Our flight got cancelled with Thai Airways ( Again!) , at the same time Phuket just unlock down the city on February 1, 2021…then the beach we love is waiting so we flew there and happy with our decision!
Yes, it’s devastating when you dont see much tourist, less vendors sell ting things, quite at night due to curfew still on going BUT the nature and the peaceful beautiful beach is waiting for you there.
Patong Beach in front of Four Points Hotel
Front of Baanlaimai Hotel
Sunset Routine
We stay in Four points by Sheraton Hotel front of Patong beach next to Graceland Hotel. The hotel was newly builded after Covid situation on last 2020 end and its now open again.
Located Beach front Patong Beach near Dolphins Circle
We choose pool access because i was thought in case if the beach close due to situation, we still have pool access for swimming (Well, you can’t swim in ASQ hotel anyway ^^) or if the pool closing down, you still can walk to beach front of hotel 🙂
So here we go PATONG BEACH! Thank you for make us feel home away from home
We will back to PHUKET for sure! Stay safe and Stay Healthy!
Not regret staying here. Service be excellent and Super Star of each meal. We salut all people who work here and Thank you for taking care of us.
We actually sent email to several hotel that’s we wish to stay. But our finalize is Pullman G Hotel and happy with our choice.
Please be informed that you can also earn the point for ALL (Accor Loyalty Program).
Package inclusion :
15 Nights stay – with breathtaking views over Bangkok’s skyline through the floor-to-ceiling windows
Private transportation from Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang Airport to Pullman Bangkok Hotel G
Full board meals from our award-winning restaurants (Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, & dinner) please note we provide 3 meals daily, along with an afternoon tea.
Complimentary in-room coffee and tea amenities
10% discount on laundry service from a certified laundry service provider
Pullman’s signature bedding with an extensive pillow menu
E-reader access to 7,000+ worldwide magazines and newspapers
High-speed Wi-Fi internet access
In-room streaming service including all the key entertainment channels (i.e Netflix, HBO NOW, ESPN, etc)
Medical service included from BNH Hospital:
Covid-19 test as specified by the Ministry of Public Health, 2 times per person (day 3-6 & day 11-13)
Guests are requested to provide a Covid-19 Free Certificate at least 72 hours before travelling. Should they not be able to provide the aforementioned certificate, they will be required to take a Covid-19 test on day 0 with a supplement charge at THB 4,500.-net.
Above are standard of what I received from the hotel before booking, some hotel have similar rules but the mandatory rules is same such as Covid test, or in case you got positive during stay, insurance coverage need to be check before you enter Thailand. Just in case.
Good Luck and Always remember why you here. ASQ in hotel is not easy so prepare and make your daily routine busy.
During Pandemic, we had cancelled our travel plan in several destination, including Thailand on last February. In that’s time Covid-19 virus just started. So to be safe, we just stay where we are and that’s was in the Philippines.
Time pass by, we heard the news, the lockdown in Metro Manila starting hard from March which was ECQ ( Enhance Community Quarantine) until December 1, the city is now under GCQ (General Community Quarantine)
So for me, I am from Thailand and of course its time for me to go home when Philippines getting better in somehow and the repatriated flight from Thailand was started from October. But then it will take time and take cue and plan weather I will go home alone or with my husband.
Finally, I’ve learn the rules of all arrival passenger to Thailand must quarantine 15 days (Day arrived consider day ZERO) so better quarantine together, then decision take him with me is good idea 🙂
To start of document. We applied Non-O Immigrant visa since we married legally from Philippines ( We dont have married cert yet in Thailand) but at least you have legal document to support.
Non-O Visa process take almost a month since the Royal Thai Embassy busy for both Repatriated flight and Several Visa to Thailand after Thailand open country. I waiting for December flight and I found 1st commercial flight from Philippines Airline and we were so happy.
Aside from that’s Covid-19 insurance is needed. In summary here what you need when you travel to Thailand in whatever visa you may hold, here our timeline
Oct 20 – Submit Non O visa Nov 10 – Released Visa, Reserve ASQ (Alternative State Quarantine Hotel) Nov 18 – Submit for COE Nov 28 – Drive tru RT PCR test Nasal and throat Nov 30 – Covid-19 Result Dec 1 – Am Get F2F from Baranagay Clinic – Pm Get COE for Embassy and download T8 form Dec 2 – Fly PR730✅ [1st Commercial flight]
For me its take time, all you need is plan and arrange document ready.
