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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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06.10.2024
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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06.10.2024
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Gili Islands sightseeing
Gili Islands are often called Emerald Islands, that's because of lush tropical forest occupying the largest part of the territory. The largest island of the archipelago is Trawangan; its population is about 900 people. The island is very popular among young travelers, as it boasts a decent selection of stylish places to stay, colorful beach discos and clubs. The incredibly beautiful and big coral reef, the main … Open 
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A full range of services for a comfortable stay is offered by Queen Villa and Spa located near the main beach of Trawangan Island. The hotel complex has very amazing and bright decor; the territory is spectacular too. Picturesque villas surrounded by tropical plants feature lovely wooden furniture and paintings. Hotel guests are sure to enjoy spa treatments and beach holidays; gourmets will be able to visit an exotic … Open
Attractions and active leisure
At least one evening should be devoted to a quiet movie in a pleasant company, sitting comfortably on the sofas. Yoga lessons are offered here for followers of a healthy lifestyle. Gili Air has a fairly large yoga centre, where, in addition to classes, you can enjoy Spa treatments, massages and vegetarian menu in the restaurant. On Trawangan, classes are held at «The Yoga Place». In addition, you can go to a … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Of course, the Islands have a huge selection of tropical fruits all year round. Be sure to try juices and fruits. The most delicious local hot drink is coffee. Locals make this drink perfectly. Local tea will not leave anyone indifferent. If you want to try alcoholic drinks, pay your attention to rice vodka of local production. Moreover, try Bintang beer. You should better order European desserts. One of the best … Open
Travel guide to Gili Islands
Thorough archaeological excavations have only proven the fact that there were no ancient settlements on the islands. There is an important reason for that – there are no sources of fresh water on the islands. First permanent settlements on the Gili Islands appeared relatively not long ago, in the 70s of the previous century. First settlers were mostly involved in fishing. Later, several coconut palm tree … Open
Gili Islands for children - what to visit
An interesting entertainment for the whole family is a boat trip with a transparent bottom. A three-hour tour is not very expensive, about $ 10, but you can see a variety of species of marine life: bright fish, turtles, crustaceans. Children of any age and adults will like this walk. You can move around the Islands only by bicycle or a horse-drawn cart. For children, horse riding is an adventure in itself. … Open
