Travel and Tourism in New England and in

Thailand

Puriteerangkul, Puvadol ESL-L5

June,2002

Why tourists travel in New England

For pleasureFor businessFor sportsFor healthFor education

New England

ME: MaineNH: New HampshireVT: Vermont

MA: MassachusettsRI: Rhode IslandCT: Connecticut

Connecticut (CT)

Geography5,544 square miles.the 47th largest of the 50 states.4,845 square miles of land area.698 square miles are covered by water.Capital city is Hartford.Slogan is “The Constitution state”

Mystic seaport is the largest and most comprehensive maritime museum in North America.You can sail or cruise in our antique steamboat, participate in formal classes, ride a horse-drawn carriage, star gaze in our planetarium, or spend the day climbing aboard ships.

Mystic Seaport

Hours and Admission

Open daily, year-round except Christmas DayShips & Exhibits are open 9:00 to 5:00 from April through October, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from November through MarchAdmission is free to members.Individual admission priceGeneral Admission $17Youth Admission $9 (ages 6-12)Youth Under 6 are freeSenior Admission $16Second consecutive day admission is free with validation

Directions to Mystic Seaport

Located about 10 miles east of New London in Southeastern Connecticut. From Boston go South on Route 95 Take Exit 90Turn left at end of ramp onto Route 27 South.Proceed approximately one mile.

Food and Accommodation

Watch Hill Inn and Restaurant38 Bay StreetWatch Hill, CTToll-Free: 800-356-9314Fax: 401-348-6301Email: watchhillinn@aol.com

Maine(ME)

Geography35,387 square miles.the 38th largest of the 50 states.30,865 square miles of land area.4,523 square miles are covered by water.The highest point in Maine is Mount Katahdin.Capital city is Augusta.Major city is Portland.Slogan is “The way the life should be”

Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park is on the rock- bound shore of Mount Desert Island.Here you will find granite cliffs side by side with sand, cobblestone beaches.The geography ranges from meadows and marshes to dense evergreen forests.

Park Entrance Fee and Passes

Park Entrance Fees (May 1-October 31):Private vehicle: $10 for 7 daysFoot, bicycle, or motorbike: $5 for 7 days

Other passes available: Acadia Annual Pass: $20 Golden Eagle Pass: $50 annually Golden Age Lifetime Pass: $10 one time fee • Must be a U.S. citizen, 62 years or older. Provides

entrance and half price camping at all national parks, monuments, federal recreation areas.

Golden Access Lifetime Pass: Free to US citizens with disabilities.

How to get there

located approximately eight hours north of Boston. From Boston take I-95 north to Augusta.From Augusta take Route 3 east to Ellsworth. From Ellsworth take Route 3 to Mount Desert Island.

Food and Accommodation

The park has no other overnight accommodations except camping. Nearby communities have hotels, motels and inns.Cook Lobster houseBailey Island, Maine Tel:(207) 833-2818 Fax orders: (207) 833 5851

Massachusetts(MA)

Geography10,555 square miles.the 44 largest of the 50 states.7,838 square miles are land areas.2,717 square miles are covered by water.Capital city is Boston.Slogan is “The spirit of America”

Museum of Fine Arts

What are the collections?Art of the Americas Art of the Ancient World Art of Asia, Oceania, & Africa Art of Europe Contemporary ArtMusical InstrumentsPrints, Drawings, and PhotographsTextile & Fashion Arts

Monday and Tuesday 10am-4:45pmWednesday, Thursday and Friday10 am-9:45 PM Saturday and Sunday10 am-5:45 PM.

Adults, $14(30 Day, 2-Visit Ticket)Senior Citizens and College Students, $12(30 Day, 2-Visit Ticket)Youth, 7-17, $5 or FREE $5 on school days until 3pm admitted free at all other times.

Hours and Admissions

How to get there

Food and AccommodationsGalleria Cafe

Hours:Mon & Tues, 11- 4Wed, Thurs, & Fri, 11 - 8:45Sat & Sun, 11- 5Location: MFA West Wing, 1st floor

HotelThe Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common10 Avery StreetBoston, MA 02111617-474-7100 

Helpful Tips

New Hampshire(NH)

Geographythe 43th largest of the 50 state.9,351 square miles8,969 square miles are land areas.382 square miles are covered by water.Capital city is Concord.Major city is Manchester.The highest point is Mount Washington.Slogan is “Live Free Or Die”.

