During this experience, it's all about relaxing on white sandy beaches and having an occasional swim in the deep blue waters. Since relaxing and having a good time with your fellow participants is the main theme, the schedule will be very relaxed and you will have more than enough time to explore this tropical paradise on your own.

Sample Beach Week Schedule and Activity

Monday

We will depart very early in the morning and arrive in the beautiful island of Koh Samet in the afternoon. We will check into the resort on arrival, and the rest of the evening will be free. We will meet again for dinner early in the evening.

Tuesday

The day will be free for relaxing, swimming, reading or sunbathing.

Wednesday

We will take everyone out on a boat trip and visit the best snorkeling areas in the sea and cliffs.

Thursday

The day will be free for relaxing, swimming, reading or sunbathing.

Friday

We will have a short evaluation and group discussion in the morning, the rest of the day will be free.

Saturday

The day will be free for relaxing, swimming, reading or sunbathing.

Sunday

Departure to Bangkok or your next project after breakfast.

*** Note: Thailand is a tropical country with occasional violent storms, heavy rains and floods. During such times, the above schedule may be subject to change.

Beach Week - Food and Accommodation:

Accommodation is in a beach resort close to the sea in a double shared twin-bed room. The doors and windows are screened (to protect you from mosquitoes). There are fans in the room and most rooms have a lockable wardrobe and drawer.

There are limited laundry facilities so expect to wash your clothes by hand. All participants are expected to be environmentally aware and to use all resources with restraint, especially water, paper and electricity. You will be expected to clean up after yourself, and to play your part to keep the accommodation neat and organized.

All food is included during your stay. The meals will be typical Thai fare, including plenty of rice dishes.

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Other Important Information

Program Extension: Participants who decide to extend their program up to a maximum of 6 months, will spend the extended time at one of our Programs as outlined above.

Participants may choose to extend this program up to a maximum of 6 months for an additional fee of $200.00 USD per week.

Table Etiquette: Thais eat their meals with a spoon and fork. The back of the fork is used to push food onto the spoon while the spoon is the main utensil used to put the food into your mouth. For cutting, the fork is used to hold the item in place and the edge of the spoon is used like a knife. Ocassionally, chopsticks are used in conjunction with an oriental spoon when you are eating soup.

Breakfast – a typical breakfast would consist of coffee, tea, milk, juice, cereal toast/croissant, rice porridge, fruits or eggs.

Lunch – A typical lunch dish is a bowl of noodle soup or a lunch plate. Lunch plates consist of rice noodles with vegetables, meat or seafood.

Dinner – a dinner will typically consist of several dishes – vegetables, fish, meat or chicken, all served with sauces or curry, along with rice or noodles and possibly a soup.

Desserts normally consist of different types of fruits. Water is usually the drink of choice for most meals.

When you go out for meals, most menus will be in Thai. Should you desire a second helping at a restaurant, it would be proper for you to offer to pay for the additional food. It is also proper for you to offer to pay for any special foods and meals, including meals on weekend outings.

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