{"id":5980,"date":"2015-06-16T12:46:53","date_gmt":"2015-06-16T11:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/?p=5980"},"modified":"2016-10-27T10:49:52","modified_gmt":"2016-10-27T09:49:52","slug":"green-season-good-time-visit-cambodia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/green-season-good-time-visit-cambodia\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the green season – and is it a good time to visit Cambodia?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This gorgeous image of Song Saa in the green season was taken by photographer Jens Fischer.<\/p><\/div>\n

Describing what used to be called the monsoon\u00a0season as the ‘green season’ sounds like the worst travel industry\u00a0sophistry. Monsoons mean heavy rain and we’ve no desire\u00a0of escaping the grey old British Isles only to find ourselves\u00a0entombed in a luxury hotel room as the heavens\u00a0slosh down on an otherwise paradise island. Do we?<\/p>\n

The answer is that whilst it is<\/em> a clever bit of marketing\u00a0that someone in Cambodia came up with (or copied from someone else), there is\u00a0some value in the re-branding of Cambodia’s wet season (from May until October.)<\/p>\n

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Woman with child in paddy field, Cambodia<\/p><\/div>\n

The main reason is that Cambodia is a lovely, green and pleasant land\u00a0once the monsoon winds\u00a0have brought rain and filled the Tonle Sab: the huge freshwater lake which dominates rural life in Cambodia. Rather than being parched and dusty, the country vibrates with energy and life, particularly around June, July and August. There is a higher risk of floods\u00a0disrupting a trip as September approaches\u00a0but\u00a0even then, if you’re prepared, it needn’t.<\/p>\n

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Angkor Wat Temple<\/p><\/div>\n

From a touristy perspective, most visitors to Cambodia come to visit the magnificent ruins of the ancient Angkor city complex. During the season it can be a\u00a0bit of a bunfight at the major sites and your hauntingly beautiful Angkor images can be a little ruined by a Korean coach party wandering\u00a0across the viewfinder… \u00a0Although\u00a0ETG clients benefit from well thought out Angkor days, if you avoid the\u00a0crowds to a large extent \u00a0during the green season, you can have\u00a0many of the magnificent temples literally to yourself.<\/p>\n

The costs are hugely lower and all the hotels have special offers. Cambodia is a good value destination anyway, but the level of luxury you get for the\u00a0price you pay\u00a0in the green season is fantastic.<\/p>\n

And the rain? Well,\u00a0it does come. Monsoons are\u00a0winds that\u00a0bring rain: but generally they are flashing powerful blasts for an hour or two, which clears up leaving sunlight glittering on the leaves.<\/p>\n

Bradlie Goian, the General Manager of Song Saa Hotel describes it lyrically:<\/p>\n

“Days are typically filled with blue skies scattered with huge tropical cumulus clouds arriving off the horizon, pregnant with rain, an announcement of dramatic storms, tropical rains filled with thunder and lightning.<\/p>\n

The performance is theatrical; lightening disappears as volts across the sky, thunder echoing out across miles of ocean, and rain falling in a cacophony of droplets and spray. Such down pours swiftly pass however, and it is soon warm and sunny again with the special appearance of a multitude of rainbows. Within a short time it feels like the climatic recital you have just experienced was a figment of your imagination…”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Song Saa<\/a> is a wonderful hotel built on a picturesque\u00a0little island off the coast of southern Cambodia. If it does rain, there are few better places to be anyway: with beautiful rooms, open to the fresh breezes which blow in at this time, with an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables from their island farm, with nearby islands to explore and an incredible spa and yoga pavilion.<\/p>\n

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This gorgeous image of Song Saa in the green season was taken by photographer Jens Fischer. <\/div><\/a>\"\"
Song Saa Resort Cambodia by Justin Mott<\/div><\/a>\"\"
Exploring Neighbouring Islands from Song Saa<\/div><\/a>\"\"
Sea view Bar at Song Saa Private Island<\/div><\/a>\"\"
Song Saa Spa overlooking the ocean<\/div><\/a>\"\"
Pool view by the restaurant, Song Saa<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n

Be it the lush landscapes, the lack of other tourists or the great hotel offers, the re-marketing of Cambodia’s monsoon season certainly has truth to it. Whilst some may be weary of the ‘green season’ label, the benefits it brings to travelers certainly deserve consideration.<\/p>\n

For further Cambodia Holiday inspiration have a look at our holidays\u00a0here<\/a>, or call us\u00a0on\u00a0020 7924 7133 for an expert consultation!<\/span><\/p>\n

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