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Escape to Thailand for 5 Days and 4 Nights and save 67%! Only $299, usually $900!

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Escape to Thailand for 5 Days and 4 Nights and save 67%! Only $299, usually $900!
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moshimoshi23 on 26/03/2011 - 22:31 ikoalaeveryday.com.au (1769 clicks)
Last edited 26/03/2011 - 22:50

found this on one of the voucher sites, pretty good price and airfares aren't that expensive through jetstar! but its only got an hour before the deal finishes! you can also do the 6 days 5 nights deal as well which has different activities for $379

WHAT YOU GET:
5 Days & 4 Nights in Thailand including;
Day One Itinerary:
Welcome Flower Ceremony at Bangkok Airport
Airport Transfer to Your Hotel
Tour Guide Historical & Cultural Information
Stay at the Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside Hotel (5 Star Luxury) - or similar ranking hotel
Buffet Dinner
Day Two Itinerary:
Breakfast at Your Hotel
Tour to the Temple of Emerald Buddha
Long Tailed Boat Ride
Lunch at a Restaurant
Entry to Sriracha Tiger Zoo
Dinner
3/4 Star Hotel Accommodation at Baron Beach Hotel - or similar ranking hotel
Day Three Itinerary:
Breakfast at Your Hotel
Sail to Pattaya Coral Island
Beach Tour, Swimming and Local Activities
Ancient Glass Boat ride to view the under-water corals
Lunch at a Restaurant
Tour of Grand Island
Entry to the Theme Park
Traditional Thai Massage
Dinner
3/4 Star Hotel Accommodation at Baron Beach Hotel - or similar ranking hotel
Day Four Itinerary:
Breakfast at Your Hotel
Tour of Thailand's Four Face Buddha
Tour of Thailand's Royal Gem City
Lunch at Ramayana, an International Buffet
Entry to Siam Nitamit, The World Largest Stage Theatre
Dinner at Siam Nitamit, International Buffet
4 Star Hotel Accommodation at the Richmond Hotel - or similar ranking hotel
Day Five Itinerary:
Breakfast at Your Hotel
Transfer back to Bangkok Airport

CONDITIONS:

Buy unlimited vouchers for you
Buy unlimited vouchers for your friends, family and loved ones
Travel anytime up until April 2012!
You must book within four months after purchasing this voucher, however you can book your travel anytime up until April 2012
Once you book, you cannot change the guest names
Cancellations will not be provided once you have made your booking, however you are welcome to change your travel dates with a minimum 10 days' notice
Our travel partners have worked hard to put this offer together for you, It is a condition that you attend all tours and experiences set out in your itinerary otherwise you may be asked to pay a further $300 - in other words, you just need to be there and enjoy the sights and sounds of fabulous Thailand!
Twin & Triple Room Accommodation - so make sure your traveling with a friend(s), or don't mind sharing with 1 or 2 other people!
If you are travelling alone and don't want to share your room, a $50 room supplement per night applies
Confirmation of your bookings will be provided at minimum 1-week before you depart
You must keep your passport with you at all times for identification
Tour does not include guide tip of $5 per day
You must have at least 6 months validity on your passport from the date you travel
Itinerary may change due to seasonal, weather, traffic, flights or any other conditions that may influence the tour group
Offer is valid until April 2012
Want to stay longer? No worries - you can extend your stay at your own costs, just let us know when making your booking
Guests must notify us when making bookings of any food allergies or dietary requirements
This offer does not include airfares however there are plenty of well-priced fares available from major airlines

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  • Happy501 on 26/03/2011 - 22:34
    +10

    This bit looks scary

    ""Our travel partners have worked hard to put this offer together for you, It is a condition that you attend all tours and experiences set out in your itinerary otherwise you may be asked to pay a further $300 - in other words, you just need to be there and enjoy the sights and sounds of fabulous Thailand""

    does that means time share conferences/please buy our crap??

    • sparkles on 26/03/2011 - 22:45
      +3

      Hmmm, what a strange condition. I can only imagine that the "tours and experiences" may involve purchasing opportunities and a hard sell ie. commissions to the providers.

      IMO this deal is too good to be true. Call me cynic but I'd give it a miss based on this fact alone.

    • Daabido on 26/03/2011 - 22:50
      +4

      "you may be asked to pay a further $300".

      They may ask but it is not a term of the conditions that you MUST pay.

      Plus how are they going to enforce that? By taking non-compliers to the Small Claims Court? Unlikely.

      They would probably pay hardball over the accommodation and airport transfers though, so you're pretty much stuck.

      Knowing Thailand from one visit, I know that almost every person you meet offers to help you which is really delightful until they try to take you to their brother's mate's sister's pearl palace come furniture shop come shake down parlour.

      So, no thanks. I wouldn't even go if they paid me.

