November sees the grand opening of the most beautiful international horticultural show ever staged in Thailand. Called 'Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006', this vast expo is being built in honour of the King of Thailand and features 2.5 million plants and flowers, a pavilion displaying over 50,000 orchids and 30 international show gardens from countries such as China and Japan.
Tell Tale Travel, the authentic travel specialists, has created a unique two-week private tour called '
Thailand in Bloom' to help garden-lovers get the most out of this memorable event. Instead of getting lost in the crowds or rushed around in a tour group, visitors can enjoy this spectacular show in the company of knowledgeable local plant-lovers who will share their enthusiasm - and the odd gardening tip no doubt! You can choose from orchid-lovers to fern-fanatics to be your guides and make sure you have plenty of tales to tell when you get home.
The itinerary also includes visits to other horticultural hot spots like a mountainside wildlife sanctuary and a lush, hillside eco-village as well as orchid farms, botanical gardens and charming private gardens. There is even time to relax and enjoy an informal Thai cookery lesson - as with all Tell Tale Travel trips, everything is tailor-made.
This two-week private tour costs from £1,300 per person, based on two people sharing. This includes direct flights from Heathrow with Thai Airways, all accommodation, excursions, private cars and most meals. Regional departures are available.
Departure dates are at your convenience, however the show is only open from 1st November 2006 to 31st January 2007.
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For further information, please contact Chris Bland at Tell Tale Travel on 020 7060 4571. Please note that Tell Tale Travel has many high-quality images available to accompany this release.
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Notes to Editors:
The 'Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006' event is being held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in honour of the King of Thailand's 80th birthday and his 60th year on the throne, making him the world's longest reigning monarch. He has been instrumental in developing horticulture and furthering sustainable agriculture in Thailand. For further info please see:
http://www.royalfloraexpo.com/
Tell Tale Travel specialises in authentic travel, designing tailor-made but affordable holidays that work in harmony with the lives of local people. Our customers have holidays beyond the guidebooks, experience real life at their destination and feel that they know the place and the people when they leave.