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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Depart on our Thailand vacation aboard a
widebody jetlinger bound for Bangkok.
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Day
2
| Enroute
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Due to the time difference and fl ight time,
we spend the day aboard the plane.
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Day
3
| Arrive-Hong Kong -Bangkok
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AB:
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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The fl ight arrives at Hong Kong where we
catch a connecting fl ight to Bangkok, the
“City of Angels.” Thailand, or Siam, is an
ancient land that has seen the rise and
fall of many dynasties. The current Chakri
dynasty exists in the form of a constitutional
monarchy. Upon our arrival at Bangkok we
are met by the Ritz Tours representative and
transferred to the deluxe hotel for check in.
Relax and unwind a bit before attending a
Thai Classical Welcome Dinner Show.
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Day
4
| Bangkok
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AB:
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Today, we explore the world famous Damnern
Saduak Floating Market on Bangkok s
timeless klongs (canals). After lunch the
entire afternoon is free for leisure activities.
Some of us may elect to go on an optional
excursion to the Rose Garden featuring an
exciting Thai Cultural Show with elephants.
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Day
5
| Bangkok
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AB:
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Full American Breakfast
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B:
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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DH:
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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After breakfast, we visit and admire the
royal splendor of the Grand Palace,
Coronation Hall, Emerald Buddha Temple.
Continue on to Wat Po (Reclining Buddha
Temple). After visiting the Gems Factory,
the rest of the afternoon is free at leisure.
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Day
6
| Bangkok-Phuket
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AB:
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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The morning is free at leisure until we transfer to Bangkok
Airport for a short fl ight to Phuket island, one of Asia s most popular
beach resort destinations. Upon arrival, we re transferred to our
hotel and take the remainder of the day at leisure. No sightseeing
has been planned for today.
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Day
7
| Phuket
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AB:
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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DH:
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Also called “Pearl of the Andaman,” Phuket is Thailand s simmering
pearl of beauty, whose exquisite charm and exotic scenery of
wind limestome outcrops will stay in the memory. Our city tour
starts with Old Phuket Town, known for its Portuguese style buildings
and colorful markets. Continue on to Wat Chalong, one of the
largest temples on the island and its most famous, following up with
the Rawai Sea-Gypsy village. Finish up our scheduled sightseeing
with the panoramic view afforded us at Promthep Cape.
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Day
8
| Phuket
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AB:
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Entire day is free for us to lounge on the excellent beaches, walk
about town, or fi nish up some last minute souvenir shopping.
Phuket is known locally for its many excellent spas. Consider using
the free day to use the spa facilities at the hotel or in town. If we
desire, an optional tour to James Bond Island is available.
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Day
9
| Phuket-Bangkok-USA
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AB:
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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After breakfast, we transfer to the airport to board our homebound
international fl ight, transferring planes in Hong Kong to
arrive back in the USA.
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