out and about: Ground is in a nice part of West Bridgford where you have options but you can walk to and back from the city. And as you stroll you might see a place called Hooters. Not one I'd recommend, dear reader. I'm not sure what goes on there but it does seem popular. Maid Marian way is curry central. Just take your pick. Laguna is the one for me. The Trip to Jerusalem is worth a visit but if you like your vinyl a pal or mine in a trilby hat plays great music in a pub called the Dragon where they have Scalextric racing during the week. Don't tell anyone else. It's our little secret ….

Trent Bridge is another favorite ground for the England team in one-day internationals

Headingley

The ground: One of my favorite places in the world. It's not everyone's cup or tea but I love the 'you can't come in here' mentality of Yorkshire folk. It's a traditional place, this is. It wouldn't be the same without a bit of no-nonsense attitude. The new rugby stand development will be there for all to see this summer and looks smashing.

Out and about: Leeds is a really happening place, it's buzzing. And if you go down to the railway station in the center of town you'll find the Scarbrough Taps and round the corner is the Head of Steam. Both score highly on the Bumble scale. And Nawaab is the curry of choice for the cricket community ….

Yorkshire's home ground Headingley will host England's match against Sri Lanka

Cardiff

The ground: It's a Marmite venue. It's a personal thing but I'm afraid it just doesn't do it for me. I'd much rather have Swansea. I used to love playing at the old St Helen's ground. You had to come down all those steps to get a duck and walk all the way back up again ….

Out and about: Take a flak jacket. This is not a place for the faint hearted. It's a place that frightens me to death! But there are a few good pubs in the city center. There's the Cottage, the Old Arcade and the Cambrian Tap. All three are refuge from the mayhem you'll find in Cardiff on a Friday and Saturday night but I'm afraid I'm not an expert on the restaurants because I just scuttle back into my hotel and get room service … But I do know Le Monde is a cracking fish restaurant popular with cricket folk.

A full house at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff for the Ashes Test staged there back in 2015

Southampton

The ground: It's not the easiest thing to get but they've built a really nice, well-appointed ground down in Hampshire. Accessibility is the one negative you get from supporters but they do their best and once you're in the Ageas Bowl it's easy to get around the concourses. Rod Bransgrove is not short of a bob or two and he's spent a lot to do wonders down there.

Out and about: People don't tend to socialize in Southampton itself and I like to base myself in Winchester which is really nice. There's also the New Forest on the doorstep and a nice little village nearby in Botley where Purbani is the place to go but if you want to stay close you could always book yourself into the Hilton on the ground and watch from your room.

A view of the Ageas Bowl in Southampton during the warm-up between England and Australia

Durham

The ground: Probably the least accessible of our World Cup venues and is actually based in Chester-le-Street rather than Durham but a lovely looking, big, wide-open ground overlooked by the haunted Lumley Castle! Best commentary box in the country if that's any use for you and fabulous people who don't appear to feel the cold.

Out and about: Durham is a beautiful city and very lively in the center. Go up the hill to the Victoria which has lots of little rooms and in the center you'll find the Rising Sun. Don't miss it! And for your curry go over the bridge, turn left over the cobbles and you might just find Spice Lounge. Tell them I sent you!

Lumley Castle ( right) provides the backdrop to Durham's ICG ground in Chester-le-Street

Taunton

The ground: My absolute favorite. Great cricket ground limp bang in the middle of town with fantastic support from knowledgeable cricket people and so many memories from my playing days. In my opinion Taunton should stage international matches every season. They've produced some fabulous cricketers with real character and characters are what you get in the crowd.

Out and about: It's all about the scrumpy which is not for the faint-hearted. It's invariably cloudy and don't be surprised if you find the odd wasp in your pint. Just outside the ground is the Plow where they have eight ciders on tap. Take a safety net. Then there's the Crown and Scepter where we used to stay when I played for Lancashire. It had a skittle alley then but there's a pool table and bar billiards now. I'll see tea there! Had the hottest curry of my life in Taunton at the Bayleaf ….

A view of County Championship action at the home of Somerset in Taunton

Bristol

The ground: Another ground that's done well with the redevelopment around it but it's probably the least fashionable of our venues. Bit of a slope like Lord's and slightly out of own but take the bus because parking near the ground is a problem.

Out and about: Bristol can be a bit edgy and not somewhere I know well but you won't go wrong with the Highbury Vaults and the Royal Navy Volunteer. For a curry let's go veggie – it's the future – with the Thali in Montpelier. Very bohemian.

Bristol County Ground during the warm-up match between West Indies and New Zealand

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Hotel Review: Capella Marigot Bay Resort and Marina, St Lucia

Capella Marigot Bay exterior with pool and bar

The St Lucian landscape, especially around the south west coast on its Caribbean edge, is a tapestry of twisty hilly roads laced with lush valleys, banana palms, hillside forests and white sandy beaches. When it comes to luxuriant beauty, this island has it in abundance.

Following one of those twisty hills leads to the five star Capella Marigot Bay Resort and Marina. It’s carved into the hills around the natural harbour of Marigot bay and the first approach is to the hotel’s reception on the hilltop. You are greeted by a flurry of team members who take your bags, offer cold towels and a drink and generally make a fuss. From there a path leads to 127 rooms that cascade downwards towards undulating and lush landscape of the resort, the pools, restaurants, marina and shops.

Bird’s eye view of the pool at Capella Marigot Bay

The property is now on its third incarnation. It had its first heyday in the 1950s when its bar, the celebrated Hurricane Hole, was the place to be seen, and stars including Ava Gardner were regulars. Then it became a Discovery resort but six years later, it was rebranded and newly refurbished by the expanding Capella hotel group for luxury seekers.

The sprawling nature of the resort means you could get lost. Staff follow the motto “to take the guest to their point of comfort” which means not just pointing them in the right direction but actually taking them to their destination, regardless of what they might be doing.

Capella Marigot Bay romantic setting for exterior dining

Who For

Affluent holiday-makers, most likely couples, looking for some St Lucian sunshine amid beautiful scenery. Families too, but currently there is no kids’ club.

Accommodation

Bedroom at Capella Marigot Bay

The air-conditioned rooms are very spacious, cool and shady to escape the tropical sun with lashings of teak wood floors, doors and shutters and balcony. Four poster king size beds have mosquito nets and the large, black-tiled bathrooms generally come with wet rooms with oversized shower heads and fine toiletries. A few have baths too.

Some rooms come with their own outdoor Jacuzzi built into wide verandas, and many have views over the bay and the large open-air kidney-shaped pool. There’s coffee and tea making facilities, a large TV, a mini bar and a safe.

Facilities

The Aurega Spa at Capella Marigot Bay

The Aurega Spa, named after a constellation in the northern hemisphere, has a sensational menu of massages, wraps and beauty treatments. Their signature treatments are based on the cycles of the moon, lasting 120 minutes. There’s a modern gym too and a beauty salon.

On hot days, a dip in the infinity pool or being perched by the pool bar sipping blessedly cool cocktails is just the tonic. Both are surrounded by stylish cabanas or shaded day beds and egg chairs.

Food and drink

Rum Cave so called for its huge selection of rums

The Hurricane Hole has now been replaced with the with Rum Cave, its design reminiscent of a cellar. It’s new name reflects its extensive range of rums including locally distilled rums such as the Chairman’s Reserve, Admiral Rodney and 1931 – the best rum you can get. This is a small cosy space and tables are made from barrels and diners sit on high stools. Ambience is informal and the menu includes a selection of small plates (nine tapas style options) created for sharing.

