Frequently Asked Questions
RETREATS
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Please email [email protected] for details
Please email [email protected] for details
Q. Where are Retreats held?
A Thailand beach resort town, called Hua Hin, home of the Thai Royal Family. Hua Hin is 3 hours by road from Bangkok or a 1 hour flight from Kuala Lumpur. The Retreat is 10-15 minutes from the beach. Free transport to the beach is available. We also have a rental motorbike and bicycles. TOURISM PAGE
A Thailand beach resort town, called Hua Hin, home of the Thai Royal Family. Hua Hin is 3 hours by road from Bangkok or a 1 hour flight from Kuala Lumpur. The Retreat is 10-15 minutes from the beach. Free transport to the beach is available. We also have a rental motorbike and bicycles. TOURISM PAGE
Q. How do I get there?
On arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, you will be met and driven to the Retreat venue. This is a FREE service (you may tip the driver if you wish). Limousine service is available on request. If not coming directly to the Retreat venue, from the airport, please make your own arrangements.
On arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, you will be met and driven to the Retreat venue. This is a FREE service (you may tip the driver if you wish). Limousine service is available on request. If not coming directly to the Retreat venue, from the airport, please make your own arrangements.
Q. Price of Retreats
Daily rate is USD$300 per day, which includes all in-house therapies, daily massage and sauna, juices, aircon and accommodation. In-house supplements and oils are included.
Daily rate is USD$300 per day, which includes all in-house therapies, daily massage and sauna, juices, aircon and accommodation. In-house supplements and oils are included.
Q. How do you calculate prices?
Comparable Lyme Disease Retreats start at $500 per day, with hidden charges and sharp practices easily doubling your final bill. We are happy to hold prices for 2022. However, they may increase at short notice, due to rapidly increasing inflation.
Comparable Lyme Disease Retreats start at $500 per day, with hidden charges and sharp practices easily doubling your final bill. We are happy to hold prices for 2022. However, they may increase at short notice, due to rapidly increasing inflation.
Q. Do you offer discounts?
A 25% per person discount is available if attending with one other person or you are a returning guest.
NOTE: Thailand is a modern economy with a strong currency. We are unable to offer Goa prices.
A 25% per person discount is available if attending with one other person or you are a returning guest.
NOTE: Thailand is a modern economy with a strong currency. We are unable to offer Goa prices.
Q. What if I wish to stay elsewhere?
Alternatives are available. Please contact me to discuss at [email protected]
Alternatives are available. Please contact me to discuss at [email protected]
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 (only 5 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, at your cost.
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 (only 5 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, at your cost.
Q. What do we eat on the program?
This is primarily a Fasting Retreat, with food provided outside fasting periods. Please contact [email protected] or message me at m.me/paulnkeenan to discuss.
This is primarily a Fasting Retreat, with food provided outside fasting periods. Please contact [email protected] or message me at m.me/paulnkeenan to discuss.
Q. Can I bring a spouse/guest/carer?
A. Yes, if accommodation is available. Please contact us for pricing.
A. Yes, if accommodation is available. Please contact us for pricing.
Q. What if I wish to extend my stay?
Additional days can be added. Please organize flight departures to allow for extra days.
Additional days can be added. Please organize flight departures to allow for extra days.
Q. What methods of payment do you accept?
International Bank Transfer to our UK bank (in UK pounds) or Thailand bank (in Thai baht), cash (Thai baht) or Crypto. Payment details will be emailed to you.
If booking through the website, credit cards or Apple Pay, add 5% to cover their charges.
Payment needs to be received IN FULL before the Retreat start date.
A 50% 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 in cash, on arrival, in Thai baht.
We are unable to process Travellers Checks or credit/debit cards in-house.
Currency Exchange, banks and ATMs are available at many locations and have English menus.
International Bank Transfer to our UK bank (in UK pounds) or Thailand bank (in Thai baht), cash (Thai baht) or Crypto. Payment details will be emailed to you.
If booking through the website, credit cards or Apple Pay, add 5% to cover their charges.
Payment needs to be received IN FULL before the Retreat start date.
A 50% 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 in cash, on arrival, in Thai baht.
We are unable to process Travellers Checks or credit/debit cards in-house.
Currency Exchange, banks and ATMs are available at many locations and have English menus.
Q. Why do I need to pay the full amount before the Retreat starts?
- My merchant services does not allow split payments.
- Adherence to programs increases when clients have already paid.
- Unfortunately, clients have taken advantage and left without paying. I do not wish to worry if I am going to be paid.
Q. If I cancel, or leave early, do I receive a refund?
No. Unless a replacement booking is available. Once you confirm your booking we decline new booking requests. If you cancel or leave early, we cannot usually recover these customers and will suffer lost opportunity costs.
No. Unless a replacement booking is available. Once you confirm your booking we decline new booking requests. If you cancel or leave early, we cannot usually recover these customers and will suffer lost opportunity costs.
Q. Can children attend?
Yes, if well-behaved. If a child is disruptive to us, or other guests, you may be asked to remove the child, or leave, without compensation. Please let us know if you wish to bring children.
Yes, if well-behaved. If a child is disruptive to us, or other guests, you may be asked to remove the child, or leave, without compensation. Please let us know if you wish to bring children.
Q. Is Travel or Medical Insurance included?
Please arrange your own health and travel insurance cover,
Please arrange your own health and travel insurance cover,
Q. Which is the nearest airport to you?
Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok.
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Hua Hin (HHQ). If flying Internationally, direct flights may be available to Hua Hin from Kuala Lumpur.
PLEASE CHECK YOU UNDERSTAND AND MEET ALL THE VISA REQUIREMENTS.
Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok.
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Hua Hin (HHQ). If flying Internationally, direct flights may be available to Hua Hin from Kuala Lumpur.
PLEASE CHECK YOU UNDERSTAND AND MEET ALL THE VISA 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 service takes around 3 to 31/2 hours. The Airport Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin takes around 3.5-4 hours.
Our private taxi service takes around 3 to 31/2 hours. The Airport Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin takes around 3.5-4 hours.
Q. Who arranges airport transfer?
We do. Notify us of your flight number and arrival time. You will be met at airport arrivals and driven direct to the Retreat. If you are not coming directly to Hua Hin, please make your own travel arrangements. A limousine service is available, from the Airport to Hua Hin, at your own cost.
We do. Notify us of your flight number and arrival time. You will be met at airport arrivals and driven direct to the Retreat. If you are not coming directly to Hua Hin, please make your own travel arrangements. A limousine service is available, from the Airport to Hua Hin, at your own cost.
Q. How much is airport transfer?
Airport Transfer is included in the price.
Airport Transfer is 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?
Rooms include King or Queen-size beds, hi-speed internet, fans, air conditioning, slippers, robes and clean towels
Rooms include King or Queen-size beds, hi-speed internet, fans, air conditioning, slippers, robes and clean towels
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?
Yes. There are three. One government hospital and two private hospitals. They each have their good points. It depends which service you need and whether you have adequate insurance. There are also small labs on the high street which can do blood work and stool testing, very cheaply. Results are back in 3 days.
Yes. There are three. One government hospital and two private hospitals. They each have their good points. It depends which service you need and whether you have adequate insurance. There are also small labs on the high street which can do blood work and stool testing, very cheaply. Results are back in 3 days.