Escape to Paradise: Your Dream Viangngam Lanna Villa Awaits in Thailand
Escape to Paradise: You're Gonna Need Sunscreen, Seriously (And Maybe a Therapist After This Review… Just Kidding… Mostly)
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because I just got back from Escape to Paradise: Your Dream Viangngam Lanna Villa Awaits in Thailand, and let me tell you, the place is… well, it's an experience. Let's rip this Band-Aid off and get into it.
Accessibility: Getting There (and Around, If You're Like… Me)
So, the good news is Escape to Paradise actually seems to give a damn about accessibility. They've got facilities for disabled guests, which is a HUGE win from jump. Now, I'm not disabled myself, but I've traveled with folks who are, and the struggle is REAL. Seeing an elevator is always a relief, and it seems like they've put thought into making the common areas navigable. Though, truth be told, getting from the airport… that's a whole other beast. They offer airport transfer, which is a GODSEND after a thirteen-hour flight. Seriously, pay the extra baht. Trust me on this. Otherwise, you're wrestling with tuk-tuks and traffic that makes rush hour in New York look like a Sunday stroll. As for getting around once you’re there, they have bicycle parking and stuff, but honestly, the beauty of the place is just being there and not moving.
Internet, Internet, Internet! (And the Sweet Relief of Wi-Fi)
Okay, let's be honest, in this day and age, internet is a NEED, not a want. And THANK GOD. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! YES! I shudder at the thought of paying extra for that. They also have Wi-Fi in public areas so you can Instagram your perfect sunset while casually sipping a fruity cocktail. They even have Internet [LAN] – if you're, like, a dial-up enthusiast. But seriously, the Wi-Fi was solid, allowing me to actually work for a bit. Which, you know, is what the boss demanded.
Cleanliness and Safety: Are We Alive?
Alright, pandemic anxiety is REAL. I get it. So, on cleanliness, Escape to Paradise puts on a good show. Anti-viral cleaning products? Check. Daily disinfection in common areas? Check. They even have room sanitization opt-out available. Okay, okay, they get it. I saw staff wearing masks and using hand sanitizer everywhere. They have Hand sanitizer stations everywhere, which made me feel like I wasn't going to spontaneously combust from a rogue germ. I also noticed the professional-grade sanitizing services. Look, it's reassuring. Did I see them actively sanitizing everything? Mostly. Did it feel clean? Abso-freaking-lutely.
Dining, Drinking, & Snacking: My Waistline Suffers
Okay, this is where things get interesting. Prepare your stretchy pants. We're going to talk about food. I'm a sucker for Asian breakfast. And theirs? Chef’s kiss. Absolutely incredible. There's Asian cuisine in restaurant, International cuisine in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western breakfast, and more. Their buffet in restaurant is absolutely ludicrous, though I only had it once. I kind of felt like a glutton with the mountains of food.
The poolside bar is a dream. Seriously. Picture this: the sun, the pool, a perfectly mixed cocktail with one of those tiny umbrellas. Paradise, right? But here's the thing -- the bartender forgot my drink one time. Not great. But when he did remember? Perfection. The restaurants are great, I had the a la carte in restaurant multiple times. Loved the service and the beautiful meals. You can get coffee/tea in restaurant and a snack bar, perfect for an afternoon snack after you've spend all day just relaxing. Also, breakfast in room option made my life so much easier. I really appreciated it.
Things To Do, Ways to Relax: My Brain Broke
Prepare yourself. This place is built for relaxation. They have Body scrub, Body wrap, and Foot bath options. I'm a sucker for a good massage, and the massage was divine. They have a Spa, a Spa/sauna, and a Steamroom. I spent a considerable amount of time in the sauna, contemplating the meaning of life and the proper way to fold a fitted sheet. They also have a pool with view, swimming pool and an swimming pool [outdoor] that’s simply gorgeous, I actually felt like a movie star.
If you are an active person, there is a Fitness center: I didn't go. I was on vacation. Don’t judge me.
The Rooms: My Sanctuary
The rooms… oh, the rooms. They’re spacious, they have air conditioning, blackout curtains, and bathrobes—essential for lounging. They have complimentary tea which is a nice touch. The desk was super useful for when I needed to be productive (again, boss made me work). They have a desk, which is great for pretending to be important. They have slippers and shower, and honestly? The separate shower/bathtub situation is an absolute game-changer. I felt like royalty. You know, the kind that bathes and doesn’t have to share space with the toilet. Also, the in-room safe box put my mind at ease about my passport.