Once arrived at the airport just follow the system there Airport Personal will assist to verify document and temperature before let you walk through immigration which is they already have your name list with free SIM card there.
Welcome to Thailand!
At Royal Thai Embassy in Makati on Rada Street. Visit Baragay BelAir Clinic for Fit to Fly CertificateAt The Suvanaphumi Airport, During Document Verification. Received ASQ number Tag to identify yourself once you out at Airport Gate. All pickup personal will identify by your tag there. Do wear face mask and face shield at all time
Approximately from arrival to pick up area took 30-40 mins depend how many people of your flight, but they will release passenger batch of 10.
I wish you all stay safe. Stay positive and respect the rules. Always remember, why you here.
Free Fit to Fly Certificate just present your Barangay ID or Baragay Certificate at your Baragay Clinic
ต้องมีผลตรวจโควิทเป็นลบ ก่อนขึ้นเครื่อง 72 ชม.
Required for Outbound to Thailand for Negative of RT-PCR test released 72 hr prior departure. Location Makati Medical Center (8,000Peso in that’s time but now the price maybe drop due to government price cap. Please verify price again each time for the test)
It was on my birthday and we were so busy during December, thought we didn’t make it on time. Plus, my hubby is Filipino so visa applied. But yeah, he got it on time!!!
Since there is no direct flight from Manila to Hokkaido so we just need to do little homework.
Day 1 – Flight from Manila to Hokkaido , Dinner at Ramen Arena
Day 2 – Otaru Day
Day 3 – Sapporo Clock Tower (Christmas Fiesta), Sapporo TV Tower, Hokkaido Government office
Day 4 – Mount Moiwa Ropeway, Sapporo Beer Garden
Day 5 – Flight back to Manila
Let’s start the Journey. We took flight with Jet Star and the flight start from Manila at 9AM, transit at Osaka, then touch down at Hokkaido in the night. ( I used to fly from Bangkok direct to Hokkaido, I wish one day Manila have direct flight too)
Ready for Hokkaido!!View from 22A SeatArrived at Osaka AirportTook Robot train shuttle to Transit Self service Check in Kiosks On Air, way to HokkaidoTime to take JR Train to SapporoTrain from New Chitose-Shi Airport > to SapporoArrived at Sapporo main station – The most busies Train BUT!!! People discipline so no one going to push you just like you experience in Metro Manila 🙂
So did advance booking Milford Sound with Real Journey. The Trip included pickup – drop off to/from hotel, with coffee and tea on ferry during sailing to Milford.
Bus pick up from Hotel exactly at 7am ( bring your own snack and box lunch if you like)
Comfort Seat
The first stop at Gas Station at TAKAHO, where you can have your own refreshment with minis top and use of comfort room can be found here.
Then the bus stop and fantastic view where you can experience the fog touch the cloud and it near by mountain mirror.
FreezingBefore reach Milford Pier
So there is slightly traffic when about to goin tunnel because of heavy snow and slippery road. Signal has been warn and all driver slickly follow the sign. If you drive yourself, please always check weather and Milford sound is far, so you have to manage your time. – Drive Safe!
Overall the whole day was great, and enjoyed scenery along the way.!
So we made our trip before lockdown during February 2020 end and never regret we went there after we been searching and watch how many youtuber went there. Finally, we found our peaceful place and you must visit when you in PHILIPPINES!
Recommended Flight : Early Morning, Estimate arrive at CEBU Airport by 4am
Ferry Boat : We took white taxi (150 peso by meter) to North bus terminal
Bus to Hagnayan port : We took Bus to Hagnayan port , Took 3.5 hours on bus
Ferry : Once arrived at pot. fill up the form, pay entrance fee for all visitor, Ferry will start sailing and 1.5 – 2 hours until you reach Santa Fe Pot of Bantaya island.
At Arrival Bantayan : Pay fee and fill up visitor form.
Choose type of your transport, rent a bike or ride a friendly tricycle to your hotel or you can waiting your hotel shuttle service here.
At Departure from Bantayan : Pay fee and take ferry!
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