Their signature restaurant is The Grill at 14⁰61⁰. Its location at the resort’s highest point means you get to enjoy the stunning views and watch the yachts as they moor or leave the harbour while dining al fresco or choose to sit indoors.

There is pool bar with stools so you can snack and drink without whilst still in the water. But if you don’t fancy that you can make yourself comfortable at the Brut Bar nearby for some sushi.

A short walk along the marina is the al fresco Bayside Cafe which is ideal for informal dining. Though not owned by the hotel there are other restaurants including a lovely Indian restaurant called Masala Bay.

What’s nearby

The Capella Marigot Bay marina looks romatic in the evening light

A short stroll across a bridge and a walkway that passes the sometimes extravagant yachts moored in the marina, leads to a quaint development of shops and restaurants. In the evening the marina is lit up and as the colours shimmer in the harbour water, its easy to get lost in the romance of the scene.

There’s no doubt that the harbour and marina are beautiful, and there is a tiny beach opposite. Better still there is a 15-minute speedboat shuttle that can take you to Anse Cochon beach as part of the Capella experience. They throw in the towels too. You can snorkel there to get a gorgeous eyeful of the coral reef.

Marigot Bay is located between Castries and Soufriere, each less than an hour drive away. Or ask the hotel to arrange a guided tour to catch a boat to Soufriere and visit the Maranatha Botanical Gardens to view tropical and native plants and learn about their therapeutic properties. Then visit Tet Paul Nature Trail where after a brief hike to the summit, a stunning view of the island’s majestic twin peaks, the Piton unfolds before you.

For a little more adventure book a rain forest adventure and experience a tour of the forest canapy via a cable, trek its mountainous landscape or zip line all the way up and back down.

Wifi available?

Yes and its free

Room rates

Prices from $550 (£355.00) per room, per night in a ‘Resort View’ room, based on two adults sharing.

More info

St Lucia tourist board has lots of information worth reading

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Sensational service, beautiful views and delicious food make for a fabulous holiday experience. One minor gripe is the lack of beach, but never mind, there is a boat shuttle to Anse Conchon.

4.7

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What’s On In And Around Kirkcaldy This Weekend (Tues 4th July 2017)

Well, summer has officially started as it's been raining more times than it's been sunny here in Kirkcaldy!! Hopefully, we get some great weather and, by reading this, you get some ideas for things to do in the sunshine. As usual, we’ll break this post into: Stuff to do with families, walkable pets, pubs, restaurants, gigs and things we just think look fun.

Stuff to do with families

Tomorrow:

All New Edinburgh Historic Trail for Kids! (Free) Launch Event

"Come along to the launch of the Greater Grassmarket's Kids Historic Trail on Wednesday 5th July! At the free launch event, kids will be taken on a tour of the Grassmarket by characters from the Historic Trail including William Mitchell, the Tinklarian Doctor, Dr Thomas Guthrie and a poverty stricken street urchin taken in by a good Samaritan, and will hear their fascinating life stories. The tour will take the kids to King’s Stables Road where they can imagine what it would have been like hundreds of years ago when knights would joust and fight to the death in the area. They will also visit the grave of Greyfriars Bobby and hear the story of the loyal dog and his owner. There will be two, one hour-long tours, starting at 11am and 1pm. Families are invited to show up on the day at the centre of the Grassmarket (opposite Made in Italy - 42 Grassmarket EH1 2JU). Pick up your FREE MAP, CRAYONS AND EARPHONES in one of the Grassmarket businesses: El Toro Loco (60 Grassmarket) The French Connection Creperie (Grassmarket Square) John Bain's Retro Sweets (37 Grassmarket) Fabhatrix (37 Grassmarket) Beehive Inn Grassmarket (18 Grassmarket) Tune in to the audio guide on your mobile or tablet and listen to tales of time gone by. Famous characters including Burke and Hare, ‘Half-Hangit’ Maggie and the Wizard of West Bow all come to life with details of their gruesome activities. Suitable for children aged six and over this fun day out will keep little minds intrigued and informed about what life was like hundreds of years ago. School and holiday club groups welcome. No booking required, just turn up and enjoy!"

11AM - 3PM Grassmarket, Edinburgh More info from original source here...

Kids Go Free Weekend

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A private museum of contemporary sculpture, showing work by established and emerging artists set across 120 acres of woodland & meadows. Unlimited FREE access for your little ones over this whole weekend. All under 16s will gain FREE entry to Jupiter Artland and there will be fantastic arts and crafts drop-in activities running throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday, from the Jupiter ArtHUT." Discover artworks, the woodlands and its little inhabitants as well...

Bonnington House Steadings, Wilkieston Edinburgh, United Kingdom EH27 8BB

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And, for the more energetic amongst you...

Cycling Super Sunday for mini riders

"ActiveFife would like to to invite families to the park to play on bikes. We will have lots of balance bikes and bikes to borrow. There will be a mini course for children on balance bikes and pedal bikes as well as instructors on hand for anyone who would like to get back on their bike. Opportunties for a short led rides round the park. This event is supported by Middleden Mountain Bike Club from Kirkcaldy and Green Kirkcaldy."

FREE Sunday 10AM - 12PM Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy Looks like it might be a bit showery this weekend but for more info from original source, go here

Walk of the week

Raith Park Circular – Kirkcaldy

"This route takes the walker around the little known Raith Park area of the town and is a nice circular route to explore. Raith Park was once a grand landscaped estate and dates from the late 1700’s. The area is now occupied mainly by farmland and housing but you can still see some of the area’s former years hidden away in the landscape. The route begins at a gate situated on Oriel Road (A910) but there are a number of other starting points along the route. If arriving at the start point by car, there is on street parking available in the nearby housing estate. The start point can also be reached by the local bus service. The paths throughout the route can be very muddy in places and the path is uneven in several sections and such it may not be suitable for all walkers. Passing through the gate, the route heads west into the woods along a well trodden path. This leg of the walk is popular with dog walkers and runners. The path weaves it’s way through the wood and passes by a large farm. Take care here as the route can be busy with farm machinery. After passing the farm the route opens up and the surrounding fields can be seen. This is a great route for spotting butterflies and birds. The route eventually starts to loop back towards the east at the base of Broom Hill. If you would like a better view of the park then the hill does offer a nice view down over it. The return stretch of the route is easy walking and follows the path of a burn that feeds into Raith Lake. This area is bad for midges in the warmer months so make such you have plenty of insect repellent especially as you near the lake itself. The lake is well know for it’s trout and is often very busy. After passing the lake the route veers back towards the starting point and through the woodland you began your walk. A pleasant walk in the spring and summer months.

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Restaurant of the week

The Prince Indian Restaurant

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"The Prince Indian Restaurant is based in Kirkcaldy High Street. Providing the best Indian and Continental food since 1999."

231 High Street, Kirkcaldy 01592 268881 More from original source here...

Pub of the week

Race Night Fundraiser at The Gunners, Kirkcaldy

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"Kirkcaldy Kestrels are having a Race Night/Disco with Buffet at the Gunners Club on Friday 7th July to raise funds for the upcoming season. Tickets for the night are priced at just £5 with doors opening at 7pm for the first race at 7.30pm. There will be 8 sponsored races to have a flutter upon and you can be the owner of a horse (which you can name) for an additional £5. Your details will be entered onto the race card and there will be prizes for the winning owners. You can sponsor a race for only £20 and your company details will be on all race cards and announced during the race as well as being thanked on our Facebook page. We are also looking for donations for our raffle so please feel free to get in touch. To purchase tickets (Kids welcome), buy a horse, sponsor a race or donate prizes you can contact our commercial team through Facebook or email. Lesley Thomson - [email protected] Abbie Bryson - [email protected] Jenny Seath - [email protected]"

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Gigs

Project 6 Live from 9pm - July 8th, Weavers Kirkcaldy

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"Join for a great night with Project 6 making their Weavers debut !!! Project 6 are an amazing band that cover some of the best songs ever to be written. This a night not to be missed, we promise you will have a great time, come along and show your support. Free admission !!!"