Services and Conveniences: They've Thought of EVERYTHING
They genuinely have thought of everything. Concierge, currency exchange, daily housekeeping (bless their hearts!), dry cleaning, laundry service, luggage storage, you name it, they've got it. The fact that they offer food delivery is dangerous for my waistline. They also have a small convenience store, which is great for late-night snacks.
For the Kids: Family Friendly Fun
They have a Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, and Kids facilities, which gets your kids out of your hair.
Overall Vibe and the Little Quirks
Look, Escape to Paradise isn’t perfect. My room service was a bit slow one evening. The path to the pool felt a little steep after a particularly large lunch. But honestly? Those little things fade away. This place is about the feeling. It’s about waking up to the chirping of birds, having a perfectly ripe mango for breakfast, and feeling your shoulders relax the moment you step onto the grounds. It's about getting a little bit lost in the beauty of it all. The people are kind, the food is incredible, and the vibe is just… good.
The Real Deal: What You Really Need to Know
- Bring sunscreen. Seriously, slather it on. You'll thank me later.
- Embrace the slow pace. This isn't a place to rush. Settle in. Breathe.
- Don't be afraid to treat yourself. Get that massage. Order that extra cocktail. You deserve it.
- Just go.
My Verdict: Highly Recommended. Almost perfect. But mostly just a much-needed escape.
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Escape to Paradise: Splendido Bay's Luxury Awaits in Italy
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're heading to Viangngam Lanna Villa, Thailand, and I'm gonna try to make this itinerary less "sterile travel brochure" and more "drunkenly recounting my entire life with a side of delicious mango sticky rice."
Day 1: Arrival - Paradise Found (Maybe?) and a Mosquito Mob
- 10:00 AM (ish) - Landed in Chiang Mai. Smooth flight? Nope. Toddler screeched the ENTIRE time. My eardrums are still vibrating. Found the airport transfer. The driver looked less thrilled than I did and I’m now thinking the start of the trip is already in danger.
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Arrival at Viangngam Lanna Villa. Holy Mother of Buddha (or whoever is in charge of beautiful things), this place IS stunning. Seriously, the pictures don't do it justice. The traditional Lanna architecture, the lush gardens… I actually, for a split second, thought I was in a movie. Then reality hit, and I saw the other thing: the humidity. Lord have mercy.
- Anecdote: Checked in. The staff is lovely, but like any decent human being in a state of jet lag after a flight full of crying, I’m a total blubbering idiot. They smile and nod, probably assuming I'm some kind of wealthy, slightly unhinged Westerner. Nailed the first impression, I guess.
- 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Lunch at the villa restaurant. Ordered Pad Thai because, well, duh. And it was perfect. Slightly sweet, a little spicy, and made me feel like I'd somehow earned a gold medal for eating.
- Imperfection: Realized I’d forgotten to pack bug spray. BIG MISTAKE. Within minutes, I was being swarmed by a squadron of ravenous mosquitoes. Goodbye, flawless skin. Hello, itching hell.
- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Pool time! Glorious, blissful pool time. Spent a solid three hours floating around, trying to forget about the little bloodsuckers and the existential dread of being a middle-aged woman on vacation. Success, mostly.
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Nap. Necessary. The humidity is a sneaky monster, and the lack of sleep from the plane ride is starting to rear its ugly head. Woke up feeling vaguely like a wrung dishcloth.
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Dinner: Tried to be fancy and ordered something called “Gaeng Hung Lay” (pork belly curry). It was DIVINE. Maybe the best thing I’ve ever eaten. Seriously, I'm considering moving to Thailand just for this.
- Quirky Observation: The restaurant staff kept refilling my water glass even when I was just, like, eyeing the curry. They see right through me. They know I’m going to eat everything.
- 8:00 PM - Bedtime - Collapsed into bed, after a few more mosquitoes and a slightly guilty contemplation of how much money I’m spending and the best ways to escape tax burdens.
Day 2: Temples, Tuk-Tuks, and Tiny Little Fish
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Breakfast. The buffet is a beautiful, chaotic explosion of fruit, pastries, and questionable coffee (I stuck with instant). Made a valiant effort for a healthy start, but also consumed a whole basket of those little pancakes. No regrets.
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Temple Hopping! Decided to be a tourist. Hired a tuk-tuk driver and bravely ventured into Chiang Mai's historical center. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep was absolutely breathtaking, even after the long, winding road to get there. The shimmering gold and the views…whoa.
