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Get up-close, personal, and local with the mountainous city of northern Thailand

Pop by an authentic teak wood house for traditional Northern Thai flavours

We will take you to Hang Dong for an incredible gastronomic experience with the local Ruankaew-Yanon family. You will be welcomed into their historical teak wood home in a Lanna village, situated in amidst beautiful natural surroundings. Wander through the family orchard, past tropical fruit and herbs picked freshly for cooking, and discover the simple Lanna way of life. Based on traditional recipes of Northern Thai cuisine, help cook up a spread with the host family and enjoy the meal after. Think Dry Red Curry Chicken, and Stir Fried Eggplant and Minced Pork (dishes subject to availability/change), brimming with authentic Northern Thai flavours characterised by the liberal use of myriad spices.  


Dried local herbs grown in the host family’s orchard

See rural Chiang Mai on a cruise along Mae Ping River

On a 45-minute boat ride on the Mae Ping River, travel north out of the city into the truly rural parts of Chiang Mai province. Past views of city life, lush greenery along the riverbank comes into sight. Spot locals fishing in the chemical-free environment where agriculture and marine life thrive. You will arrive at a local farm, where you will be introduced to local herbs, trees, fruits, and teas. Enjoy sweet fruit and tea, the products of the farmers’ labour. This is but another way to see Chiang Mai, laidback and relaxed.

Visit a silk factory San Khampaeng

From worm to weaver, see step-by-step how world-renowned Thai silk is manufactured in a local factory. At the same place, marvel at native Bor Sang women making brilliantly-coloured sun umbrellas, and other craft people working on silver, teakwood and lacquer ware. One of them might just make a memorable souvenir for the loved ones back home.


Bor Sang women and their colourful sun umbrellas for sale

Beyond magnificent mountains and the comfy sub-20°C weather, Chiang Mai is a nearby holiday destination that has much more to offer. With Bespoke Infinite, travellers can, in their preferred ways, take a closer look at the people, their culture, and their way of life in this part of the land of smiles. Subtle touches that go the extra mile, such as a bouquet of roses upon your arrival at the hotel, or a SIM card once you clear customs, can also be arranged. You simply have to leave your contact details and share your preferences and interests – we will be in touch to help curate your next bespoke travel experience.


Monks at a local temple in Chiang Mai

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Wine and dine amid the sun, sea, and smiles

Dinner at sea on a private yacht

For many, being at sea brings a calming, soothing sensation. Bespoke Infinite makes that even better with scrumptious dinner, sparkling vino, a solo violinist, and a personal butler, so lovers can be lovers during this four-hour-long cruise. Catch the sunset as the cruise is in motion, bringing breeze and tranquillity, while love is in the air. As you would guess, extra touches for the element of surprise, such as delicious favourite dishes of yours or even a stop at an island of choice, can also be arranged. 

Behold the beauty of Koh Samae San

On your way to Koh Samae San, an uninhabited four-kilometre-long island blessed with flourishing forestation, imagine clear blue waters and a pristine beach, and you’ll soon see them right ahead. Open for only three years now, Koh Samae San is a new beach destination thankfully still untainted by tourists. It has been maintained by the Royal Thai Marine Corps. Since it is also an eco-tourism spot, visitors take responsibility to clean up after themselves when they are on the island. The azure playground is not only great for diving and snorkelling, it is also home to plenty marine life including coral reef and fish. Opt to have seafood for lunch at a local restaurant on the gorgeous beach. The island puts a strict cap on the number of visitors allowed, so Bespoke Infinite does only bookings in advance for customers opting for this visit.

 
Aerial view of Koh Samae San

Pander to your inner hedonist

Located in a quiet road in a romantic Thai Bali-style house with a beautiful garden courtyard and a terrace, Café des Amis boasts French cooking and the largest selection of Imported beef, including world-class cuts. Seafood such as lobster, oysters, foie gras, and fine wines are also available. Over sixty labels from around the world and 10 different champagnes can be found in the cellar, so there is plenty to go with the exquisite food. As the cherry on top, Café des Amis is also the largest gin bar in Thailand, and a glass in hand is always a nice way to while away the evening.

Exquisite meal at Café des Amis

These are only a few things you get to do when you travel to Pattaya and there are countless more waiting for you to discover. With Bespoke Infinite, travellers can, in their preferred ways, take a closer look at the people, their culture, and their way of life in this part of the land of smiles. Subtle touches that go the extra mile, such as a bouquet of roses upon your arrival at the hotel, or a SIM card once you clear customs, can also be arranged. You simply have to leave your contact details and share your preferences and interests – we will be in touch to help curate your next bespoke travel experience.

