02
Dec
2005
Dear Carnavalera,
As you know, nothing is really close to Australia. The closest club would be Ria Bintan, near Singapore, or maybe Bali. I've never been to Ria Bintan, so I can't comment, although I understand it is pretty upscale. I have been to Phuket twice (22 hours from Chicago!). Having visited 20 clubs, it is one of the nicest I've ever been to. Thailand itself is a little mind blowing to a Yank like me, but in a very pleasant way. The food, accomodations, activities, excursions, entertainment are all top rate. Many nationalities there, including a large contingent of Aussies. English is widely spoken. Even the street signs are in English and Thai. I wouldn't worry about safety there. However, I don't recommend that you go to the bamboo bars outside the club and drink too much Mekong whiskey. Not that it isn't safe, it's just that you will have a mammoth hangover. Also in town you can get some nice $125 Rolex watches. Well, they are sort of Rolex watches. At least it says Rolex on them. The best time to visit would be December, January, February, March. In April, it starts to get a little rainy there.
John
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