- Emotional Reaction: Felt ridiculously humbled standing there. It's so easy to get caught up in the mundane, and then you see something like this, so beautiful and steeped in history, and you remember there's a whole world out there. Got a little teary-eyed (don’t tell anyone).
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch: Found a local place near the temples. Ordered something I couldn’t pronounce, and it turned out be delicious. Proves the value of not speaking the language sometimes.
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - More temple exploration. Wat Chedi Luang was also spectacular, plus there was a huge opportunity to take photos of me looking like I was thinking deeply about history.
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Fish Spa! Decided to be adventurous and paid for a "fish spa." Tiny little fish nibbling the dead skin off my feet. Ticklish? Yes. Slightly repulsive? Also, yes. Worth it? I think so! My feet feel weirdly…smooth.
- Messier Structure: Okay, so I had a slight panic attack while my feet were in the water. Like, what if these fish are eating MY FEET? (They weren't). But then I closed my eyes and remembered I was on vacation, and just let the tiny, hungry fish do their thing.
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Back to the villa for a cocktail (or two…or three). Sat by the pool, plotting world domination (just kidding…mostly).
- 5:00 PM - Bedtime - Dinner was a quieter affair. Spent some time writing in my journal (or, more accurately, scribbling down half-formed ideas in a desperate attempt to capture the day). And, because I'm a creature of habit, fell asleep much earlier than planned.
Day 3: Elephant Encounter - My Most Dramatic Moment Yet!
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Breakfast Round 2! You know what’s good? Everything at this place!
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Elephant Sanctuary. This was a biggie. I’d done my research, picked a reputable sanctuary. This was supposed to be the highlight!
- Stronger Emotional Reactions and Rambles: Okay, so the elephant sanctuary was…intense. Like, really intense. These majestic creatures, these gentle giants, and seeing them up close… absolutely breathtaking.
- The Bad: The sanctuary was ethical. We got to feed them, bathe them. I got to touch an elephant. MY HEART. It was a deeply emotional experience, and I’m still processing it. The tears flowed uncontrollably, like a broken dam.
- The Good: But here's the thing. I wasn't expecting how I felt. I thought it would be just a cool photo op. I was wrong. I was moved. These animals have seen some things and have survived. Seeing us tourists enjoying their presence wasn't the only emotion. It was the history of these animals, the sadness. The love for these animals. This was maybe the best day of my life.
- Imperfection: Realized, while bathing an elephant (which, by the way, is much more physically demanding than it looks), that I am woefully out of shape. My back screamed at me the entire time. Also, I got a bit of elephant poop on my shoe. Still worth it.
- Stronger Emotional Reactions and Rambles: Okay, so the elephant sanctuary was…intense. Like, really intense. These majestic creatures, these gentle giants, and seeing them up close… absolutely breathtaking.
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Back to the villa. Showered off the elephant-y remnants and immediately collapsed on my bed.
- 5:00 PM - Bedtime - Dinner and quiet time. Trying to process what I saw. Thinking about donating to the elephants and other animals which had a tough history. Reading. Bedtime.
Day 4: Cooking Class, Chaos, and Contemplations
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Breakfast but this time, skipping the pancakes. I need a strong start for what's coming.
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Cooking Class! Decided to be a chef for the day (or, realistically, a moderately competent kitchen assistant). Learned how to make green curry and mango sticky rice (again, because obsession).
- Anecdote: Burned myself on a skillet and almost set the kitchen on fire. My instructor, bless her heart, just laughed and handed me a bandage. The Thai cooking class participants were good people.
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Ate what I cooked! Which, despite my best efforts to ruin it, was actually pretty good. Maybe I’m a natural. (Probably not).
- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Pool time. The villa had the best pool, ever.
- 5:00 PM - Bedtime - Packing and pre-flight anxieties. The trip is ending soon, and I’m already filled with a sense of impending doom.
Okay, so "Escape to Paradise"… is that a *total* exaggeration? I see those photos. They look… Photoshopped.
Alright, alright, *fine*. I'll level with you. The photos? Yeah, they're good. Like, *really* good. Did they use a filter? Maybe. Did they selectively airbrush out the rogue gecko that *definitely* tried to share my Pad Thai? Probably. But look, I'm telling you, even without the Instagram glam, the Lanna Villa is legit breathtaking. I mean, the first time I walked through those giant teak doors, My Jaw. Actually. Dropped. I'm not kidding. It wasn't the staged "OMG" I do for social media; it was genuine, "I think I might need to lie down" kind of shock. And trust me, I'm *hard* to impress. I’m from New York – everything's jaded. But the villa? It's a whole different level of chill. Just… gorgeous. The pool? Real. Sunsets? Unbelievable. And the gecko? Well, he eventually left me alone. Mostly.