Live your best life on this wellness retreat

Experience your most energised and radiant self as you go on this luxurious retreat that includes a specific detox diet, and key treatments, divine massages, and supplements to facilitate an effective detox, which is essentially a physical and mental spring-cleaning. In the relaxing and nourishing process, feel for yourself a lighter, clearer, and invigorated body and mind.

Yoga class at Amatara Wellness Resort

At Amatara Wellness Resort, guests may choose among many options. Whether a yogi or massage enthusiast, you will find your “cup of tea” in a refreshing yoga session, Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage, an infrared sauna, or Thai Hammam massage which is traditionally a Turkish bath. If you opt for the latter, a signature service at peaceful Amatara Resort, here’s what to expect:

Enter the lovely space set aside for the Hammam service, which includes a sauna session and Thai herbal steam among others. For the Thai Hammam treatment itself, get ready for a good deep-tissue scrub with an organic soap. Besides effective exfoliation, the treatment leaves the skin soft, rejuvenated, and nourished, just as a retreat should do a person. 

In the ideal situation, guests have specific objectives in mind when booking their wellness retreat, and Amatara Wellness Resort alongside Bespoke Infinite would advise the kinds of treatment and diet that would help meet each objective. Save the activities and treatments in store, the Resort also prides itself on lush accommodation offerings built for those seeking comfort and respite.

 
Above: King bed at Pool Pavilion of Amatara Wellness Resort
Below: Pool Pavilion of Amatara Wellness Resort

Deservedly gaining in popularity, wellness retreats are a great form of getaway as more urbanites proactively seek to protect their mental health and productivity and prevent a burn-out. With Bespoke Infinite, travellers can, in their preferred ways, take a closer look at the people, their culture, and their way of life in this part of the Land of Smiles. Subtle touches that go the extra mile, such as a bouquet of roses upon your arrival at the hotel, or a SIM card once you clear customs, can also be arranged. You simply have to leave your contact details and share your preferences and interests – we will be in touch to help curate your next bespoke travel experience.

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These are gold, and no, Platinum Mall is not on the list

Manohra Cruise

On a river that runs through the capital of the Land of Smiles, find a luxurious cruise that offers a romantic dinner and inspiring views of a rapidly developing city that surpass those of a steely, cleaned-up metropolis. Along Chao Phraya River, the night lights and striking sights of exquisite temples, the two-century-old Grand Palace, and Rama VIII Bridge built in remembrance of Thailand’s eighth emperor, among other architecture, are a different beauty to behold. All the while, revel in the gourmet spread and old-world splendour as the cruise, transformed from an antique rice barge, makes its way down Thailand’s King of Rivers, which was once the country’s lifeline of transportation.

An antique rice barge-turned-luxury cruise

Truly thrilling markets

Several times a day, the train rolls right through the slightly congested Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors have merely three minutes to withdraw the awning, move baskets of goods off the track, and essentially get the h*** out of the way. Once the train passes, the tracks are covered again with all kinds of fresh food, ranging from seafood to spices. Even though the train slows down when going through the Market, it is an absolute thrill to be amid the scrambling, scurrying, and steering clear, while witnessing the vendors’ nimbleness.

Also along Maeklong River and a 15-minute tuktuk ride away, find the less-known and more authentic Amphawa Floating Market. Where fishing has naturally been a main livelihood for decades before, Amphawa Floating Market, like many other water-borne bazaars, formed as new residents quickly settled along riverbanks. Till today, it is evident that the river serves as locals’ daily trading hub, and hence the floating market is not only an intriguing site of attraction, but also a most practical means of trade and transport.

A special temple little known to tourists in the heart of Bangkok

Wat Yannawa was built by King Nangklao (Rama III) some 300 years ago and its name translates to “the boat temple” in English. Long before King Nangklao’s reign in early 19^th century, the Ayutthaya kingdom already had this temple in place, but as a memorial to Chinese junk ships that were used intensively for trade with China which brought about great prosperity, King Nangklao order the junk-like structure to be added to it. It was during his reign that traders were transitioning from junk ships to steam ships as the default mode of transport.  

 
Works of art spotted at ATT 19

Just another 15-minute car ride away, check out a novel creative space transformed from a 120-year-old school that closed just two years ago. Now a vibrant multi-purpose arts, retail, and F&B hub, ATT 19 boasts a floor space of 2,000sqm and is home to exhibition and event spaces, a furniture store with perfectly imperfect Japanese ceramics, an Asian cocktail bar, among many others. Get the camera ready: upon entering the premise, those looking for an Instagram-worthy spot will find the exterior of ATT 19 highly suitable.  