Mount Washington

Mount Washington, the highest peak in the northeastern U.S, attains an elevation of 6,288 feet above mean sea level. Mount Washington State Park surrounds the summit, where visitors will find a multitude of old and modern buildings, once known as the “City Among the Clouds”.

What can you do on Mt. Washington?

Outdoor ActivitiesHikingClimbingPaddlingBikingCanoeing Kayaking

More information : www.mt-washington.com

How to get there

located 4 hours north of BostonThe mountain can be reached via I-93 N or west I-95 further to its southeast slope.State routes surround Mt. Washington: Rte. 2 on the northRte. 16 on the eastRte. 302 to the west and south.

Accommodation and food

The Mount Washington Resort dining

Route 302, Bretton Woods, NH 03575800-258-0330, 603-278-1000 (in NH)FAX 603-278-8838

Rhode Island(RI)

Geography1,545 square miles.One of the smallest of the 50 states.1,045 square miles are land areas.500 square miles are covered by water.Capital city is Providence.The highest point is Jerimoth Hill.Slogan is “Hope”.

WaterFire Festival in Providence’s 2002

Located on the three rivers in downtown Providence.WaterFire centers on a series of 100 bonfires that blaze just above the surface of the three rivers that pass through the middle of downtown Providence.The string of fires illuminates nearly two-thirds of a mile of urban public spaces ,parks ,residents ,and visitors. The fires are tended from sunset to past midnight by black-clad performers in boats who pass quietly before the flames.There are no admission charges to WaterFire.

WaterFire dates and Sunset times

Saturday, July 6, 8:23 PMSaturday, July 27, 8:09 PMSaturday, August 10, 7:53 PMSaturday, August 24, 7:32 PMWednesday, September 11, 7:02 PMWednesday, September 18, 6:50 PMSaturday, October 5, 6:31 PM

More information : www.waterfire.com

Directions to WaterFire

Located in downtown Providence. 1. From Interstate 95 North or South, take exit 22 to downtown. 2. From Route 195, follow the signs for Route 95 north (towards

Boston). Stay to the right, take exit 22, and follow the directions.WaterFire is on your left after the first set of lights, and the installation extends down past the Crawford Street Bridge.

Food and Accommodation

ASIAN PARADISE165 Angell Street, Providence, 454-0222.Providence Marriott1 Orms Street, Providence, RI 02904Phone: 1-401-272-2400  Fax: 1-401-273-2686Sales: 1-401-272-2400

Vermont(VT)

Geography9,615 square miles.the 43th largest of the 50 states.9,249 square miles are land areas.366 square miles are covered by water.Capital city is Montpelier.Major city is Burlington.The highest point is Mount Mansfield.Slogan is “Freedom and Unity”.

Vermont Marble Exhibit

The largest in the world.Located in Central Vermont.Art gallery, part natural history museum.Displays include marble from Vermont and around the world.Show the origin ,quarrying ,and finishing of marble.The hall of presidents displays statuary white marble relief carving of all past United States presidents.

Prices and Hours

Adults---------$6.00 Seniors--------$4.00Teens----------$3.00 (15-18)Children--------Free

Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

How to get there52 Main StBox 607Proctor VT, 05765Phone : 800-427-1396 http://www.vermont-marble.com

Foods and Accommodations

The Lighthouse RestaurantNext to the Hampton Inn at I-89 Exit 16Colchester, VT 05446(802) 655-6177

The INN at Willow PondHistoric Route 7AManchester, Vermont800-533-3533 or 1-802-362-4733Fax: 802-362-4737

Welcome to Thailand

Thailand

Geography of Thailand

•Located in southeast asia

How to get there

Tickets are avaiable at major airline offices,internet ,and tour agents.Estimate cost is around $600 -$1200. It depends on travel seasons.It takes around 24 hours to get to Thailand.

When you arriveat Bangkok International airport. Take the Airport Bus to “ Sanam Luang”. Located on Rajadamnern Road.There are many hotels and guesthouses. The price is about $10 to $100 per night. Most of the guesthouses are in Kaosarn Street.

Three day tour of Thailand

Day 1 Sightseeing of Bangkok ,the Capital of Thailand.(The Grand Palace)Day 2 Visit Chiang Mai in the North of Thailand.Day 3 Visit Phuket in the South of Thailand.

