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Our resort at Holiday Inn Phuket Mai Khao (day 1 post) was on a secluded stretch of beach. On our 2nd day, we went islands hopping around Phi Phi island. Both locations are relatively remote, but we were still able to share our fun experiences online on Facebook and Instagram.

Thanks to Changi Recommends‘ roaming “Traveller Sim”, we were still “Online” even when we are on a remote island 40 minutes away from mainland Phuket.

“AIS Traveller Sim” (Thailand partner telco) costs only $13 and offers 7 Days unlimited data!

Setting up our Traveller Sim card is easy, instructions are straightforward, even my older boys can do it.

(1) Set up a new APN. Just in case, screenshot your original telco APN.

(2) In Thailand, follow the local number to dial and activate the 3G connection.

(3) Turn on Mobile Data, and you are ONLINE! 3 simple steps.

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Do remember to reserve the sim cards or other services (eg wifi router) earlier as these devices are always fully booked for school holidays.

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Yes, we now have the freedom to share our Holiday activities!

Authentic Thai Food!

Can you hear the Jet engines flying overhead?

Preparing our own lunch ! So much Fun.

The cool lap pool accessible to those who got a deluxe room (first floor).

Some other advantages of Traveller Sim (and other roaming services):
– no need to scan desperately for free wireless Hotspots next time
– have ease of mind, knowing that you can be contacted (social media addicts would be happy)
– package includes unlimited 7 days internet with free 1.5Gb High Speed Usage, and 60 Mins talk time
– no more worrying about hefty unforeseen “oversea roaming” bills!
– save time from trying to compare/buy 3G mobile plans from overseas shops
– reasonable price, pickup sim card anytime at one of the Changi Airport terminals

* do reserve your Traveller Sim card earlier as they are always fully booked before the holidays.

Thank you Changi Recommends for the Traveller Sim card, we would not hesitate to use your oversea roaming services again when we next go travelling.

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*disclaimer* It is a family holiday, a time to bond and relax with the spouse and children. Try not to spend too much time updating your status 🙂

This lap pool at Holiday Inn Phuket Mai Khao always set our hearts fluttering.
Imagine living on the first floor, our swimming suits will never be dry!

Our rooms over 4D3N were the two bedrooms family suite (83sqm). Kids were actually assigned a Junior Suite, but the room will be on another block, end up we chose two Family Suites.

Kids got their own LCD but I suspect the only console they need is the PS3!

Love how Holiday Inn makes an extra effort to ensure kids are catered to. Juniors got their own shower kit, there is a stool for them to ensure they are tall enough to brush their teeth too.

If they wish, kids can choose their own cartoon linens too! Parents will be impressed with the attention lavished on details.

Kids definitely have it better. Compare their bathtub with adult’s single shower head 🙁

Parents will be jealous of the kids’ humongous bathtub! In case any parents wish to hijack the romantic bathtub, do take note kids will have a full view from their room :p

Holiday Inn Phuket Mai Khao’s Junior Suites (69sqm) also come with two rooms and yes, PS3 too. The only difference is Junior suite comes with bunk beds!

* Available accommodations are available at this link

Looking at Boon Xin’s expression, our vacation at Holiday Inn Phuket Mai Khao has got off to a good start.

From the first picture above, this is the pool view from within a Deluxe room! Guests can literally leap into the pool from their living room. Official Hotel policy needs child to be above certain age before room is available for booking (just to be safe).

Activities galore at Holiday Inn Phuket Mai Khao resort. There is always something going on for everyone from young to old, most activities are free.

Water polo or soccer anyone?

Boys love table tennis and darts.

There is always the pristine and deserted Mai Khao Beach facing the Andaman sea.

Love the huge comfortable lounge. We can literally doze off and enjoy the breeze.

The open green landscaped field, kids always prefer to walk on the lawn than pavement.

Lunch at Khun Pa, decorated like a street walk eatery. Guests can get to enjoy Thai street food.
Quite authentic, I would say.

The fruits are real, but the seller is trying to act cute. Watermelon or pineapple anyone?

All respectable resorts come with a Kid’s Club, and Holiday Inn Phuket Mai Khao’s rock. Boon Xin checkin to this fun room every day! Friendly staff and plenty of activities keep the young ones occupied and entertained.

The huge ball pit proves a hit with older kids too.

Love this pool side couches at J’s Cafe and Restaurant. We can literally dine under the pool’s water level, just ensure kids keep their hands off the water!

Super relaxing and chill with friends and family.

Our buffet dinner, seafood, grilled meat and desserts. Abundant selection for everyone.

Movie nights on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Stars (Star gazing) are readily available from the open air “cinema”.

Adults are tired after a full day, but kids still want to play Fifa on their PS3.

We would like to shout Thank you Holiday Inn Phuket Mai Khao for sponsoring our stay and meals during our 4D3N vacation. If you are looking for a quiet and self-contained family friendly resort, we will strongly recommend Holiday Inn Phuket Mai Khao.

However, do take note that nightlife and street-food variety will not be available outside Holiday Inn’s Phuket Mai Khao resort, that would be another resort at Holiday Inn Phuket Patong.

More details about resort can be found on their Website, Fanpage and Instagram.
– Our friends’ raving reviews (Cheekiemonkies, AJugglingmum, LilBlueBottle)
– Good reviews on Tripadvisor
– Our last trip Phuket/Krabi area was in 2010 Krabi adventure (5D4N)

*Did you know Kids Stay and Eat Free! Yeah, details and T&C here)

We will share more fun Family activities, cuisines and even a trip to Phi Phi island soon. Meanwhile, our Day 1 and Day 2 photos and blog are already uploaded to our Fanpage albums (Day 1, Day 2 Phi Phi, Day 3, and photo Day 3 Massage and pool, photos Day 4 Yoga and Aeroplanes)

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