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Dunfermline Fake Festival 2017

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"Do you like to rock? We’re betting so and that’s why Fake Festivals are coming to town this July, for a massive day of partying. We will bring 3 of our very best ‘fake-bands’ for Queen, Oasis and Kasabian - supported by 5 local bands - in a giant marquee with large bar and an outside food/entertainment area. Don’t miss this, it will be huge!" Kid Friendly

Saturday at 12:30 PM - 11 PM Pittencrieff Park KY12 8 Dunfermline, Fife More from original source here...

Somethings fun

QUIZ NIGHT WITH MUNGIS at Betty Nicols Kirkcaldy. July 4th

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The Fortress - Night Game - 7th July

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"1 - You do not need to book this event online. 2 - This is for The Fortress, not for The Fort. Post Code: KY1 3LS Kick-Off: 7:00PM FPS Limit: 330fps - STRICTLY Ammo Limit: 300 rounds per game + 150 for side-arm Ammo Weight Limit: 0.25g Cost: £20 walk-on - £30 gun hire only - £38 full hire + 5000 BB's Age Limits: (Since it's asked regularly) - We recommend players be at least 13 and accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times up until the age of 16. - Age 16 and over, a disclaimer must be signed by a parent or guardian at sign in and be present. - Age 18 and over, a disclaimer must be signed by yourself and a valid emergency contact number be given. Use of full-seal eye protection is absolutely mandatory. Free face masks are available to borrow. ALL GUNS WILL BE CHRONO'D & TAGGED. Anyone caught with a hot gun, heavy ammo or dense ammo during a game will be banned. We will have plenty of hire guns and pyro for sale. We even have massive stock of Airsoft Guns and gear that can be browsed on our website:www.airsoftworld.net If anyone has any questions, please post them in this event so that everyone can see. Thanks!"

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Dr Bike Fix-it Drop in

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"Give your bike some love and bring it along for a FREE ‘fix-it session’ with Dave’s Bike Shed. Free 15 minute bike health check including air, tyres, brakes and any basic repairs or replacements. Our Dr Bike, David Seaman, will also be on hand to answer questions and give you useful advice and tips on how to care for your bike. This should make you, and your bike, happier and keep you on the road for longer! No need to book. All you have to do is remember to bring your bike along. Sessions will last around 15 minutes each and will be on a first come first served basis."

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Scooby vs Evo day July 9th

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"For the second year we bring you this amazing day out, not to be missed with some very special cars on display and on track. Club booking info [email protected]"

Sunday at 10 AM at Knockhill See more from original source here... There you have it for another week, we hope you find something interesting to do here and have a great week, here’s hoping for sunshine! Disclaimer: A K Campbell and Son are not affiliated with any event or outing we share here, it’s just stuff we think is fun and so, if you have any problems you have to go to the organisers of the event or whatever, not us. Basically, we’re not being paid by anyone to post for them or making any money from any sales i.e tickets etc. And, if injured, it’s on your own head. You are legally responsible for yourselves! What are you up to this weekend, got anything to add? Comment below. Hopefully see you in our jewellery shop on Kirkcaldy High Street soon.

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punjabgrillindianrestaurant · 3 years ago

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Best Indian Restaurants In Sunshine West | Punjab Grill Indian Restaurant

If you are someone who is dying to eat Indian food here in Melbourne then we got you. When someone says Best Indian Restaurant In Sunshine West then only one name comes in mind and i.e Punjab Grill Restaurant. Apart from the delicious food here, the ambiance of this restaurant is very friendly, lively, and attractive.

When someone says spicy Indian food what comes to your mind?

At Punjab Grill Indian restaurant you will get what you are craving for. Creamy curries, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside potato bonds, and veggie samosas, nothing can beat the spices and special Indian food flavor.

Unlike other restaurants, we will serve you the dishes in their original form and fresh. So, if you are bored of eating Indian food then this sunshine west best Indian restaurant is for you only.

Looking For Best Indian Restaurants In Sunshine West?

When it comes to delightful and mouth-watering food, Punjab Grill is one of the best restaurants in Melbourne. No matter if you are coming here with your loved ones or alone, we will not miss a single chance to impress you with the delightful cuisine.

The team of experienced chefs that we have is the main reason why we are considered as top restaurants sunshine west. They choose the best of species from different corners of Indian to bump your taste buds.

Not just the delightful food here but the way our staff will welcome you and present the food before you will win your heart definitely.

In simple words, it can be said that Punjab Grill is one of the best food places in sunshine west. So, you should not waste your time thinking because your favorite dishes are waiting for you.

Enjoy Good Food In Sunshine West

Punjab Grill Indian Restaurant comes amongst the most popular restaurants in sunshine west. We are everyone’s favorite today and it’s all because of our dedicated and experienced team who puts a lot of effort to satisfy your taste buds.

So, step your foot outside and come to the best family Indian restaurants sunshine west then you can step inside the Punjab Grill restaurant.

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Unlike other restaurants, you don’t need to check your pockets before coming to us. You can have all of your favorite food at an affordable price.

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Some FAQ’s About Indian Restaurants

Indian Cuisine is quite popular and famous in the world and Indian Restaurants are running packed houses even in Australia. These restaurants serve the best quality food. Foodies are experts and are always in search of new options. Indian cuisine is hot selling cakes specially in Australia. Many Indians living away from their homeland have found their way to Indian cuisine.

Indian dishes are lip smacking and even natives are tempted to try out these dishes. But people have many queries regarding Indian Cuisine now-a-days. Here are some frequently asked questions about Indian cuisine and Indian restaurants and their answers given by experts in the respective field. Learn the answers to the common questions before exploring Best Indian restaurants in Melbourne.

Why do people like to visit Indian Restaurants?

Eating at an Indian restaurant is certainly an enjoyable activity for many people across the globe. People love the warm, friendly and homely environment at these restaurants and live to enjoy this time with their family, friends or loved ones. Most people like to visit Indian Restaurants because they simply love the mouth watering delicacies, the spot on service and home-like ambience. Indian people who are living in Australia go to Indian restaurants to reconnect with their roots. Native people visit Indian restaurants because they wish to try out the famous hot and spicy curries and lip smacking delicacies served at an Indian Restaurant.

What are the dishes available In Indian restaurants?

The menu starts with tasty entrees like Onion Bhajji, Samosa, Chaats, Kebabs and tandoori chicken etc. The mains would include some of the popular Indian dishes like Mutter Panner, Palak Panner, Malai Kofta, Butter chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Korma, Lamb Rogan Josh, Lamb Vindaloo To Name just a few. One can also enjoy the delicious Indian Desserts like Gulab Jamuns, Gajar ka Halwa, Kulfi etc. Besides, Most Indian restaurants offer a set of Menus to suit your preferences and are also budget friendly. There are menus that offer kids friendly food. Go check out the best Indian food in Melbourne and explore the vast menu. Try something new to tingle your taste buds.

What is unique about Indian cuisine?

Indian cuisine is unique in terms of taste and flavours. Indian food has authentic Indian Spices or Desi Masalas and hers to add that kick to the dishes. Indian garam masala adds a unique taste and aroma to the dish. Herbs and spices such as turmeric, cumin, cloves, coriander ,mint , saffron, asafoetida, curry leaves etc. All of these herbs add extra taste and flavour to these dishes.