Though already wildly popular as a tourist destination, Bangkok continues to bring more novelties (and ancient artefacts!) to the surface so travellers have countless reasons to return. With Bespoke Infinite, travellers can, in their preferred ways, take a closer look at the people, their culture, and their way of life in this part of the Land of Smiles. Subtle touches that go the extra mile, such as a bouquet of roses upon your arrival at the hotel, or a SIM card once you clear customs, can also be arranged. You simply have to leave your contact details and share your preferences and interests – we will be in touch to help curate your next bespoke travel experience. 

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After the wedding comes the marriage, yes. However, between the two is that momentary bliss where time seems to freeze. It is you, your partner, and nothing else. It’s that one vacation, the most anticipated celebration of your union, that the two of you will look back on for decades to come -- your honeymoon.

Excited for your upcoming honeymoon? Here are some important tips for a truly bespoke honeymoon experience.

Choose your honeymoon destination together.

Your honeymoon should be something that you and your partner will both enjoy, so it’s imperative that you decide together where you want to go and what it is you want to do. Whether it’s a relaxing beach adventure in a tropical paradise, or a cultural immersion in an old world country, make sure that you decide as one. Don't forget to consider the timing of your trip as well, as there are factors like seasonality and special holidays that could very well affect your getaway.

Plan your itinerary well.

Once you’ve chosen your honeymoon destination, make sure that your itinerary includes activities that will spark interest and excitement in both of you. Reality is that not all couples have similar interests, and chances are, there will be things that one will want to do that the other won’t really be interested in. The key is to compromise. You want to check out the popular night market you read about in a travel blog? Go ahead, but make sure you allow him to check out the vintage automobile museum that he’s been raving about. Fair enough, right?

Unplug and connect.

Unplug from the rest of the world, and maximize the opportunity to connect deeply with your partner, that is. Except for those occasional social media updates (a few couple photos here and there won’t hurt), make sure to put away your gadgets and other sources of distraction. Dedicate your full and undivided attention to your partner. Forget about work and mute those chat updates from your friends for a while. Your honeymoon should be about just you and your spouse, nothing and no one else.

Spice it up with something romantic.

May we suggest a romantic candlelit dinner, or perhaps a nice, pampering massage for two? Whether it’s something that you plan together, or something special you have up your sleeve, your options are limitless.  There’s nothing sweeter (and sexier) than a thoughtful and romantic gesture to spice things up and make things a little bit more fun and exciting. It is your honeymoon, after all. It definitely won't hurt to level up the sweetness a bit.

We hope that these tips help you have that honeymoon you both have been dreaming of. You are just about to embark on a lifelong journey together, and a bespoke honeymoon is something you deserve and should definitely gift yourselves with.

For a truly bespoke travel experience, Bespoke Infinite is here to help. Just get in touch with us, and we’ll guarantee you a honeymoon you and your partner will cherish for the rest of your lives. Let’s talk.

Five? Only?! Well, these are my personal favourites, and you can find them almost anywhere in the city.

1. Moo Ping (Grilled Pork)

Ranging anywhere upwards from THB10, this is my ultimate must-have. Some vendors put cheese and charge double for it but my advice is to say no to cheesy temptations! Pick the original ones and eat your hearts out! Consume it while still hot and this charred pork on a stick will leave you wanting nothing but more.

2. Pad Thai (Thai Fried Noodles)

Where else can you get authentic Pad Thai other than in Thailand?! This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy with a nice tanginess from the freshly squeezed limes. The best part is when you get to watch the chef whip the dish up right in front of you!

3. 7-11 Sandwiches

Have you seen the selection? Here I’m referring to specifically the shredded pork croissant sandwich. It’s da bomb!!! 

4. Mango Sticky Rice

I haven’t found my go-to stall for this yet but so far every one I’ve tried has been good. You can’t miss this because you can find it literally anywhere. If you’re flying out of BKK Airport, the souvenir shop sells each serving at THB150 that you can spend your leftover Thai Baht on. I usually request for the whole mango uncut and steam the rice when I get home for a little post-Bangkok dessert with the family.

5. Coffee Beans by Dao

So this little cafe/restaurant used to have a branch at Wisma Atria, Singapore operating under the name Coffee Stars by Dao. After they closed down, I felt so lost and abandoned, until I found this place in the basement of Siam Paragon. I go here for one thing and one thing only - the Devil’s Food Cake. Super chocolatey, ultra rich and definitely unforgettable. If you love chocolate and you love cake, please please please make it a point to visit here. 

So here sums up my top 5 favourites. If you have something to recommend, leave us a comment below!