Next he had the pleasure of staying at Ani Villas, a boutique beachfront resort with a breathtaking view of the nearby karst formations. Of the staff at Ani Villas, Dobson said, it was "one of the most beautiful travel experiences I have ever had with such amazing smiling faces and generous spirits."

2. In Review
HOW A Forbes
LUXURY TRAVEL
WRITER ACTUALLY
TRAVELS
Nine days and eight nights of
incomparable sumptuousness and
comfort. That was the promise that
Exotic Voyages made to Forbes luxury
travel writer Jim Dobson. In July this year,
EV invited Dobson on an all-expenses paid trip
to Thailand in order to put its services to the test,
"James Bond style. u
Dobson has been globetrotting for more than 30 years
and has visited over 80 countries, and regularly travels
alongside the rich and famous-so Exotic Voyages
knew that his trip would be the ultimate litmus test.
Now EV is pleased to announce that Dobson has
returned from his trip and has written up a review
article covering his experiences in-depth on Forbes.
The theme of Dobson's vacation was itself one of
matchless luxury- to visit the locations used in the
filming of the classic James Bond film, The Man with
the Golden Gun, all while immersing himself in the
kind of extravagant lifestyle which Bond himself enjoys
in his movies.
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After
consulting
with Dobson
about his vision,
Exotic Voyages put
together a custom
tour to make his wildest
dream come true.
To launch his journey, Dobson
arrived at Bangkok on July 5th,
where he was greeted by a private
hostess and guide at the gate. Skipping
the baggage claim lines, he received his
luggage and was transferred to a private
car and then to a speedboat which he
took along the same Chao Phraya River
which Bond himself traversed on an
action-packed boat chase. Dobson's trip
was of course more relaxing, allowing
him to thrill in the exquisite scenery.
He then spent his first night in the
historic Chakrabongse Villas, an estate
quite literally fit for a prince.

3. That of course was just the start of Dobson's
adventure. The magic of his days would melt
one into the next, culminating in an abundance
of delights: A visit to the Wat Pho Temple in
Bangkok, a relaxing stay in the Sarojin Resort
north of Phuket, a close encounter with
Thailand's lovable pachyderms at Phang Nga
Elephant Park, and of course a private boat trip
to the famous James Bond Island.
Through the entirety of the trip, Dobson
received personal service and access to
exclusive experiences and amenities not
available to the swarms of tourists in Thailand.
He enjoyed gourmet meals served by
candlelight under the stars, sumptuous spa
treatments to restore both body and mind, and
seaside accommodations at boutique
accommodations such as Trisara Resort and
Ani Villas.
Indeed, a chance to experience Thailand's
most celebrated luxury resorts was one of the
highlights of Dobson's trip. At Chakrabongse
Villas in Bangkok, he slept in a two- story
Chinese Suite offering a view of the Wat Arun
(Temple of Dawn), while in Phuket, he was
able to stay at the esteemed Sarojin Resort.
The Sarojin is the favourite resort of EV
customers travelling in the Khao Lak region.
Indeed, the hotel recently won two prominent
travel awards: Conde Nast Traveller Readers'
Awards 2017 "Best Hotels in Asia & The Indian
Subcontinent" (fifth year running), and Conde
Nast Traveller The World's Top 100 2017 (#18).
With a large terrace, spa relaxation pool,
customizable excursions, and Thai cooking
classes, The Sarojin offers every traveller the
luxury stay of a lifetime.
After departing The Sarojin, Dobson stayed at
Amanpuri Resort along Pansea Beach where he
enjoyed delicious Thai cuisine and tea service,
spectacular spa treatments, and holistic
training from a former monk Dobson said the
experience was like feeling you are ''among
friends on your own island."
Next he had the pleasure of staying at Ani
Villas, a boutique beachfront resort with a
breathtaking view of the nearby karst
formations. This resort has prominent
common areas, allowing travellers to share in
dinners and other community experiences.
Dobson also commented on how stunning the
ocean views were from the infinity pool. Of the
staff at Ani Villas, Dobson said, it was "one of
the most beautiful travel experiences I have
ever had with such amazing smiling faces and
generous spirits."
Dobson spent his last evening at the Trisara
Resort in Phuket, enjoying a two-hour
massage as well as a romantic dinner right by
the waterside before heading home.
Reflecting on his James Bond vacation upon his
return, Dobson reported that Exotic Voyages,
"is one of the few luxury travel companies that
you can trust will deliver with private and
customized tours to destinations in Asia," and
that his journey was at once "memorable and
authentic." Dobson also praised the flexibility
of the staff and their attention to detail,
observing that, ((they also custom craft your
daily itinerary at a moment's notice should
you want to discover something different."
In short, travelling with Exotic Voyages
combines the best of two worlds. On one hand,
vacationers are freed of the planning and
logistics of putting together the perfect trip.
But on the same token, they are also able to
enjoy the spontaneity and serendipity of travel
to its fullest.
Exotic Voyages is pleased to have had this
chance to help Jim Dobson to discover a
different side of Thailand, and to experience
travelling itself in a whole new way. Indeed,
EV has made it a mission to make every
traveller feel like James Bond, immersed in
rarefied luxury every step of the way, from the
moment they arrive at the gate to the moment
they depart their destination. Join us on a
journey to create memories which last a
lifetime.
Call us at +t (888) 497-0068 to plan yourJames
Bond vacation.
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