Friday 24 October 2003: AIRPORT / PHUKET (second day arrival)

At the arrival at Phuket Airport, welcome by our team with banner and flower garlands, then transfer to the hotel by air-conditioned vehicle. Welcome drink and refreshment towel at hotel arrival, then installation in the room for 3-4-5 nights or more…

* Club Andaman Beach Resort
Official Hotel of the Phuket International Soccer 7s Tournament. Nestled in 15 acres lush gardens, Club Andaman Beach Resort combines genuine Thai hospitality with modern amenities. It is only a short stroll to the white sandy beaches of Patong Beach, and the bustling shopping areas and active nightlife of Patong are just a short walk away. All rooms have air conditioning, bathrooms with hot water, satellite TV, mini bar.
>>> More information: Click here

* Crissey Village
The Crissey Village offers itself as the complete solution to your holiday needs. Patong's best swimming pool, dive center and great restaurants are just a few of the village facilities on offer, and what's even better... Relaxing at this green peaceful haven, it’s hard to believe that you're right in the heart of Patong Beach and all it has to offer. All room have air-conditioned, satellite TV, mini bar, private bathroom & hot water shower, American breakfast until late afternoon, excellent services: we like this place!!!
>>> More information at: www.crissey-village.com

* Geo Hotel
Located in downtown Patong Beach, about 2 minutes walk from shopping centers and many entertainment venues. To reach the white sandy beach and the warm tropical ocean, that Patong can offer, you have to walk less than 5 minutes. The ultimate location for a very reasonable price! All the rooms offer air-condition, fan, TV, mini bar & hot water shower.
>>> More information at:
www.guesthousephuket.com

Day free at leisure.
Guides team and staff will be at disposal in order to give all information to the guest as money exchange, ATM, post-office, restaurants, shopping, tours…

Captains Briefing (Captains and Referees only)
6:30 p.m. The briefing will be arranged in a Thai style teak house at Crissey Village (3 Soi Sawadirak road), including some drinks, snacks and special decoration for the “Phuket International Soccer 7s”...
>>> See the Programme of the “Phuket International Soccer 7s”

Dinner (Welcome Party)
Welcome drink at the arrival, following by a speech from the organizer presenting the tournament, referees, teams and all sponsors. Thai buffet dinner including some drinks and a special decoration for the “Phuket International Soccer 7s”.

Nightlife in Patong!
A welcome nightlife party will be arranged at the Baya Beach Bar for the first approach of the nightlife in Patong. Thai buffet dinner including first beer free for all the participants. Special decoration, welcome banner, free T-shirts offered by the manager and much more…

Overnight at the hotel! (tomorrow the show will go on!)