CHIANG MAI: Luxury digs in Lanna

The price is Bt7,310 per night and covers accommodation in a luxurious suite, daily breakfast, Wi-Fi Internet connectivity and in-room coffee set. Located in a leafy residential enclave a few minutes walk from the historical Wat Gate Temple, this luxurious 30-suite boutique hotel is built around a colonial teak in the early 1800’s. Call (053) 247 788 or email [email protected]. Visit www.137pillarshouse.com.

 

BANGKOK

Down by the river

Shangri-La Bangkok’s Dream Deal package costs only Bt6,630 per night if you check in for three consecutive days. The price covers accommodation in a Deluxe Room with a view of Chao Phraya River, limousine transfers between airport and hotel, daily breakfast and high-speed broadband Internet access. The hotel offers fast access to Bangkok’s business centre as well as city’s landmarks and heritage via Skytrain and boat. The offer is good until December 28. Call (02) 206 8788 or email: [email protected]. Visit www.Shangri-la.com/bangkok.

 

SAMUI

Island in the sun 

Save up to 20 per cent on the room rate at Conrad Koh Samui when checking in this month. This Surprise Getaways package is timely for a late-minute break at the five-star, all-villa resort in Koh Samui during the Songkran holiday. The recently opened Conrad Koh Samui has set a new benchmark in fine dining on the island, headlined by cliffside contemporary Thai-style restaurant Jahn and private ‘in-cellar’ dining for fine wine lovers at The Cellar. For booking email: [email protected]. Visit www.ConradKohSamui.com.

 

HUA HIN

Up, up and away

Bangkok Airways launches its latest sales promotion campaign “Samui WOW!” offering special roundtrip airfare at Bt4,900 (all inclusive) for Bangkok – Samui and Pattaya (U-Tapao) – Samui routes. To secure this promotion, passengers can make a reservation from now  until April 30 for travel between May 1 and July 15. For booking, call 1771 (24 hours) or contact travel agents nationwide. Visit www.BangkokAir.com.

 

HUA HIN

Holistic healing at the beach

Take a break during Songkran holiday and enjoy a holistic retreat at The Barai. From April 14 to 16, Thai holistic practitioner, Dr Buathon Thienarom, will be offering one-on-one holistic consultations and healing sessions. She will use her 16-years of holistic expertise to assess and treat toxic patterns of stress and negative energy within, while teaching you how to transform these forces into vitality and inner peace. This 90-minute session costs Bt4,500 per person. Call (02) 254 6200 or e-mail [email protected]. Visit www.TheBarai.com.

 

AUSTRALIA

Fly me kangaroo down

Fly Qantas and explore Down Under. Australia’s national flag carrier together with Tourism Australia is running the “There’s nothing like Australia’ campaign” to lure Thai tourists to Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne. Economy seat starting from Bt27,935 (includes tax and other surcharges) is offered until April 30. Outbound travel from Bangkok ends on June 30 and the return ticket is valid for one year after departure. The airline flies daily from/to between Sydney and Bangkok. Call (02) 627 1701 or access www.Qantas.com.