What's the REAL deal with the staff? Are they super attentive, or are they secretly judging your terrible Thai pronunciation?
Okay, about the staff… they're… *angels*. Seriously. Like, I think they might actually *enjoy* your terrible Thai. I butchered "Sawasdee Krap" (hello) every single time, and never, not once, did I detect a flicker of amusement. Just smiles. Pure, unadulterated smiles. They anticipate your every need, but in a way that doesn't feel smothering. They’re there when you *need* them, and invisible the rest of the time, like ninjas of hospitality. Now, I'm not going to lie, I have a *very* specific coffee order (don't ask) and they nailed it. Every. Single. Day. The chef? Absolute master. That's the only word to describe him. The food was literally the best I've ever eaten, but that's a digression. Back to the staff. One day, I spilled red wine on my new silk shirt. Disaster! I was mortified, but a staff member whisked it away and it came back, clean, crisp, and like the whole disaster never happened. It's just… exceptional. They *are* there for you, no judgements, just pure, Thai-style hospitality.
Is the Wi-Fi actually good? I need to post a LOT of pictures. And maybe answer a few emails… (don't judge).
Alright, let's talk Wi-Fi. Crucial. I get you. Look, it's good. Really good. Stable enough for video calls, downloading large files, and, of course, chronic Instagram posting. Maybe *too* good, depending on what you're trying to escape. I mean, I *intended* to disconnect, be all zen, read a book and soak up the atmosphere… but you know how that goes. Before I knew it, I was scrolling through reels of cats playing the piano. At 3 A.M. That's on me, not the Wi-Fi. But yes, it's strong. You can stay as plugged in or disconnected as you like.
I'm a mosquito magnet. What's the bug situation like? Should I pack hazmat gear?
Okay, bugs. Yeah, they're there. It's Thailand. It's tropical. Expect it. But here’s the thing: the villa is on top of it. I mean, they've got mosquito nets around the beds (THANK GOD), and they spray regularly, so it's not a full-on biohazard zone. I got a few bites, sure (I'm also a mosquito magnet, unfortunately), but nothing major. Pack bug spray, wear light-colored clothing (allegedly helps), and you'll be fine. Maybe bring a small net for the pool area. Just in case. Look, it's unavoidable, but they are prepared and keep the bug situation under control as best as possible.
What's the best thing about the Villa? The pool? The food? The… *ahem*… private butler service?
This is a tough one. But after a lot of deliberation, I can say, by far the best thing about the Villa isn't the pool, the food, although they're mind-blowing - it's the sense of *peace*. I can say that now, after the trip has been a month in the past. At the time, I was just obsessed with the food. But in retrospect, that quiet beauty the villa offers is priceless. I'm talking about those mornings waking up with the sun, watching the mist roll across the valley from your private balcony. I’m talking about the quiet evenings, eating excellent food and reading a book with a glass of wine. You can't replicate that feeling in a crowded resort. That feeling of being completely and utterly *away*. Free. That's what you're really paying for. The rest? Just gorgeous icing on a perfect cake.
Okay, be honest, was there *anything* you didn't like?
Okay, confession time. I'm a professional complainer. It's a gift. And yes, there was *one tiny thing* that bugged me. The sheer amount of choice! Seriously, the menu in the villa was extensive. Like a small novel. Breakfast, lunch, dinner… which exotic Thai dish to choose? I just wanted someone to tell me what to eat, everyday. I got decision fatigue. It was exhausting, but totally first world problems. Oh, and one other thing… I wanted to stay longer. MUCH longer. That's it. The only real negative was having to leave.
Tell me about that massage! Should I splurge for one? Or three?
SPLURGE. ON. THE. MASSAGE. Do not even hesitate. I mean it. That massage… okay, so I'm not normally one for massages. Too awkward. Too vulnerable. But, you know, ‘when in Rome’… or, in this case, 'when in paradise.' And WOW. The masseuse arrived, and what happened after was pure, muscle-melting bliss. I went for the Thai massage, which is… well, it's not a relaxing spa day in the Western sense. It involves stretching, pulling, prodding, and pressure points that I didn't even *know* I had. But the after-effects? Unbelievable. I felt like I'd shed a layer of stress I didn't even realize I was carrying. Like, I could suddenly *breathe* again. And the oil they used? Incredible scent. I walked away, light and airy, like I could float away. I took three more. The best money I've ever spent. Seriously, it's worth the trip alone.
