Located approximately 814 kilometers from Bangkok is Krabi Province, one of most attractive destinations in southern Thailand. Encompassing an area of 4,708 square kilometers, the western border of Krabi is the Andaman Sea, the northern borders are Surat Thani and Phang-nga Provinces, the southern borders are Trang Province and the Andaman Sea and the eastern borders are Nakhon Si Thammarat and Trang Provinces. Krabi is an ideal getaway destination teeming with natural attractions including white sandy beaches, fascinating coral reefs, numerous large and small islands and verdant forests with caves and waterfalls.
Krabi's topography is mostly mountains and highlands separated by plains in some parts. Flowing through Krabi City to the Andaman Sea at Pak Nam Sub-district is Maenam Krabi which is 5 kilometers in length. In addition, there are several canals originating from the province's highest mountain range, Khao Phanom Bencha including Khlong Pakasai, Khlong Krabi Yai and Khlong Krabi Noi. Lush mangrove forests line the canals and the banks of Maenam Krabi particularly before it empties into the Andaman Sea. The provinces sandy soil conditions are suitable for growing various agricultural products, particularly rubber trees, palms, coconuts, cashew nuts and coffee.
Due to the influence of the tropical monsoon, there are only two seasons in Krabi; the hot season from January to April and the rainy season from May to December. Temperatures range between 17 C and 37 C.
Krabi is administratively divided into 8 Amphoes (Districts): Amphoe Mueang, Khao Phanom, Khlong Thom, Plai Phraya, Ko Lanta, Ao Luek, Lam Thap, and Nuea Khlong. The provinces jurisdiction covers not only in-land districts and sub-districts, but also extends to more than 130 large and small islands including the world famous Phi Phi Islands.
In addition, Krabi is the location of two world class beaches Ao Nang and Hat Rai Le which offer numerous diving trips, restaurants, shops etc. Additional attractions in the province are stunning limestone cliffs and rock formations which make it a heaven for rock climbers and a National Park located approximately 40 kilometers outside of town with lakes, caves and spectacular natural scenery.
During the beginning of the year, beaches are the popular places for traveling purpose. Many hotels and resorts located near the Andaman Sea and badly affected by Tsunami have been recovering. They have been made over and opened for tourists in many areas of tourist spots since the last December. At Nang Bay, Meung District, Kravi, a 5-star luxurious resort also opened for tourists who want to have an easy life.
The Central Krabi Bay Resort is the resort located on a hill surrounded by limestone mountains at the back and sea waves of Phai Plong Bay at the front.
The resort provides 30 houses with 3 floors and 6 bedrooms for each. There are two kinds of rooms you can choose; one-bed deluxe rooms and two-bed deluxe rooms. As for one-bed deluxe rooms, a king-sized bed is provided for all 125 rooms. Some rooms have a spa terrace and private jagucci. In 58 two-bed deluxe rooms, two king-sized beds are provided for each family. In each house, the upward stair is separated from the downward stair. And all rooms can be opened and connected each other freely.
In October 2005, the resort opened 9 new villas including one-bedroom villas and two-bedroom villas. Some villas also have private swimming pools. Terraces mixed together the eating part and the lounge are designed for each 72-square-meter room. All bathrooms are constructed to have a large size and separate from toilets.
A wide range of facilities is prompted to serve tourists. For example, the Lotus Court Restaurant serves 3 meals a day on the beach (seafood and Thai food for dinner). Delicious Japanese food is served for dinner at Haki. You will also be fascinated while listening to music among undersea surroundings at the Deep Blue Lounge and having fun at On the Rocks Bar and Grill on the beach and swimming pool.
Various recreation activities are provided for adventurers, sport lovers, health and beauty lovers, working lovers, and kids. For example, you can join sailing, diving, windsurf and other water sports. Jagucci whirlpool bath is served at a peaceful corner above the frontbeach swimming pool. This corner provides you an air of waterfalls in a tropical garden and on the beach in the same time.
You will be more enchanted by a small pool with an aquarium where you can swim to see the undersea world and by a full range of spa and beauty services at the Fitness Suite Centara Spa. There are also a library with lounges, seminar and meeting rooms, dining halls for 25-200 people and kids clubs for kids.
At Nang Bay, customer services officers are always ready to take care of tourists. Tennis courts and spa services are provided for tourists to relax and exercise. The resort also provide water and land transportation services between Nang Bay and the resorts for tourists. Ships are of service to tourists between Nang Bay and the resort every hour during 7a.m. -11.30 p.m. So you can visit nearby areas conveniently.
As for the trip, you can get a bus or a plane from Bangkok to Krabi. It is easier to travel by a plane because besides Thai Airways, Air Asia’s Bangkok-Krabi-Bagkok flights are provided for tourists.
The luxurious and convenient resort on the beach in Krabi like this is not hard to find in Thailand.
For more information about Central Krabi Bay Resort, Krabi, contact 02-9772222 ext. 4444 or revncgh@chr.co.th
For reservation, contact www.centralhotelsresorts.com (10,950 - 75,000 baht of accommodations fees)
Translated By Tassama Damdaeng
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