LUANG PRABANG: Bridal bounty

Newlyweds will stay two nights in a deluxe room, dine poolside on a Lao-style Sindad barbecue, explore Luang Prabang’s scenic waterway with a sunset dinner cruise, and unwind with a 60-minute massage at the Villa Maly Spa. To celebrate the couple’s union, the hotel will organise a Baci ceremony – an ancient Lao tradition performed to mark important occasions. “Romancing Luang Prabang” is priced at US$720 (Bt21,600) per room and available until the end of December. Email: [email protected] or visit www.Villa-Maly.com.

 

PHUKET

Romantic retreat

Enjoy a romantic weekend getaway for two at the Centara Grand West Sands Resort & Villas Phuket, where a Luxury Suite 1 Bedroom is available at Bt5,900 per night, breakfast included. Also included are roundtrip airport transfers, unlimited access to the water park, Wi-Fi and more. A Pool Villa is available at Bt11,222 per night. The Romantic Weekend Getaway is available between Thursdays and Sundays, with a minimum of two nights required, and valid through October 31. Book online at www.CentaraHotelsResorts.com/centaragrand/cgwp/promotion.asp. Call (076) 372 000.

 

A toast to love

Regent Phuket Cape Panwa is offering a “Romance to Remember” until October 31. The offer includes three nights’ accommodation for two in a luxurious Suite or Pool Villa plus a spa treatment and other benefits. The rate for the Pool Villa Package is Bt54,000, the Suite Package is Bt 41,000 and a minimum three night stay is required. Find out more by visiting www.RegentHotels.com/Phuket or call (+66 76) 200 800.

 

Conference calls

Movenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket launches a business-and-holiday offer featuring a complimentary full day meeting package, dinner and a flexible services programme. For bookings of 50 rooms or more, guests may select two of the following benefits: One 30-minute open bar at Kinnaree Bar, one complimentary room night with every 25 rooms booked, one “Creative Coffee Break” or two complimentary Villa upgrades. Room rates start from US$130 per person double occupancy. The offer is valid through October 31. Call: (+66 76) 396 139 or e-mail: [email protected].

 

KOH SAMUI

Delightful detox

Thailand’s award-winning Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa resort, Kamalaya Koh Samui is offering special rates to solo travellers from Asia booking a Hillside Room or Kamalaya Villa and either the Intro to Detox, Relax & Renew or Yoga Synergy programmes. Rates range from Bt39,000 to Bt74,500 depending on room type and length of stay (3 days or 5 days). The offer is valid from now until October 31. Call (+66 77) 429 800 or e-mail: [email protected]. Visit www.Kamalaya.com.

 

THAILAND AND BEYOND

Stay and save with Dusit

Guests booking the Dusit Best Available Rate, at any Dusit hotel around the world by September 30 will receive an incredible 35 per cent credit from the total accommodation to spend to use towards dining or spa treatments. No minimum stays are required. To sweeten the offer, guests are eligible to upgrade to a Suite for as little as US$50 as part of the “Hot Summer Specials” offer. There’s also a 35-per-cent discount on massage treatments at any of the group’s in-house spas, with accommodation credits redeemable towards these packages. Visit www.Dusit.com.