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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 54 MIN

Thailand Pt 2: Koh Samui On Points, Ang Thong National Marine Park, Big Buddha & More!

from Travel Party of 5 | Points & Miles for Family Travel · host Raya & Duane

Ang Thong National Marine Park Boat TourKoh Samui ends up as our favorite stop in Thailand thanks to an incredible Hyatt Regency stay booked on Hyatt points, a surprise suite upgrade, and family-friendly perks that actually make travel easier. We also share the stuff no one puts on the brochure, including a brutal sunburn mystery and what a 13-hour Ang Thong National Marine Park tour really feels like with kids. • quick life updates after jet lag and a missed episode upload • a TripTales podcast shoutout for destination research and travel inspiration • Bangkok Airways inter-island flights and what to expect on a small plane • using Blacklane credits for airport transfers • booking Hyatt Regency Koh Samui on points with two rooms and connecting-room tips • the suite upgrade surprise and what made the rooms stand out • breakfast buffet value and how we handled the kids breakfast benefit • beachfront dining, pool service, and what we loved most on property • Camp Hyatt kids club details and why it changed the trip • Chong Mon Beach day with jet skis and why we skipped Pig Island • the fake sunscreen suspicion and how the sunburn derailed plans • Ang Thong National Marine Park tour breakdown including snorkeling and kayaking • night market dinner near Fisherman’s Village and trying khao soi gai • the open-air Koh Samui airport and the checked-bag screen process • what we’d do differently next time and why we’d still go back If you have any questions, DM me on Instagram.

Ang Thong National Marine Park Boat Tour Koh Samui ends up as our favorite stop in Thailand thanks to an incredible Hyatt Regency stay booked on Hyatt points, a surprise suite upgrade, and family-friendly perks that actually make travel easier. We also share the stuff no one puts on the brochure, including a brutal sunburn mystery and what a 13-hour Ang Thong National Marine Park tour really feels like with kids. • quick life updates after jet lag and a missed episode upload • a ...

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