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From 1st October 2022 Thailand has ended pandemic travel restrictions and is offering 45 day visa-free stays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Retreats
Q. Where are Retreats held?
Hua Hin is a popular Thailand beach resort town, home to the Thai Royal Family. It is approximately 3 hours by road, from Bangkok, or a 1 hour flight, direct from Kuala Lumpur.
The Retreat venue is 10-15 minutes from the beach. Free transport into town is available. Car, motorbike and bicycle rentals are also available.
Hua Hin is a popular Thailand beach resort town, home to the Thai Royal Family. It is approximately 3 hours by road, from Bangkok, or a 1 hour flight, direct from Kuala Lumpur.
The Retreat venue is 10-15 minutes from the beach. Free transport into town is available. Car, motorbike and bicycle rentals are also available.
Q. Will I be met at the airport?
On arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, you will be met (at arrivals) and driven to the Retreat venue. This is free. The journey from the airport is approximately 3 1/2 hours. A limousine service is available on request. If not coming to the venue, directly from the airport, please make your own travel arrangements.
On arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, you will be met (at arrivals) and driven to the Retreat venue. This is free. The journey from the airport is approximately 3 1/2 hours. A limousine service is available on request. If not coming to the venue, directly from the airport, please make your own travel arrangements.
Q. Price of Retreats
Daily rate is USD$300 per day, which includes in-house therapies, bio-energetic scans and 'Meta-Therapy', daily massage and sauna, juices, private, queen-size aircon room and in-house herbals (we make our own Thai herbs). Additional supplements, are not included.
Daily rate is USD$300 per day, which includes in-house therapies, bio-energetic scans and 'Meta-Therapy', daily massage and sauna, juices, private, queen-size aircon room and in-house herbals (we make our own Thai herbs). Additional supplements, are not included.
Q. How do you calculate prices?
We believe in fair, transparent pricing. Comparable European, U.S. or Hawaii Retreats, start at US$500-$1000 per day. Hidden charges and sharp practices, can double the final bill.
You are receiving 24x7 individualized attention. There are a maximum of 3 guests, at any one time. While we could make considerably more money by accepting groups, experience shows individual attention produces far better results. Be aware prices may change, due to rapidly increasing inflation.
We believe in fair, transparent pricing. Comparable European, U.S. or Hawaii Retreats, start at US$500-$1000 per day. Hidden charges and sharp practices, can double the final bill.
You are receiving 24x7 individualized attention. There are a maximum of 3 guests, at any one time. While we could make considerably more money by accepting groups, experience shows individual attention produces far better results. Be aware prices may change, due to rapidly increasing inflation.
Q. Are there special offers or discounts?
A 25% per discount is available for both if you attend with another person, or are a returning guest.
A 25% per discount is available for both if you attend with another person, or are a returning guest.
Q. Is there a choice of venue or accommodation?
Currently, I am offering the Homestay Retreat. However, alternative luxury accommodation can be arranged, if desired. Please email [email protected] or message me at m.me/paulnkeenan to discuss.
Currently, I am offering the Homestay Retreat. However, alternative luxury accommodation can be arranged, if desired. Please email [email protected] or message me at m.me/paulnkeenan to discuss.
Q. Is it all work and no play?
You are encouraged to rest and recuperate. However, there is time for relaxation and recreation. Yoga, meditation, swimming, Thai massage, sauna, health education talks and documentaries. Trips to the beach (10 minutes away), world-class golf courses, temples and tourist spots. If you wish to explore Hua Hin by bicycle, motorcycle, tuk-tuk or taxi, this can be arranged.
You are encouraged to rest and recuperate. However, there is time for relaxation and recreation. Yoga, meditation, swimming, Thai massage, sauna, health education talks and documentaries. Trips to the beach (10 minutes away), world-class golf courses, temples and tourist spots. If you wish to explore Hua Hin by bicycle, motorcycle, tuk-tuk or taxi, this can be arranged.
Q. What do we eat during the Retreat?
This is primarily a Fasting Retreat, with food provided at the end of the fasting period. If you do not wish to fast, there may be an additional fee. Please contact [email protected] or message me at m.me/paulnkeenan on Facebook Messenger to discuss.
This is primarily a Fasting Retreat, with food provided at the end of the fasting period. If you do not wish to fast, there may be an additional fee. Please contact [email protected] or message me at m.me/paulnkeenan on Facebook Messenger to discuss.
Q. Can I bring a spouse/guest/carer?
A. Yes, if rooms are available. Please contact [email protected] or message me at m.me/paulnkeenan to discuss.
A. Yes, if rooms are available. Please contact [email protected] or message me at m.me/paulnkeenan to discuss.
Q. What if I wish to extend my stay?
This is common. Additional days can be added. Please ensure your visa (if required) and flight departure allows for extra days.
This is common. Additional days can be added. Please ensure your visa (if required) and flight departure allows for extra days.
Q. What methods of payment do you accept?
If paying via the website, using credit cards, 5% is added to cover fees. We have dropped PayPal due to their excess fees.
Payment needs to be made IN FULL before the Retreat start date.
A 30% minimum deposit is required, 30 days in advance, when paying by bank transfer. The balance needs to be deposited into the UK or Thai bank, before the Retreat start date or paid, in cash, on arrival, in Thai baht.
We are unable to process Travellers Checks or credit/debit cards.
