That is exactly it Kathie.
The flights will decide.
I have asked a travel agent to llok into all alternatives.
Def preference for all direct flights. Cut travel time..

I think there is a direct flight shanghai siem reap on OCT01.
China eastern

SR - LP on lao air

LP - BKK on bangkokr air.

This is how the initnery will look like.
Pls give any last advice... Booking all flights and hotel tonight!!! Hopefully!
So excited.
09/29 arrive in Shaghai
10/01 Shanghai- SR (4 nights in SR)
10/05 SR - LP. (4 night in LP)
10/09 LP - BK. (2 nights BKK)
10/11 BKK - koh phiphi (4 nights in Koh phiphi)
10/15 back to NY

Looks great! I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time!

Gabi, I think you've got it! You'll love this trip.

Gabi - it looks great. I can't wait for you to come back and report on your trip.

Envious!

booking hotels moment!! anybody ever stayed at Le palias Juliana in Luang prabang?
also, victoria Angkor in Siem reap
Royal orchid sheraton BKK
and in Koh phiphi
i lookd at Holiday inn, Zeavola and Village beach resort.
any votes?

I don't know the hotel in LP, all of the others are fine choices.

We loved the Victoria Angkor - stayed there several years ago, but some friends have just returned and were also very happy with the rooms, service and location. It's Vietnamese owned..has cool colonial vibe, interesting international crowd (many families), great pool, excellent bar, good food and great location - walking or tuk tuk distance to town on the same park as the Raffles. Only negative was the spa,pricey and no atmosphere. My husband found a massage in town for $2...part of the adventure.

my trip has just started! should i write a trip report? at shanghai at the moment.. tomorrow night flying to Siem Reap :-)

Do write us a report, Gabi. Start a new thread and label it a trip report by checking the trip report box.

So happy to hear your trip has begun and I think the itinerary you chose makes great sense. Looking forward to your report!