Do they prepare dishes from scratch?

Yes, Indian cuisine is all about cooking dishes right from the scratch using fresh and clean ingredients. One may be rest assured to be served freshly made dishes including rotis, chapattis, naan and other Indian bread apart from snacks, curries and main course dishes.

Do they source from local farms & markets?

Yes, Indian restaurants source their fresh ingredients from the local market. Most of the items on the menu are made from the vegetables grown somewhere close to the restaurant. Everything is super fresh and in season food. If you’re in Melbourne, you can visit Top Restaurants In Sunshine West to try out this incredible appetizing cuisine.

Hoping this answers all your common queries. So what is stopping you from trying your hands on the wide variety of Indian Dishes.

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If you are tired with sea of people crowded in the famous tourist destinations, 6 pristine islands below certainly makes visitors fascinated.

Koh Phayam

Koh Phayam is the second largest island in the Andaman sea, Ranong Province. This island is known as the “paradise on earth” with white sand, blue sea, sunshine and palm forests, surrounded green by palm forests and pine forests. Especially, today, Koh Phayam island is still very deserted visitors..

In Koh Phayam there are not many colorful coral reefs for snorkeling to attract visitors. However, dropping yourself in the clear blue waters of the sea or renting a motorbike to wander, explore the rubber plantations and the nice little restaurants on the island is also very rewarding experiences worth to try.

Beaches on Koh Phayam

Long beach (Haad Yai) in the west is the longest and best beach for sunsets and enjoying beach life. There is a lot of space for a lonesome spot under a tree or for jogging on the wide beach during low tide. There is nothing much to do but relaxing, reading books or having a drink in a beach bar or restaurant. Wifi is available in some places. And at nighttime a few bars are open for pool billard and music.

Buffalo bay (Ao Khwai) is a flat sandy bay in the north of Phayam. During low tides the water disappears from half of the bay, but at high tide it is like a big bath tube with warm and calm bright blue water. The beach is divided into two areas, where the small beach resorts are located. It is a place to be for people who are seeking silence and a very relaxing atmosphere.

There are some short beaches like Ao Mae Mai on the eastern side of Koh Phayam near to the piers and the village. These places are ok for people without a focus on beach life but to do some other activities.

Things to do

A few resorts on Ko Phayam offer boat trips for fishing, snorkeling or diving. The best places are not around the island but a bit more south in the Andaman Sea. Daytrips to Ko Surin national park or to the smaller islands of Ko Kam can be worthwhile, if the weather and sea conditions are fine. In the future trips into the Mergui archipelago in Myanmar with its hundreds of unspoiled islands will be possible.

Surfing in Koh Phayam

Exploring the small island is an option using a rental motorbike or a bicycle. In about one hour nearly every spot reachable by roads can be visited.

Cycling around Koh Phayam

How to get to Koh Phayam

Ko Phayam is usually accessed from Ko Phayam Pier in Ranong town on the mainland; see the Ranong travel section for details on getting there and to the pier.

If you prefer to book your travel in advance, you can book ferry tickets to Ko Phayam online with Ranong Ferry who can arrange both slow boat and speed boat ticketing.

In high season, slow boats depart for Phayam from Ranong at 09:30, 10:00 and 14:00 for 200 baht and take two hours. Speedboats depart at least once every two hours from 09:30 to 16:30 for 350 baht and take 45 minutes, with hourly departures in peak season. In low season, one slow boat departs at 09:30, weather permitting.

From the main village pier on Ko Phayam, slow boats return to Ranong in high season at 08:30, 14:00 and 15:00. Speedboats return hourly in peak season from 07:00 to 17:00, with fewer departures during the shoulder months.

Two of the Ranong-bound speedboats departing from Phayam can usually stop at the New Pier on the east coast of Ko Chang Noi for 350 baht; times depend on tides so ask a travel agent. A private longtail boat costs around 2,500 baht, per boat not per person, and can drop you at any of the west-coast resorts on Chang.

If you’re heading to Ao Siad on the south coast of Ko Chang Noi, take the 14:00 slow boat from Phayam and call one of the bungalow joints to request a pick up by longtail, and be sure to tell the slow boat crew what you’re up to.

Nokair offers two flights daily (early morning and afternoon) from Bangkok Don Mueang to Ranong. Minibus shuttles drive from the airport to the town or pier for 200 Baht p.p. If taking the flight in the afternoon, an overnight stay is necessary in Ranong.

Overland buses are reaching Ranong from Bangkok (8-9 hours) or Phuket/Khao Lak (4/2 hours).

Getting around

Walking is not a great way to get around Ko Phayam due to the relatively long distances between beaches. Motorbike taxis hang out near the pier and charge 70 to 100 baht to take you any place on the island. Resorts can call them to pick you up whenever you need.

Phayam’s narrow lanes are great for bicycling along the mostly flat or rolling terrain. Quality mountain bikes can be rented at Took’s Place in the village for 100 baht per day. Several resorts rent out bicycles as well.

Motorbikes can be rented for around 200 baht per day at several places in the village and most resorts. Travellers are occasionally overcharged for minor bumps and scratches at certain shops; we had a good experience at Oak & Amy on the immediate right after leaving the pier, and some expats suggested Popeye, located a little further up from the pier on the left.

There are no cars or trucks on Phayam, just the motorbikes and a few tractors and ATVs. Be careful when riding, as deep ruts and patches of slippery sand often appear without warning on the not-so-well-maintained lanes.

Weather and climate

The climate on Ko Phayam is tropical with a long rainy period from May till end of November and lots of rain and storm coming from he indian ocean. From December till april the weather is fine and calm with sunshine and blue seas. The daytime temperature ranges between 28 and 33 degrees Celsius and the water temperature is around 28 degrees. High season is from December till March.

Where to stay in Koh Phayam

There are many small bungalow resorts along the beaches and in the middle of the island. They are all family owned with a very friendly but simple atmosphere. The prices are still quite low. If you decide to live along the small road that leads thru the island, you will be part of the daily life on Ko Phayam. While being on the beach will mean relaxing and hiding away from life a bit. An interesting location to sleep is Lamai Resort in the center of the island on a hill top with wonderful views and a panoramic restaurant. The best beach resorts is probably the Blue Sky Resort on the east side, but the beach is not the best. On Buffalo Bay we recommend The Buffalo Bay Vacation Club and the Heaven Beach Resort. On Long Beach Phayam Lodge is a good choice, if you like higher quality bungalows.

You can find, check rates, reviews & availability for the hotels, Ko Phayam bungalows in Koh Phayam on Agoda.com or Booking.com.

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Surfing in Koh Phayam

Cycling around Koh Phayam

Sunset over Koh Phayam

Koh Yao Noi

Although the location of Kho Yao Noi is quite close to Phuket but the island is less known to tourists. Therefore, Koh Yao Noi become an ideal vacation place for tourists who love the rustic, quiet, tranquility, love to explore and want to experience the romantic private moments.

To explore this island, you can rent a mountain bike and cycling along the trails to go around the island. You can also visit the rubber plantations, learn about the idyllic life of the locals and taste the local delicacies such as banana smoothies, coconut curry …

Things to do in Koh Yao Noi

Koh Yao Noi does not have any particular landmark or stunning view point, nevertheless, while driving around, you will discover a place that has changed very little in 20 years, aside from a few more motorbikes and the new 7-Eleven. A drive around its quiet roads reveals a place of true peace and simplicity for the traveller.

Koh Yao Noi beach

Wooden houses all along the roads, buffalos taking mud baths in the rice paddies, the cool, shaded roads passing through the many rubber plantations and the beauty of the mangrove with its trees standing in the middle of the sea are just a few of the natural charms of this simple island.

