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Amazing Race 9 Hotel Report: Luxurious Thailand

Where: 118/1 Moo 3 Srisoonthorn Road, Pansea Beach, Phuket, Thailand, 83000

After being pretty much a non-contender the entire episode, Ray and Yoland--Team RaYo--are starting to make a comeback.

Last night they not only finished a strong third, but also won a "luxurious hotel stay" from Travelocity for anywhere in Thailand.

We think they should check out Amanpuri, a former coconut plantation overlooking the Andaman Sea on the west coast of Phuket.

There are 40 pavilions and 30 Thai villa homes to relax in, each with private outdoor terraces. In the rooms are a king-size bed, separate bath and shower, refrigerator, stocked minibar, wireless broadband connections, and best of all, air-conditioning. One guest describes the little slice of heaven like this:

It's on a beautiful, quiet cove with expansive property expanding onto a small peninsula. The rooms were to die for... the floral arrangements, the tub, the fruit basket, and the comfy bed were great... but best of all, we had a private sala (separate covered patio structure) that we enjoying have breakfast in.

The beach was very nice, esp. the breathtaking view from the pool and the steps leading down to the beach. The wait staff was so attentive to your every needs. Every so often, they would come by with ice cubes to cool down your glass of water that everyone is served upon arrival. And, they would periodically move your umbrella to make sure you got full shade!

With these pavillions starting around $650, Team RaYo lucked out indeed.

For more on the episode skip on over to Jaunted for the TAR map.

Related Stories:
· Amanpuri reviews [TripAdvisor]
· Amazing Race 9 Coverage [HotelChatter]
· Chasing Racers: The TAR map [Jaunted]

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Sarojin: Comeback Hotel of the Year?

Where: 29 / 91 Moo 2 Koh Kaew, Phuket, Thailand, 83000

Granted you could pick any hotel in Thailand as comeback hotel of the year, and the Sarojin on the tiny Thai island of Khao Lak is one such place.

Scheduled to open a fortnight after the tsunami hit, this 56 residence property, and dream project of a British couple, is now open for business.

Wild fruit, streams, herbs, plunge pools, and waterfall showers are all blended together in hopes of giving you a serene break.

We are just glad to see Thai resorts up and prospering again.

Know a Thai resort with a great comeback story? Tell us about it.

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·   Sarojin Hotel Reviews [TripAdvisor]