Was built in 1782.The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court.It used to be the residence of the Kings of Thailand.Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions: the Funeral Palacethe Reception Palacethe Throne Hallthe Coronation Hallthe Royal Guest House the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple.

The Grand Palace

Day 1

Hours and Admissions

open to the public daily from 8.30 am to 11.30 am and 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm. Admission costs $ 5 which includes entry to the Royal Thai Decorations & Coins Pavilion.

Hotel (The palazzo hotel) • Location: Rachadapisek Road• Province: Bangkok• Address: 111 Soi Niam-utit, Rachadapisek Road, Bangkok 10320 Thailand• Tel: +66 2 276-4995-9• Fax: +66 2 276-5000-2• Approximate price: US$26 - $156

Dining and Nightlife

There are many Thai restaurants around The Grand Palace.It ranges from $3 to $50 per meal.

Rom Pai restaurant. It’s a good small restaurant located under Pinklao Bridge.

For the nightlifeKok Wua avenue There are many bars , pubs ,and discos around there.

Day 2

Located approximately 700km from Bangkok. North of Thailand.It is Thailand's second largest city.It is less humid and much cooler than elsewhere in Thailand.About 1.30 hours by plane.Around $100 for round tripAsian elephants are native to Thailand and many can be found in the North of Thailand.

Chiang Mai

Things to see and to do

Visit WAT PRATHAT DOI SUTHEP , the sacred temple with a challenging flight of steps.

Visit silk and cotton industry at SANKUMPAENG district,

Visit the umbrella village including the making of umbrella frames and paper.

Visit the elephant camp to ride elephants.

Go rafting, and ride in an ox cart.

Foods and AccommodationsLai-Thai Guest House

111/4-5 Kotchasarn RoadChiang Mai 50100Tel: 66 53 271725    Fax: 66 53 272724Email: laithai@loxinfo.co.th

Busaba Restaurantlocated just behind the Amari Rincome Hotel. 26 Nimmanhemin Soi 1ChiangmaiTel: 66 53 895270    Fax: 66 53 895271Email: pwdigby@loxinfo.co.th

Day 3Located in the Andaman Sea 885km from Bangkok.South of Thailand.Long sandy beaches, limestone cliffs and forested hills.About 1 hour by plane from Bangkok.Around $100 for round trip from Bangkok.

Phuket

Things to see and to do

About 20km. North of Phuket Town is Ton Sai National Park which has a picturesque waterfall.A little further a field is Phangnga Bay, which has white sandy beaches.Swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving are some of the most popular activities for the island's visitors.Many of the beaches have wind surfing facilities.Charter boats are available for those keen to try their hand at deep sea fishing.

Foods and Accommodations

Victors Restaurant

French and Belgian steakhouse/restaurant, diving tripsBanghla Square Moo 4 95/14Patong PhuketTel: 076/344207    Fax: 076/344208Email:av58@phuket.ksc.co.th

Royal Princess-Phuket

Located at Kamala Bay, enjoying magnificent sunsets.6/12 Moo 6 Tambon Kamala, Amphur Kathu Phuket 83000Tel: 66 76 270801    Fax: 66 76 270818Email: ppp@dusit.com

Selected Thai Popular Dishes

Gaeng mus-sa-man-----Rich spicy curry with beef or chicken.Gaeng kari gai-----Mild yellow curry with chicken.Gaeng khiaw waan-----Sweet green curry with coconut milk and shrimp, chicken, or beef.Tom yam kung-----Spicy soup with lime juice, lemon grass, mushroom and shrimp.Tom khaa gai-----Soup with galangal root, chicken feet and coconut milk.Gaeng jeud-----Chilly free soup with vegetables and minced pork.Khao phat-----Fried rice with shrimp, beef, pork or chicken.Khao man gai------Sliced boiled chicken over marinated rice.Khao na phet------Roast duck over rice.Kuay-tiaw nam------Soup with rice noodles, meat and vegetables.Laat naa-------noodles, meat and vegetables in a thick gravy.Phad siyu-------Fried rice noodles with meat and vegetables.

Conclusion

There are many reasons for traveling. Such as business traveling ,vacation ,and pleasure etc. However ,most important thing is planning the trip prior travel. Good planning could provide an important information for budget and time managing.Consequently,travelers would be benefited the most from the trip.

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