Koh Yao Noi Climbing

The laid-back feeling of the island is contagious, time slows down and nothing seems to pressure the inhabitants who spend a lot of time chatting in small groups, lounging in the afternoon under salas or in hammocks.

You will find few restaurants and few bars along the coastline with only a small village near the pier with small local shops and all the government buildings including a school, hospital, police station, and electricity and post offices. Another small concentration can be found at the Tha Krao Pier to Krabi on the east coast.

Cycling around Koh Yao Noi

To get around, motorbikes (200 Baht for a half day) and tuk-tuks are available for hire.

Kayaking in Koh Yao

Some local shops have sea kayaks for rent, but your hotel or bungalow will certainly offer these, as well as day trips to the amazing “Koh Hong” – the stunning rocks facing the island. See Kayaking tours (from Phuket) for more information.

Koh Yao taxi

How to get to Koh Yao Noi

You can get to the island from the airport, by a taxi which will take you to the pier in 25 minutes. Long-tail boat ferries make daily trips to Yao Noi from Bang Rong Pier on the east coast of Phuket. The fare is 80 Baht for the one-hour journey, with daily departures from Phuket at 9.30 am, 12 noon and 5 pm. The boat will make a short stop on Koh Yao Yai, then cross to Koh Yao Noi, only 8 minutes away. Long-tail boats can also be hired at Ao Po pier for charter to Koh Yao.

The island is between Phuket, Krabi and Phang-Nga Bay. It lies 42 kilometers south of the mainland of Phang-Nga Province. The bay has an area of 141,067 square kilometers, consisting of 44 islands. The two most important of these islands are Koh Yao Noi (Little Long Island) and Koh Yao Yai (Big Long Island).

Long-tail boat ferries make daily trips to Yao Noi from Bang Rong Pier on the east coast of Phuket. From the airport, a taxi will take you to the pier in 25 minutes. To get to the pier, take route 4027 east from the Heroines’ Monument, then turn right at the sign for Bang Rong (or Bangrong) and follow along for a few kilometers.

The fare is 50 Baht for the one-hour journey, with daily departures from Phuket at 9.30 am, 12 noon and 5 pm. The boat will make a short stop on Koh Yao Yai, then cross to Koh Yao Noi, only 8 minutes away. Long-tail boats can also be hired at Ao Po pier for charter to Koh Yao.

Transportation from Phuket Island to Kohyao Noi/Yai

The public boats (longtail and speed boats) are becoming more reliable and thus more popular with our adventurous or travel-savvy guests. This is public transportation though and comfort levels may not meet your expectations.

From Phuket

Take a taxi from the Airport / hotel on Phuket to Bang Rong Pier

Longtail boat or speed boat transfer from Bang Rong Pier to Manoh Pier Koh Yao Noi

Take Tuk Tuk (taxi) from Manoh Pier to Hotel /Bungalow/Resort

Weather of Koh Yao Noi

The island sits at Latitude 8 degrees north and enjoys a tropical climate characterized by year round high temperatures and fairly little rainfall due to the position. During the months of May-July and again in September-October Monsoon winds refresh the island with evening gusts that see the palm trees swaying and the odd downpour is possible. Best advice is to arm yourself with sun cream as the weather is mostly good.

Where to stay in Koh Yao Noi

A favourite of families with a good mix of accommodation, Pasai Beach stretches to meet the upscale Lom Lae Beach at the island’s southeastern tip. Head up the east coast to the lovely Klong Jark beach, which hosts a couple of high-end resorts along with some flashpacker options. Backpackers will be better served on Tha Khao Beach over on the southwest coast. Closer to the fishing boats, Nawik and Laem Sai offer more of a local air.

Six Senses Koh Yao Noi

For a lesser-developed island on the Andaman coast, Ko Yao Noi has a good variety of places to stay. From a 500 baht a night bamboo shack to a 50,000 baht pool villa, Yao Noi has it all. Peeking into most every bungalow and resort choice on the island, we were impressed with the quality and value of the offerings here.

Most places are small scale and family-run, and where they might lack cool efficiency they usually make up for it with a warm and helpful attitude. There’s little in the rock-bottom budget price range but for moderately cheap to flashpacker budgets, Yao Noi offers many solid choices. If you’re in need of mid-priced accommodation with air-con and swimming pools, you’ll find a better range on nearby Ko Yao Yai or Ko Lanta.

At the budget end, one of our favourites is Pasai Cottage, set across the road from Pasai beach in a cluster of bungalow resorts. Its 10 fan bungalows brim with colour and character, and the staff are friendly. The attached cafe offers sea views and a good gathering spot with a traveller’s ambience. Just up the road near Tha Khao beach is Nam Tok bungalow, another friendly spot where travellers will find good company. Though Nam Tok’s cheaper huts could use some fixing up, its welcoming owner and common kitchen and bar area add to its appeal, especially for those travelling solo.

Koh Yao Noi bungalow

Those visiting Yao Noi and seeking a place to stay in the 800-1,500 baht range really have a wealth of choice, and we had a tough time selecting the best. But three flashpacker-budget bungalows stood out for us. We really liked Suntisook Resort, a collection of fan and air-con bungalows found across the road from Tha Khao beach, for its cheerful design touches and relaxed, family-friendly garden setting. The restaurant is good, too, and run with care by a friendly mother and daughter team.

The nearby Baan Tha Khao Bungalow is another good spot with an absolute beachfront setting and a good variety of options for travellers, from smaller beach huts for two, to a family-sized bungalow with two double beds to concrete bungalows with air-con. If you’re not desperate for a beachfront spot, then try Hill House, found in a shaded rubber-tree plantation setting up a steep hill from Tha Khao beach. Its wooden fan bungalows have generous-sized balconies, which you’ll likely spend a lot of time on to take in the spectacular sea and sunrise views.

Koh Yao Noi bungalow

At the top end of the range, Six Senses Yao Noi (You can check rates, reviews & availability for this hotel on Agoda.com or Booking.com) resort is not only the best on Ko Yao Noi but is rated among the best in the world – it doesn’t appear in the Living Nomads accommodation list for the island only because we didn’t personally inspect it. On the bucket list! But if you have cash to burn and are looking for a romantic, pampered getaway, we’re certain you won’t go wrong there.

Six Senses Koh Yao Noi

You can find, check rates, reviews & availability for the hotels, resorts, bungalows in Koh Yao Noi on Agoda.com or Booking.com.

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Six Senses Koh Yao Noi

Koh Yao Noi bungalow

Koh Yao Noi beach

Koh Yao Noi Climbing

Kayaking in Koh Yao

Cycling around Koh Yao Noi

Koh Kradan

Koh Kradan is an island with a relatively small area (about 4 km long and 1000 m wide) in Trang province. Because of the size of the island is quite small to visit the island, visitors only take about 3 hours kayaking.

For couples in love, Koh Kradan is an ideal destination by the poetic space, the waves whispering and the cool breezes carry the salty taste of the sea. When you come Koh Kradan, you will have really comfortable relaxing moments in unspoiled natural space, tranquility here.

How to get to Koh Kradan

By private boats from Koh Mook or Koh Libong or Koh Ngai or from the pier at Trang coast. Day trip boats from Koh Lanta stop at Koh Kradan as well as speedboats from Koh Lipe like Tigerlinetravel.com or Bundhayaspeedboat.com. During the rainy season Koh Kradan can not be visited on a regular basis.

Whether from the mainland or other islands, all boats pick up and drop off in front of Kradan Beach Resort towards the south end of the main beach.

