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Asian Holiday Escape Week1 & 5. Pattaya
Began and ended my trip at this world class destination. In terms of nightlife, food, accommodations, and daytime activities (especially golf) it does not get better.
First week I stayed at the Sheraton Pattaya on points. Amazing hotel, a little incovenient, defintely girl-friendly. It cost 150-200B to get to Walking Street although there is a shuttle at night.
When barhopping I find myself happier at the smaller intimate bars then the larger packed ones. This leads me to spend a lot of time on Soi Diamond as all of the bars in this area fit that bill. I was surprised at the newer clubs Alcatraz and Faranheit. I liked the vibe at Faranheit and spent some productive time there. I also like the revolving bars on Soi Diamond which can be entertaining and they are a good place for a cigar. They key to these smaller bars is that they change by the week so Naughty girls and the Super Baby bar next to it were great Week 1, but Star and the other Super Baby were better Week 5. BTW my target market is girls that have been in town a month or less. I love being the first farang which happened several times on this trip. The key is to chat up the mamasan when you first sit down and she will usually guide you to the freshness before the wolves start sniffing. It also pays to buy these new girls a little alcohol as you are getting to know them as it loosens things up.
My first week was definitely focused on partying so I did not do much during the day other than recharge by the pool. The best legit massage I found was just outside the entrance to Walking Street called Perfect Massage and second place went to Marine Massage at the top of Soi Marine. For a sexy massage visit one of the places on Soi 6 as I had a regular lunchtime appt with a girl at one of the places there. I also noticed the talent level on Beach Road to be improved. I really enjoy that walk!
I love the street food at Nana on Soi 15 and the spot across from Marine Seafood, I have been going there for 6-7 years and it is great food at a great price.
My last week I stayed at the Grand Hotel based on recommendations in the forum. Decent hotel, best location, great value 1600B, good wifi, and terrible staff (but really did need any help after checkin). I will most likely stay here again. The rooms on the 9th floor are key as they are far enough above Walking Street that it is quiet with slider closed. Great balcony overlooking the action.
I also found time to golf a few times my last week and I regret not golfing more. Pattaya is truly a golfer's paradise and the courses here are top notch. The best deal is to hook up with a golf social club. The one I found was the Golden Ferrett in Pattaya New Plaza. They provide a nice breakfast, transport, prizes, and a beer upon return. They golf at a different place every day. I ended up going with them every other day my last week. St Andrews 2000 was a spectacular course. Golf map attached.