Southeast Asia
Darlene Ravin
Insider Find: Siam Leather Goods (66-2/237-0077, ext. 118; siamleathergoods.com) in River City Shopping Complex, in Bangkok, where you can buy bags and belts made with the skins of farm-raised crocodiles. I bought a clutch for $500 and later saw the same bag in Barneys for $2,400. I always visit Chote Chitr (66-2/221-4082), a hole-in-the-wall restaurant just off the Grand Palace, which has fabulous Thai food.
Years as Agent: 11
Consulting Fee: From $100.
Contact Information: Andavo Independent Elite, Greenwood Village, Colo., 888/376-0323, dravin@andavotravel.com