To/from the mainland Trang town is the main jumping off point for Ko Kradan, with travel agents near the train station offering combined minibus/longtail boat transfers departing in high season at 11:00 and 16:00 for 450 baht. After arriving at Kuan Thung Khu Pier on the mainland you’ll hop in the boat for the one-hour cruise to Kradan. Boats return to Kuan Thung Khu and a waiting minibus to Trang at 08:30 and 13:30. See the Trang transport section for info on getting there and onward transport.

There are no shared boats to/from Kradan in low season. A private transfer will run 2,200 baht all up from Trang—per group, not per person—and will depend on weather conditions.

Other islands From around November 1 to March 31, speedboats and ferries connect Ko Kradan directly to a number of other islands. Tickets can be booked through any resort on Ko Kradan; whoever sells you the ticket will need to call the boat so it’s best to give them prior notice.

Heading north, the Satun Pakbara speedboat picks up on Kradan at 10:45 and reaches Ko Muk at 11:00 for 300 baht; Ko Ngai at 11:30 for 400 baht; Ko Lanta at 12:00 for 1,150 baht; Ko Phi Phi at 13:30 for 1,850 baht; and Phuket at 14:30 for 2,650 baht. This boat is usually late so don’t count on making a 16:00 flight out of Phuket.

The cheaper and slower Petpailin ferry also runs to Kradan, picking up at 09:30 and running north to Ko Ngai for 300 baht and Ko Lanta for 400 baht. Another ferry stops at Kradan at 13:00 and runs up to Ko Phi for 450 baht and Phuket for 800 baht, arriving there at 16:30.

Heading south, the speedboat picks up on Kradan at 11:40 and reaches Ko Bulon Lae at 12:30 for 900 baht; and Ko Lipe at 13:30 for 1,400 baht.

Speedboats to Ko Kradan depart from Phuket at 08:30; Ko Lipe at 09:00; Ko Phi at 09:30; Ko Bulon Lae at 10:00; Ko Lanta at 10:30; Ko Kradan at 11:00; and Ko Muk at 11:30.

The Tigerline high-speed ferry also connects Kradan directly to Ko Phi Phi, Phuket, Hat Yao pier in Trang, and Langkawi Island in Malaysia, plus all of the other islands listed above except Ko Bulon Lae. The southbound boat departs Phuket at 08:00 and picks up on Ko Kradan at 11:30, while the northbound boat departs Langkawi at 09:00 and stops on Kradan at 13:30.

You can also take a private longtail boat to Ko Muk or Ko Ngai for 800 to 1,200 baht. Ko Libong can be reached by private longtail for around 2,500 baht; you could save cash by heading back to Trang and transferring to a local minibus bound for the Libong ferry pier at Hat Yao.

Koh Kradan accommodation

Eight small resorts offer rooms and bungalows, from very simple huts and tents to luxury bungalows at the beach. All resorts are located on the east coast, except the Lost paradise resort, that has a few bungalows and a restaurant in the center of Koh Kradan, but only a few minutes walking from the beaches. Its possible to bring the own tent and sleep on the beach. Most people come for a day trip, so the overnight guests can spend a very lonesome and quiet evening and night on Koh Kradan.

You can find, check rates, reviews & availability for the hotels, resorts, bungalows in Koh Kradan on Agoda.com or Booking.com.

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Koh Phra Thong

Koh Phra Thong island has an area of 88 km2 located in Khura Buri District, Phang Nga Province. Phra Thong Koh is part of the Mu Koh Ra – Koh Phra Thong National Park. The island is surrounded by the colorful coral reefs, coconut tree forests and lush mangrove forests.

The central part Koh Phra Thong island is the vast grasslands – the shelter of the animals such as snakes, deer, wildcat, lynx, sea eagles, hornbills, otters …

How to get to Koh Phra Thong

Ko Phra Thong is reached either from Saphan Pla pier, just past the Ko Surin National Park pier about 7 km north of the town of Khuraburi, or from a boat launch at Bang Det (also known as “Mangrove pier” or “Southern pier”), which lies about 5 km from Khuraburi town amongst the extensive coastal mangrove canals. While it’s possible to hire a longtail from Saphan Pla pier and show up at Ko Phra Thong unannounced, probably the better idea is to phone ahead to your resort of choice, in which case they will help arrange boat transport and give you a lift by motorbike from which ever pier you arrive at. If needing some direction, stop by Tom and Am Tour or Boon Piya Resort in the centre of Khuraburi, who are happy to arrange a motorbike taxi or songthaew from Khuraburi to the pier and call ahead to any of the resorts.

Tom and Am Tour may be contacted at (086) 272 0588 or [email protected]. Boon Piya Resort may be contacted at (081) 752 5457 or (076) 491 969.

Unlike many of Thailand’s more frequented islands, there is no single “go to” transport option for Ko Phra Thong. There is a local ferry that departs from Bang Det, usually very early in the morning, but due to it not consistently departing everyday and at different times when it does, it’s not a good option unless specifically suggested by one of the resort owners on Ko Phra Thong who are up to date on when and if it’s departing.

If it is, the cost should be 250B not including transport to the boat launch. The same boat returns to Khuraburi from the pier at Ta Pai Yoe most days around 8:00, although you’ll want to check with your resort before banking on that. The resorts on Phra Thong will charge an additional 100B — so 350B total for the trip — that covers a motorbike ride to the pier and a songthaew from Bang Det to the bus station in Khuraburi. This might seem steep for a songthaew ride, but it’s clearly how things work here, so if foregoing the 100B to your resort don’t be surprised if you have no way of getting from Bang Det to Khuraburi after arriving, and it’s not an easy route to figure out on your own.

Another option from Khuraburi, which again must be suggested and arranged by Mr. Chuoi or another of Phra Thong’s resorts, is to take a local banana boat for 400B. This is a very small boat just big enough for one big passenger with a big pack or maybe two smaller passengers with little in tow, but it could be a more adventurous way to get to the island while saving a little money.

The journey from Khuraburi, on the mainland, to the island of Koh Phra Thong is only possible by boat.

The usual method is a charming 1hr+ trip through some delightful mangrove scenery by longtail boat. The whole boat is charged at between 1,500 Bt to 2,000 Bt dependent on the resort. Each boat can take 8 people. Please check our travel notes page for more information on booking longtail boats.

Longtail boat travel to Koh Phra Thong – Important Note

Please note: The latest time of longtail departure is 16.30 from Khuraburi to Koh Phra Thong and 15.00 from Koh Phra Thong to Khuraburi. If you intend to arrive into Khuraburi after 16.00, then you should be prepared to spend a night at Boon Piya Resort and take a boat to Koh Phra Thong the following morning (we can make the necessary arrangements for you). Please take this into account when figuring out your travel plans.

An alternative is to take a more exciting whirl to the island by private speedboat. This will only take 20 minutes or so and costs 7,000 Bt for the boat. For further information please contact us below.

The other way — and the way that’s often first recommended by the tour companies and sometimes said to be the only way although that’s not true — is to pay 1,000B for a one-way longtail from either Saphan Pla pier or Bang Det. While expensive for solo or duo travellers, this isn’t a bad choice for groups since 1,000B should cover up to four people. Again, it’s best to arrange this in advance to ensure there’s a boat waiting. Although, when we just showed up at Saphan Pla pier and asked around we were able to locate a local longtail driver who offered to make the run for 1,000B. His name is Date, and although he speaks little English, you could give him a try if you find yourself at the pier without a boat. His number is (089) 972 1747.

