Aureum Palace - Ngapali
Myanmar
Asia
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WHEN -
There are 3 distinct seasons
Cool - October to February - Hot - March to April and Wet - May to September
October to May is the best time for dry weather
November to February is high season - prices go up but it's not well known enough to get too crowded - but it will one day!
June to September is the rainy season and many places close down
Some hotels and restaurants are closed from March / April to late October
STAY -
The Aureum Palace Hotel & Resort Ngapali *****
is the premier boutique hotel in the area. It has the best spa. It is a beautiful resort on a wonderful beach.
It has everything you could need. But there are options for eating and drinking nearby for variety and reduce costs.
Choice of rooms include big and comfortable Garden Cottages with garden / sea views and Executive Cottages with their own swimming pool.
They provide free airport transfers, organise trips, car rentals, laundry and many other services.
ABOUT -
Ngapali - pronounced Napally is supposedly named after Napoli in Italy. It is the best beach in Myanmar and one of Asia's best kept secrets. It is broken up into 3 sections - North, Central and South. Your beach is about 3 kms long.
Unspoiled, pristine, tropical beach lined with Palm trees and the crystal clear waters of the bay of Bengal. An exotic, secluded and romantic location facing west for dramatic sunsets every night.
ADD ONS -
Spend a few nights in Yangon on the way in and out.
Some of the attractions of Yangon include -
Shwedagon Pagoda - UNESCO World Heritage Listed Site
19th St Chinatown
aka Tayote Tan
another Sarkies brother's gem
ROMANCE -
Sunset beach walks
Four Poster Bed
SUNSETS -
Beautiful sunsets every night on the west facing beach - must be cocktail time at the Boat Bar
Sunset Bar at the Bayview Beach Resort
At sunset the tide is low and you can cycle along the beach
The Lighthouse - Sunset bar
Many bars and restaurants along the beach with great happy hours (up to 3 hours with great prices)
From the pool
From a Floating inner tube or a SUP or a kayak
BUDGET -
Can get discounts booking on the hotel website. Myanmar is good value for the tourist dollar. It will be much cheaper than a honeymoon in the first world and with much more charm.
HIGHLIGHTS -
PAMPER -
Enjoy the Spa facilities - massage on the beach - spa day
RELAXING -
Loungers and umbrellas on the beach
By the beachside infinity pool with its islands and bridges. Stunningly illuminated at night.
VIEWS -
The Beach, the Ocean, the Palm trees, the Sunset, the Pool
FOOD -
Great Buffet Breakfast
Ocean Bay Restaurant - Dinner and a bonfire on the beach
European / Italian & Rakhine Cuisine
Cooking Classes
Good beachfront seafood restaurants close by
Fish curry / Huge shrimp / Lobster / Grilled calamari
Ladies sell fruit along the beach
DRINKS -
Boat Bar
Good beachfront restaurants nearby
Nightlife is pretty laid back like everything here - plenty of bars to have a drink and meet people
The local brew is very good
SIGHTS -
Zalun Monastery
Kinmaw - Clay Pottery Village
Nandaw and Sandaw Pagodas - Reclining Buddha
Dwar Yar Waddy Market - in Thandwe
ACTIVITIES -
Work out in the gym
Great snorkelling
Rent a motorbike
Visit Jate Taw fishing village
Visit Pearl island
Swimming
Boat trips
Golf
Beach Volleyball
Bicycle rides to nearby villages
Kayaking
Scuba Diving
Bird watching
River trips
Climb Amata Mountain
Meet the locals - they're very friendly
SOUVENIRS -
Souvenir shop at hotel or have a look in town
Longyi - Myanmar sarong / Coconut carved dolls / Rakhine Mountain Honey / Bamboo placemats / Rakhine Cookbook
TIPS -
Bring plenty of local cash from Yangon. ATM's are here but not always reliable. You can use your credit card at the resort
CHEAPER OPTIONS -
Plenty of other hotels nearby.
Have a look on Booking.com - Click here
VISAS -
Over 100 countries can get an e-visa online. You will need a passport valid for at least 6 months after your trip, a passport standard digital photo of yourself, an e-mail address and means of online payment. They are US$75 for standard issue.
TRANSPORT -
is 15 mins away from the resort. There are daily flights to Yangon and the trip takes 50 mins.
Yangon International Airport (YGN) -
has direct flights to 35 destinations in 11 countries. Connect with one of the main Asian hubs including Dubai.
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