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The Grand Palace, Bangkok

Wat Pho Temple, Bangkok

The Golden Buddha at Wat Pho, Bangkok

Moscow Khao Soi, curried noodle soup. Credit: Tourism Authority of Thailand.

Chillis and kaffir lime leaves, essential ingredients in Thai cuisine

Grinding chillis for Thai curry

Food stalls as found on most streets in Bangkok

Freshly cooked food at a street stall in Bangkok

Rural floating market, reflecting traditional river life, Amphawa

Home-made Pad Thai at a cooking class in Chiang Mai

Young monks at a temple in Bangkok

Sunset over the river in Amphawa

Rural floating markets are a great way of observing river life

Wat Phra Singh Temple, Chiang Mai

Landscape of Chiang Mai

Small temple near Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai

Coral Island, off the coast of Phuket

Twin Palms resort property in Phuket

Thailand's Enchanting Temples and Culinary Delights:  A Tailor-Made Journey

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Accommodations

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Located in central Bangkok, the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok is an ideal destination for both business and leisure travelers to indulge in its unique resort-like atmosphere in the heart of the city’s premier shopping and entertainment district. Each of the hotel’s 401 luxurious rooms and suites features a contemporary interior design and unique Thai elements, and many offer private balconies overlooking the lush garden and hotel’s swimming pools. The hotel features a fitness center and state-of-the-art spa, as well as numerous bars and restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin.

Asita Eco Resort

Samut Songkhram , Thailand

Asita Eco Resort is an eco-friendly resort, surrounded by pine trees and adjacent to a tranquil canal. The resort offers traditional Thai houses or villas with locally inspired design and décor derived from natural elements. Each is equipped with modern amenities and a private balcony that opens onto a canal in which you can swim. The resort has a lovely swimming pool and a spa, an open-air bar and sitting area, and a that specializes in seafood and produce from the property’s fishery and garden.

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Edging the Mae Ping River in the center of Chiang Mai, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort is a luxurious sanctuary that blends contemporary, Thai, and colonial style. Relax on your balcony daybed, admiring courtyard gardens or the peaceful flow of life on the river. Lounge at the riverside pool or indulge in exclusive spa treatments. Or join experts for lessons in Thai boxing, cooking and massage lessons. With its central location, it’s an easy walk to Chiang Mai’s old city, with its temples, markets, and ancient Lanna ruins. The hotel offers an elegant afternoon tea, cocktails on a sunset river cruise, and a number of restaurants specializing in international, Southeast Asian, or Indian cuisine.

Twinpalms Phuket

Phuket, Thailand

Located just steps from Phuket’s famous Surin Beach, Twinpalms offers the comfort of a contemporary luxury resort and the tranquility of a secluded getaway. Set amid a world-class water garden, the spacious penthouses, suites, and rooms are surrounded by palms and feature a terrace and a private pool. The resort features a library, spa, and gym, and access to three spectacular beaches. Along with a wine room and pool bar, Twinpalms offers a wide range of restaurants, from a casual beachfront spot offering light fare to a stylish steakhouse.

Gift Membership – Friends of Smithsonian

When you travel on a tailor-made journey, you will receive a Friends of the Smithsonian Archivist Circle membership*. Benefits include:

A Smithsonian annual engagement calendar with full-color images of exceptional art and artifacts, mailed in the fall.
Subscription to Smithsonian, the award-winning magazine of the arts, sciences, and history. Early access to Smithsonian magazine produced events.
Invitations to four exclusive virtual programs for Friends of the Smithsonian members with Smithsonian experts.
10% discount in Smithsonian Museum Stores (good on purchases up to $200); 10% discount with the SmithsonianStore.com, and Folkways Recordings
Recognition in the Friends of the Smithsonian Honor Roll, displayed electronically on the National Mall in the Membership Reception Center
Special member rate for tickets to the Smithsonian’s IMAX® theaters and Einstein Planetarium.
Free admission to the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City.
A complimentary copy of the annual Smithsonian museum guidebook.
Invitation to a special welcome event for new members at a Smithsonian venue.

*Offer only available for first-time Smithsonian members.

Travel Insurance

For the convenience of our travelers, Smithsonian Journeys includes a basic medical expense and evacuation plan through Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand, at no additional charge. This plan provides post-departure Medical and Dental coverage of $250,000 per person and Emergency Assistance and Transportation coverage of $1,000,000 per person (U.S. Residents Only). Note: For full details regarding these coverages please review the following Plan Documents here.

In addition, we recommend that travelers purchase a travel protection plan to help protect their travel investment from unforeseen events such as cancellation due to illness, flight delays due to adverse weather, baggage loss, and more. For your convenience, Smithsonian Journeys offers an optional Travel Protection Plan administered by Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand. For those interested, optional "Cancel for Any Reason" coverage is available for an additional charge. Note: Certain eligibility requirements apply and Cancel for Any Reason coverage is not available to New York residents. For full details regarding this coverage please review the following Plan Documents here.

To learn more about the Travel Protection Plan, you may visit https://www.generalipartner.com/smithsonianjourneys or call the administrator, Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand at (866) 501-3252.