From Ko Phra Thong, any resort can arrange a longtail transfer for 1,000B. It’s also worth mentioning that Golden Buddha has their own boats and typically arrange transport for their guests to and from the island. Particularly if the local boat isn’t running for some reason, it would be smart to check in at Golden Buddha and ask if you can hop in with one of their boats for cheaper than the 1,000B private boat.

Getting around

Ko Phra Thong is large and flat, and if looking to explore it’s possible to rent motorbikes (300B) or bicycles (50-100B) at Mr. Chuoi’s or Lions Village. We found it particularly suitable for bicycle, but take note that there are no convenience shops selling water along the long stretches between the villages and resorts, so be certain to take enough water as it can get very hot. Because of its large size, walking is not a particularly good way to get around between villages, but all of the resorts and Blue Guru’s dive shop are within walking distance along the northern beaches.

Koh Phra Thong weather

The weather on Koh Phra Thong dutifully follows that on the mainland. The only real difference is at the fringes of the season and during low season. During this time the deep showers are more localised and it is quite possible for Koh Phra Thong to be saved the torrential rain hitting the mainland.

Thankfully, during high season visitors to Koh Phra Thong can rest assured that their holiday will be dominated by glorious sunshine, clear air and calm seas.

Koh Phra Thong accommodation

While Golden Buddha offers stylish (and expensive) beach houses, most of the accommodation on Ko Phra Thong comes in the form of basic wood or bamboo bungalows. In terms of bungalow quality there’s not much to differentiate the cheaper resorts, but location and popularity does vary between them.

You can find, check rates, reviews & availability for the hotels, resorts, bungalows in Koh Phra Thong on Agoda.com or Booking.com.

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Mu Koh Surin National Park

If you want to experience life on a deserted island like Robinson, Mu Koh Surin National Park (Similan Islands Marine National Park, Surin Islands National Park) is the place to visit. This national park is a small archipelago located in the Andaman Sea. Mu Koh Surin has a very diverse fauna system with various kinds of lizards, turtles, crabs, monkeys … Especially, when coming to this national park, visitors can admire the many beautiful coral reefs with brightly colored.

At Moo Koh Surin National Park, during the day, visitors can enjoy fresh seafood at the restaurant in the park. At around 22 o’clock, electricity will cut off completely on the island and this is a great opportunity for visitors to watch the sky sparkle stars.

How to get to Surin Islands

Getting To the Surin Islands While there are a great many companies in Phuket that advertise direct travel, it is very rare. Almost all companies transfer people the 200 km (yes we said 200) via minibus to Kuraburi pier, then onwards. Kuraburi is a fishing town located on the Andaman Sea. It is not developed for toursim. We encourage contacting Khao Lak companies for all your travel needs – they are cheaper and more knowledgeable about local conditions

Rough seas make travel to the Surins difficult during the southwest monsoon months of May-October, and sometimes impossible. Khura Buri Pier, some 125 kilometres north of Phang Nga Town, is the nearest launching point to the Surins, where ferryboats regularly make the 4-hour trip from November-April. Boats may also be arranged from Amphoe Kapoe Pier in Ranong Province, with trips taking about 7 hours. Note: Like all national parks in Thailand, there’s an entry fee of 200 baht for foreign visitors.

The most hassle-free and often cost-effective way to reach the Surins is by arranging a tour that departs from Phuket. Most dive and game fishing operators in Phuket can arrange liveaboards, or you can book a trip by speedboat here. Day tours feature visits to several different snorkeling locations plus lunch at the national park headquarters. The speedboats used take only an hour to reach the islands.

Ko Surin is open only from November 1 to April 30 each year, and Sabina runs speedboats everyday during this time, departing Khuraburi at 9:00 and returning at 14:00. Blue shirted Sabina staff and blue and yellow Sabina longtail boats are easy to find all around Ko Surin, so when ready to go home just let one of them know. The national park does not transport visitors to or from Ko Surin and when we asked, park officials didn’t care to be bothered about finding the boat back to the mainland.

Note that many other travel companies offer day trips to Ko Surin from Khao Lak, Phang Nga, and even as far afield as Phuket, and many of these have been known to give travellers the impression that boats to Ko Surin depart directly from those locations. The reality, however, is that if you book from somewhere other than Khuraburi you should be prepared for a two hour or longer mini bus ride to the pier in Khuraburi in each direction, so you would be looking at a total of 4-5 hours on the road plus 3 hours on the boat just to get to Ko Surin and back. Also be prepared to pay more if booking tours from these more distant locations. That said, the better choice — especially if wanting to do a daytrip — is to get to Khuraburi first and book the trip from there. The exception to this rule is if you’re going with a diving operation as these have their own boats and don’t need to rely on the Ko Surin pier in Khuraburi.

Tom and Am Tour may be contacted at (086) 272 0588 or [email protected]. Sabina Tours may be contacted at (076) 472 216, (081) 737 5801, [email protected], or http://www.sabinatour.com.

Getting around the Surin Islands

On the Surin Islands there are trails and very beautiful viewpoints. Bring your shoes! The beaches are not connected and it is sometimes quite difficult to climb over the boulders. The best way to get around is either through a scheduled tour or through the local longtail drivers. They are available for 1/2 day or full day hire. You can then truly explore the Surin islands. If you are short on time (and patience), we recommend using the services of a local dive shop or snorkeling company. A company has recently started offering an overnight tours, with the option to stay on the islands, while visiting various dive sites and snorkeling areas each day.

Surin Islands accommodation

Are you looking for Similan Islands accommodations? Staying on the Surin Islands can be done two ways. You may stay in the Tents or bungalows provided by the National Park, or on a diving liveaboard. Another way to enjoy the Surin park is to through day trips, so you can stay in Khao Lak or Kuraburi each night.

The only Island accommodation available is on the northern Surin Island (Koh Surin Nua) . The only bungalows and tents available for rent are here. If you are diving it is best to visit on either an overnight boat or a liveaboard. For Snorkelers you can happily choose between over night trips, camping or simply doing day trips from Khao Lak.

Surin Islands Tents/Bungalows

You may contact the National Parks directly here:  (+66) 0 7647 2145

National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department. The official name of the Surin Islands National Marine Park

If you have trouble booking or cannot complete the reservation – the good people at Khao Lak Life are happy to do it for you (They just go in person the the headquarters and arrange everything that way). They do, however, charge a small fee for this service. Contact them with your questions.

Surin Island Tents are large and simple. Included are sheets, pillows and a floor pad. The tents do have a mosquito net. The tents are placed about 1-1.5 meters apart in one central area quite near the beaches. They are currently 570 Baht per night and reservations are recommended, especially during Holidays. You are not able to put up your own tent.

Currently you can only reserve tents through agents, as their online system only works for bungalow reservations.

Surin Islands Bungalows

Currently there are 10 bungalows available for rent. They do feature air-conditioning and attached bathrooms. While Simple and clean, they are owned and operated by the government. But if you want a nice place to stay on the Islands, this is it! the cost is 2000 Baht per night and reservations are recommended at all times.

Diving Liveaboards

There are many to choose from and you stay on the boat. These are meant for the diver and rarely cater to snorkelers or non-divers. With over 40 different boats traveling along the Surin islands you have a wide variety of selections. If it seems like too much – try Wicked Diving’s ecologically friendly Richelieu Rock Diving Liveaboard which visits the Surin Islands.

You can find, check rates, reviews & availability for the hotels, resorts, bungalows in Surin Islands National Park on Agoda.com or Booking.com.

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Koh Ngai

Koh Ngai is a mountainous island located between Krabi province and Trang province. The island possesses the clear blue waters, white sandy beaches stretching along with colorful coral reefs and tropical jungle with rich, diverse flora and fauna.