      • Cluster on 26/03/2011 - 23:21
        +1

        They won't force you to pay, but they'll no doubt do everything to make your life difficult until you get out of Thailand.

        In Australia I have read reports about dodgy tour operators locking tourists inside gift shops until they spent enough money. In a situation where tourists don't speak the local language most pay up.

        • gstfree on 27/03/2011 - 01:08

          More important, they would waste your time.

      • King Tightarse on 27/03/2011 - 00:46
        +2

        "try to take you to their brother's mate's sister's pearl palace come furniture shop come shake down parlour"

        Hahaha classic mate, well put and true too.
        I've seen that with my own eyes in Thailand.

    • StewBalls on 27/03/2011 - 09:43
      +2

      Kinda reminds me of the "Asspen - time share" South Park episode! :p

  • moshimoshi23 on 26/03/2011 - 22:37

    no idea! I've always been a fan of the deal sites and have never had a problem with them, I would of taken this one if we didn't have to book within 4 months!

    • Happy501 on 26/03/2011 - 22:39

      Thanks for the post, looks great all up.

    • amberdbrickell on 27/03/2011 - 11:46

      It says you can change your dates as long as you give them 10 days notice…seems fair…

  • Matt P on 26/03/2011 - 23:02
    +2

    some tour operators get kickbacks from dropping you at certain souvenir stores etc.. They probably get paid per person.

    • StewBalls on 27/03/2011 - 09:42
      +1

      some tour operators

      I'd almost be confident enough to say all tour operators! ;)

  • King Tightarse on 26/03/2011 - 23:53
    +2

    Yeah thats could well be some dodgy stuff right there.
    Like some of the hotel scams they run over in Bali.
    I have met people who were driven to "exotic locations" on the day trip they "won" over there, then forced to get a taxi home when they got sick of the nasty hard sell time share lecture at the place. Oh BTW, everyone wins the fake contests they run (natch).
    Dodgy, dodgy aggressive bollocks.

    Never heard of a holiday that you pay for where you must attend anything or pay more.
    Fork that.

    • jdas on 27/03/2011 - 00:33
      +1

      Yup, dodgy and scary… esp when you are so far from home.

    • Empire on 27/03/2011 - 10:18

      Happens all the time in Bangkok with taxi drivers and locals wishing to practice English by taking visitors to their friend's shops.so unless you're in the market for some sweatshop jewellery or bespoke suits, I'd be very weary of conditions like these. Besides Thailand is best explored on your own.

  • dreamscene on 27/03/2011 - 09:55
    +5

    Also remember, what's more scary is male prostitutes often look prettier than female prostitutes in Thailand. You always need a sober wingman beside you whilst drinking….to look after your dignity.

    • Retract on 27/03/2011 - 12:35

      Yep, definitely this. I can speak from first hand experience. It's scary as hell.

  • [Deactivated] on 27/03/2011 - 11:25
    +1

    According to whois and abr.gov.au this business is approximately 1.5 months old.

  • scrone on 27/03/2011 - 11:48

    Looks suspect…. and if you've been to Thailand you'll know it probably is.

  • amberdbrickell on 27/03/2011 - 12:09
    +1

    I am so close to buying this…I figure if it is legit..I have saved a bundle…and if it's not I will claim on my travel insurance….they seem to be underwritten by an American travel company…if you do a little digging on their site it as plain as day…..

    • amberdbrickell on 27/03/2011 - 23:01

      brought!! I am off to Thailand!! Whoop whoop!!! Paid by visa so I am covered by them too if it's not legit!!!

      • King Tightarse on 28/03/2011 - 00:29
        +1

        When are you going?
        Be sure to report back so we hear what really happened.

  • shmahoo on 27/03/2011 - 13:48

    I did a search on Google cache and found an earlier draft of the conditions

    "Our travel partners have worked hard to put this offer together for you, It is a condition that you attend all tours and experiences set out in your itinerary otherwise you may be asked to pay a further $300 or if you would prefer, just simply donate one kidney (sorry, cannot choose which one, and will be taken one night while you sleep in our 4 1/2 star accommodation"

    • Derrick Crane on 27/03/2011 - 15:43
      +1

      A kidney shmahoo? That is offal.

  • bargaino on 27/03/2011 - 23:28

    Beware cheap bus tours in Asia! Applies to both day-trips and longer tours
    There are lots of these aimed at naive local tourists who are new to the market.
    You have no guarantee as to the quality of the bus or hotels ("or similar ranking hotel" should ring alarm bells)
    and you will spend half your time (or more) in shops.
    Always thoroughly check the reputation of the operator before paying. In this case the operator is not even named.
    Bangkok has lots of barge poles. Don't touch this with one.
    Insurance will not compensate for a ruined holiday.

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