An unexpected vacation
Our family was blessed to have an unexpected but rather short vacation. My uncle and his family came to Bangkok for a holiday and before they could make use of their one week hotel stay, they had to go to Phuket, an island in the South. Since the room was already paid for, we were given the privilege of staying there for two days– FOR FREE!
the kids and I swam in the pool. Hubby could not join in because of his ear problems. It’s good that we have an official photographer, though! 
this is the pool, overlooking the city. Beautiful!
there was even a little play pen where the kids could play right by the poolside.
the living room. i love those shades of blue and orange!
the kids had their own room, too!
our room- yay! what a treat…
the view from our room at night…
a breakfast date with hubby in the balcony
the view of the pool from the balcony
Sadly, good days have an end but we went home grateful for this pleasant surprise! Our family posed at the lobby while waiting for our taxi.
My share for:
May 23rd, 2011 at 9:38 am
ooohhh! great things in life are FREE! i like the color of the couch partnered with the dining set. my FT entry
May 23rd, 2011 at 9:52 am
That’s an awesome retreat with the family. Great shot!
Yellow Bird
May 23rd, 2011 at 10:19 am
What a wonderful surprise, a two-bedroom suite and a great swimming pool.
— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel
May 23rd, 2011 at 10:22 am
my first time here.
i love surprises! and this one is something i haven’t get yet all my life. now that’s real luck you just got there. so generous of your uncle,
May 23rd, 2011 at 11:34 am
Looks like all of you had fun.
Have a fabulous week!
Liz @ MLC
May 23rd, 2011 at 11:58 am
How could you do anything is this case but have fun and enjoy your good fortune. The hotel looks fabulous, and the family looks so happy. Love that “gone to bed” shot. That tells it all.
May 23rd, 2011 at 12:07 pm
Oh how fun! Nothing beatrs a free vacation in an exotic place….Christine
May 23rd, 2011 at 12:32 pm
nice to be with our family and have a great bonding
Life Moto – Happy Monday!
May 23rd, 2011 at 12:44 pm
wow ang galing naman! super enjoy talaga…at basta free, mas masaya!
May 23rd, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Looks like you had a great time–what a deal!!!!! Mickie
May 23rd, 2011 at 2:22 pm
it was indeed a blessing! i can see that the whole family enjoyed it. here is my share for Family Time, Gab’s Birthday
May 23rd, 2011 at 6:57 pm
What a treat! Thanks for sharing your blues.
Happy Blue Monday, Raya.
May 23rd, 2011 at 8:09 pm
Hi Raya,
Indeed, it was really a pleasant surprised. Have a wonderful week days.
May 23rd, 2011 at 8:26 pm
Wow, what a great surprise! That’s a very lovely place
May 24th, 2011 at 8:56 am
You have beautiful blues this week!
Hope you can find time to peek at my blues, thanks a bunch!
May 24th, 2011 at 8:56 am
You have beautiful blues this week!
Hope you can find time to peek at my blues, thanks a bunch!
May 24th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
nice vacation you had. mine is here sis!: http://clavsupclose.blogspot.com/2011/05/blue-monday.html
clavs
May 25th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
What a wonderful getaway. So happy for all of you. Your photos tell the story beautifully.
May 26th, 2011 at 7:40 am
Hi Raya. sorry that there’s been a problem with the link. try this FT entry or copy-paste the link to your browser http://jonathinks.blogspot.com/2011/05/family-time-advance-birthday-treat.html
hope you can join Sweet Saturday in my other blog. We’ll be having it this saturday (we play every other week).
thanks!
May 28th, 2011 at 12:52 am
Wow, what a great holiday. I love hotels. I love the fancy things it could offer. Oh yeah, i love free stuff too. Nice of you too share this.
May 28th, 2011 at 8:38 pm
What beautiful sights you must have enjoyed! What a delight to see God rewarded you for the hard work you’ve done during the summer class and taking care of the kids without your hubby. I’m sure everyone in the family deserved that break. Thanks for sharing your beautiful vacation here @ Saturday Sightings.