LUANG PRABANG: Suite sensations for the soul

The two-night package for two sharing starts at US$722, and includes daily a la carte breakfast, one 90-minute massage, one Lao set dinner with a glass of house wine and late-check out subject to availability. The package is valid until March 31 except for the period December 21 to January 10. Call (+856 71) 261 888, or email [email protected]. Visit www.Kiridara.com.

 

CHIANG MAI

Lighting up Lanna

Check into 137 Pillars House in Chiang Mai from November 27 to 30, and celebrate Loy Krathong or the Festival of Light. The Loy Kratong package is priced at Bt22,700 and includes two night’s accommodation in luxurious Rajah Brooke Suite, private limousine airport transfer, breakfast, Lanna traditional buffet dinner and a krathong and lantern set. Call (053) 247 788 or email [email protected]. Visit www.137pillarshouse.com.

 

KRABI

Zeeing is believing

Visit Zeavola Resort on Koh Phi Phi, and enjoy q a “Stay 4 Pay 3” promotion until October 31. Book into Pool Villa Suite for four nights and you’ll pay Bt14,250 per night, down from the original price of Bt19,000. The price is for two sharing and includes daily breakfast for two and Wi-Fi Internet connectivity. Call (075) 627 000 or email [email protected]. Visit www.zeavola.com.

 

BANGKOK

Downtown deluxe

Save with the Westin Grand Sukhumvit’s “Weekend Getaway Offer” package. A single night in a Deluxe room, featuring the Westin’s renowned Heavenly Bed, now costs Bt3,750 per night. The offer is good for booking in on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Located in the heart of vibrant downtown Bangkok, the hotel is a short walk from the BTS Skytrain Asoke station and just steps away from MRT Sukhumvit station. Call (02) 207 8000 or email: [email protected]. Visit www.Westin.com/bangkok

 

Home for the holidays

Dusit Thani Bangkok’s Festive Delight package starts at Bt3,900 per night. The price covers accommodation in Superior room for two sharing, buffet breakfast for two, a Day Pass for Skytrain and Wi-Fi Internet connectivity. The offer is available for a minimum stay of two nights and valid from December 1 to January 31. This luxury hotel is on the corner of Silom and Rama IV roads with BTS Skytrain and MRT stations a short stroll away.

 

TAK

Going with the flow

Sign up for the Tee Lor Su Waterfall expedition. The trip is organised by Siam Society from December 1 to 6, with Jim Lehman leading the trip to Asia’s sixth largest waterfall. Tucked away in Umphang, it flows into the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary before plunging off the sheer, limestone cliff. A sidetrip to a Thailand-Myanmar border marketplace, with a short hop into Myawadi in Myanmar, adds adventure. For more details about the programme and the cost, call (02) 661 6470-7 or email [email protected].