Currency Exchange, banks and ATMs are available in Thailand and have English menus.
- International Bank Transfer to my UK bank (in UK pounds) or Thailand bank (in Thai baht). Please allow for transfer fees and exchange range costs.
- A 30% non-refundable deposit, via bank transfer, with the balance, in Thai Baht, on arrival.
- Bitcoin, USDC or USDT
- Wise (formerly Transferwise)
If paying via the website, using credit cards, 5% is added to cover fees. We have dropped PayPal due to their excess fees.
Payment needs to be made IN FULL before the Retreat start date.
A 30% minimum deposit is required, 30 days in advance, when paying by bank transfer. The balance needs to be deposited into the UK or Thai bank, before the Retreat start date or paid, in cash, on arrival, in Thai baht.
We are unable to process Travellers Checks or credit/debit cards.
Currency Exchange, banks and ATMs are available in Thailand and have English menus.
Q. Why do I have to pay the full amount before the Retreat starts?
- We do not wish to worry if we are going to be paid.
- To avoid guests leaving, without completing payment (unfortunately, it happens).
- Our Merchant Services provider does not allow split payments.
- Adherence to programs increases when clients have already paid.
Q. If I cancel, or leave early, do I receive a refund?
No. Once you confirm your booking we decline any new booking requests. If you cancel, or leave early, we cannot usually recover these customers so suffer 'lost opportunity' costs.
No. Once you confirm your booking we decline any new booking requests. If you cancel, or leave early, we cannot usually recover these customers so suffer 'lost opportunity' costs.
Q. Can children attend?
Yes, if well-behaved. Please let us know if you wish to bring children.
Yes, if well-behaved. Please let us know if you wish to bring children.
Q. Is Travel or Medical Insurance included?
No. Please arrange your own health and travel insurance cover,
No. Please arrange your own health and travel insurance cover,
Q. Which is the nearest airport to you?
Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok is the most common.
Direct flights may be available to Hua Hin (HHQ) from Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
PLEASE CHECK YOU UNDERSTAND AND MEET ALL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.
Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok is the most common.
Direct flights may be available to Hua Hin (HHQ) from Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
PLEASE CHECK YOU UNDERSTAND AND MEET ALL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.
Q. Are flights included in the price of the Retreat?
No.
No.
Q. How long is the transfer from the airport to the Retreat?
Our private taxi or limousine service takes around 3 to 31/2 hours. The comfortable Airport Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin takes around 4 hours.
Our private taxi or limousine service takes around 3 to 31/2 hours. The comfortable Airport Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin takes around 4 hours.
Q. Who arranges airport pickup?
We do. Just notify us of your flight number and arrival time. You will be met at airport arrivals and driven direct to the Retreat.
We do. Just notify us of your flight number and arrival time. You will be met at airport arrivals and driven direct to the Retreat.
Q. How much is airport transfer?
It's included in the price.
It's included in the price.
Q. What clothes or items should I bring?
You will only need light shoes and clothing. These items are cheaply available, here. Bring any medications and/or supplements plus sufficient cash for your stay.
You will only need light shoes and clothing. These items are cheaply available, here. Bring any medications and/or supplements plus sufficient cash for your stay.
Q. What is the weather like in Thailand?
Thailand has a rainy season from April to November. Hua Hin has the lowest rainfall in the country. Typically, rain showers are brief, and in the afternoon. Temperatures remain warm. For up-to-date Weather Reports and monthly rainfall averages, try accuweather.com
Thailand has a rainy season from April to November. Hua Hin has the lowest rainfall in the country. Typically, rain showers are brief, and in the afternoon. Temperatures remain warm. For up-to-date Weather Reports and monthly rainfall averages, try accuweather.com
Q. What is the standard of accommodation?
The Homestay has Queen-size beds, hi-speed internet, fans, air conditioning, slippers, robes, clean towels and some toiletries. There is direct access to the pool.
The Homestay has Queen-size beds, hi-speed internet, fans, air conditioning, slippers, robes, clean towels and some toiletries. There is direct access to the pool.
Q. What time is check-in to the Retreat?
11am on your day of arrival. Please let us know if you wish to arrive early or will be late.
11am on your day of arrival. Please let us know if you wish to arrive early or will be late.
Q. I am a female travelling alone and worried about security.
Hua Hin has little crime. The Homestay Villa is in a private, secure development, with manned security at the entrance.
Hua Hin has little crime. The Homestay Villa is in a private, secure development, with manned security at the entrance.
Q. Can we use credit cards to withdraw cash from ATMs?
Local ATMs allow you to draw cash in your language. Please check daily cash withdrawal limits with your home bank. If you are unsure, please bring adequate cash, or Travellers Cheques, to cover the period of your visit.
Local ATMs allow you to draw cash in your language. Please check daily cash withdrawal limits with your home bank. If you are unsure, please bring adequate cash, or Travellers Cheques, to cover the period of your visit.
Q. Are there any hospitals in Hua Hin?
There are three. One government hospital and two private hospitals. They each have their good points. It depends which services you need and whether you have adequate insurance. There are several high street labs which can do blood work and stool testing, very cheaply. Results are back in 3 days.
There are three. One government hospital and two private hospitals. They each have their good points. It depends which services you need and whether you have adequate insurance. There are several high street labs which can do blood work and stool testing, very cheaply. Results are back in 3 days.
