Krabi

In February, Hubby tried to convince me to take a couples trip, but I couldn't bear to leave the kids to the grandparents. They'd just arrived in a new land and were feeling a little displaced. Not that I don't trust my parents - they would've been fine - I was the one with the separation anxiety. So the solution was for all of us to take a trip together!
We took a short flight to Krabi, Thailand and stayed at the Mercure. The hotel was a little ways from the airport, but a shuttle picked us up. The staff were nice, but the check-in took forever. Things just moved at a different pace there. We splurged on a pool side room which was great fun for the kids.

Pool access direct from room

Took a couple of tours - everyone went on the James Bond Island tour, and Hubby, Boy and I went on a snorkeling tour. The James Bond Island tour included stops at a floating village and a temple. The traveling was longer than we were led to believe. We got glimpses into local life as we left from a little village by the water. The floating village was neat and lunch was pretty good. The temple hosted monkeys (we were asked to wipe our feet before getting back into the bus) and the caves with buddha statues were a little eerie.

Boats at the floating village where we were served lunch

Floating vendor

The snorkeling was closer but the water wasn't so nice. Still it was fun to hang out. At one stop, there was a cave full of phallic symbols and I was glad Boy didn't notice. At least he didn't ask. We had picnic lunch on the beach (more monkeys) and fresh fruits on the way back.

Swimming spot

Fertility temple?

None of us had been to Thailand except Hubby, so it was interesting. I guess a resort area like that doesn't represent Thailand so well, but it was an easy family vacation. Food was very touristy, and pretty expensive, which was disappointing. One of these days the couples trip will happen.