To discover all the wild beauty of Koh Ngai, the best option is to walk. Alternatively, In addition, visitors can also visit the nearby islands such as Koh Mook and the Emerald Cave. In the early morning or late afternoon when empty is the most ideal time to visit the two islands.

To discover all the wild beauty of Koh Ngai, the best option is to walk. Alternatively, visitors can also visit nearby islands such as Emerald Cave and Koh Mook. In the early morning or late afternoon is the best time to visit these two islands.

How to get to Koh Ngai

Koh Hai or Koh Ngai located nearby Koh Lanta in the Andaman Ocean vacationers have many options for transportation to explore the Island, travelling to the The Fantasy Resort & Spa is easy from any location and can be arranged with us for your convenience. There are a lot of way to reach Koh Hai or Koh Ngai, depending on your need quickness and convenience. The most convenient way is to go by plane to Trang International Airport, which operated by budget flights, Nok Air and Air Asia.

Travelers can catch a train to Trang at Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Railway Station and stop by Trang Railway Staion where you need about one hour to reach Park Meng Pier can either travel to the resort via our speed boat or longtail boat service. So please contact us to arrange your transfer.

Ferries The convenient way is travel by high speed Ferries from Langawi, Phuket, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Koh Hai, Koh Muk and Koh Kradan by Tiger line which offers the fastest sea crossing in the Andaman Sea

There are speed boats scheduled to leave from Pak Meng Pier daily. Should guest require earlier boat transfer, it is possible to manage according the numbers of passengers for sharing seats and on request for chartered.

From Pak Meng Pier to Koh Ngai, taking about 20 minutes by speed boat, and 45 minutes by Tour Boat

Koh Lanta – Koh Ngai Daily Ferry Boat Transfer

** On High Season only ** The Excursion Ferry Boat leave Ban Saladan Pier, North of Koh Lanta daily around 8 am. arrive Koh Ngai Jetty at 10.00 am. Vice versa, the trip back to Koh Lanta by the same ferry boats leaves Koh Ngai Jetty around 2 p.m. takes 2 hours to arrive Ban Saladan Pier, in Koh Lanta Yai.

The Koh Lanta To Koh Ngai ferry takes one hour. View Koh Lanta to Koh Ngai ferry times and book ferry tickets online

Koh Lanta to Koh Ngai Ferry Timetable and Costs:

Depart Koh Lanta at 10:30 – Arrive at Koh Ngai at 11:30

Adults – 750 Baht per Adult ( guests over 11 are classed as adults)

Child 2- 11 years – 525 Baht per child

Child under 2 – 500 Baht per child

Check in then board the High Speed ferry which departs Koh Lanta at 10:30

The journey to Koh Ngai is 1 hour, you will arrive at Koh Ngai at 11:30

Longtail Boat Transfer Between The Ferry And Island Please note: All fares are exclusive of a 50 Baht longtail boat transfer fee per person (including children) between the ferry and the islands of Koh Muk, Koh Ngai, Koh Kradan and Koh Lipe. This is because there is no pier on these islands, so the ferry cannot dock. The fee is payable directly to the longboat driver.

Koh Ngai Resort Pier

A standard pier on the South Andaman Sea, where you can go to any direction very easy. Koh Ngai Island becomes the center sea port between Phuket, Phi Phi, Lanta, and south down islands such as Koh Mook, Koh Kradan, Koh Libong, Koh Lipe, until Palau Langkawi of Malaysia.

Other islands

From November 1 to March 31 (perhaps into April for Tigerline and Petpailin), several boat companies connect Ko Ngai directly to a number of other islands. Tickets can be booked through any resort on Ko Ngai; whoever sells you the ticket will need to call the boat ahead of time, so give some prior notice.

Heading north, the Bundhaya and Satun Pakbara speedboats pick up at different points on Ngai’s main beach at 11:30 and reach Ko Lanta at 12:00 for 650 baht. The Satun Pakbara boat continues on to Ko Phi Phi for 1,350 baht and Phuket for 2,150, arriving there at 14:30.

The cheaper/slower Petpailin ferry also runs to Lanta, picking up at the Koh Ngai Resort pier at 10:00 and swinging by Kradan and Muk on the way back north.

Heading south, speedboats pick up on Ngai at 11:00 and reach Ko Muk at 11:30 for 350 baht; Ko Kradan at 11:45 for 400 baht (Satun Pakbara only); Ko Bulon Lae at 12:30 for 1,050 baht; and Ko Lipe at 13:30 for 1,600 baht.

Speedboats to Ko Ngai depart Ko Lipe at 09:00; Ko Bulon Lae at 10:00; Ko Lanta at 10:30; Ko Kradan at 10:45; and Ko Muk at 11:00.

The Tigerline high-speed ferry also connects Ko Ngai directly to Ko Phi Phi, Phuket, Hat Yao pier in Trang, and Langkawi Island in Malaysia, plus all of the other islands listed above except Ko Bulon Lae. The southbound boat departs Phuket at 08:00 and picks up on Ko Ngai at 11:30, while the northbound boat departs Langkawi at 09:30 and picks up on Ngai at 14:30.

You can also take a private longtail boat to/from Ko Muk for around 1,200 baht; Ko Kradan for around 1,500 baht; and Ko Lanta for around 2,000 baht.

Bundhaya T: (074) 783 111 ; (080) 549 4545 www.bundhayaspeedboat.com Petpailin T: (075) 667 033 ; (081) 979 9001 Satun Pakbara T: (081) 959 2094 www.spcthailand.com Tigerline www.tigerlinetravel.com

How to arrive Trang Province

By Flight Route: Bangkok – Trang Arrival Trang Airport in the morning and our Airport Representatives will meet you at the Airport.

By Train 2 scheduled trains daily from Bangkok terminal in Trang Province, Rapid Train and Express Train. See Train timetable at www.railway.co.th

By Bus Scheduled Bus from Bangkok Southern Terminal to Trang Province Bus Terminal daily. See Bus Schedule at www.transport.co.th

From Trang Airport Our Airport Representatives will meet you according your prior request and arranged the shared or private car/van to the access Pak Meng Pier which takes 45 minutes from the airport.

From Trang Bus Terminal and Train Station Call a local taxi (Tuk Tuk) to transfer to our Transit Station in front of Railways Station, then you can shared the Van to Pak Meng Pier our Transit Station Manager will arrange the shared / private transfer to Pak Meng Pier, If you come via Train, just in front of the Trang Railways Station, you will find our Transit Station, Let’s start from there.

Koh Ngai weather

Koh Ngai a tropical climate. Temperatures don’t vary a lot throughout the year although the pre-monsoon months from February to April are a little hotter. The year is divided into a dry season, from January to March and a long wet season from April to December, with the strongest rains in September.

The best time to visit Koh Ngai is from December to March knowing that during the low season from May to the end of October, when it rains the most, tourism activity is very limited and most of the resorts on Koh Ngai and other Trang islands are closed.

Where to stay in Koh Ngai

There are ten small resorts offering fan and air conditional bungalows for reasonable prices: Koh Hai Thanya Resort, Fantasy Resort, Cliff Beach Resort, Koh Hai Resort, Koh Hai Paradise Resort, Koh Ngai Mayalay Resort & Spa, Thapwarin Resort, Seafood Resort and Coco Cottage. Each resort has its own restaurant, and for daily activities they offer day trips for snorkeling or island hopping to the islands nearby. A very nice and picturesque resort is the Thapwarin Resort at the northern end of the beach. The only long beach is on the eastern side, while the western coast is rocky and only accessible by boat or kayak.

You can find, check rates, reviews & availability for the hotels, resorts, bungalows in Koh Ngai on Agoda.com or Booking.com.

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