My take on Pattaya. Review on Pattaya

I had recently(8 Dec 2009) been to Pattaya on my Honeymoon. My trip was arranged by Ezeego.com and with Ezeego I must say what they commit to you is exactly what you get. That has really made my trip a hassle free one.

Pattaya is just 2 hours drive from Bangkok. My stay was at All Seasons Pattaya. The location of this hotel is a major positive aspect, i.e. walkable to the beach and market places. Complementary buffet breakfast at the hotel is just awesome, the staff is bit slow in response though.

There are a lot of tourist attractions in and around the city. While in the city, one can cover most of the places by walk, or one can board the shared-taxis which cover the main roads. The driver will charge more if you reserve the taxi, otherwise it's 10 to 20 Bahts only for any distance within the city. For boat/ferry rides strictly pay what is written on the charts.

Pattaya is a heaven for non-vegetarians, you get all kinds of sea food, chicken and pork at the road side eateries. Good things is that you also get Indian food at many places, one special mention is The Great India Indian restaurant near the beach road, where the quantity, quality and prices are decent(300-400Bahts for 2 people on an average). Do buy the food items/water from the super markets only, outside the prices are usually higher. Do not forget to try the tender coconut water. it's so different from what we get in India:)

Coming to the tourist attractions, there is a tiger zoo, elephant zoo, Ripley's museums, The Underwater World. worth a visit.The most amazing things are Snorkeling (Under water walk) and the Coral Islands. Snorkeling is 1200 Bahts per person and if you wish to take your photos and videos underwater then 350 Bahts more. They will make you wear oxygen helmets and take you to some 30 feet under the see where you can see the corals and feed marine fishes. Follow the instructions and you are sure to enjoy the ride.Coral Islands is the kinda beach we see in our movies:), white sand, crystal clear water and perfectly clean. It's a paradise for the water sports enthusiasts. Pattaya city has many good malls and shopping places. If you are going with your family then better avoid the beach road after the evening as prostitution is an open affair there.

Overall, it was an amazing experience, looking forward to explore more beaches in amazing Thailand!