CHIANG MAI: Riverside celebration

You’ll enjoy a cocktail, dinner featuring Lanna specialities and international BBQ buffet treats served in a traditional market atmosphere with live music from a trio and cultural performances before floating your krathong in the river at Rati Waree pier, releasing a lantern and watching a special fireworks show. The rate is Bt1,800 per person and the event takes place on November 28 from 6 to 10pm. Book a table at (053) 999 333 

or e-mail: [email protected].

 

Farewell to bad fortune

For one night in November, the rivers in Chiang Mai are filled with light and the heavens are lit up with thousands of floating lanterns. This is how the Festival of Lights is celebrated in Northern Thailand, where the Lanna Yi Peng festival, famous for its floating lanterns, coincides with Loy Krathong, a festival that sees banana-stem “floats” with candles bearing away bad fortune on rivers and lakes. Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai has created a package that includes a Loy Krathong dinner, daily breakfast for two and a trip to Tudongkhasathan Lanna in Chiang Mai between November 29 and December 1. The rate is Bt30,500 per night and requires a minimum stay of two nights. Book online at www.FourSeasons.com/ChiangMai or call (053) 298 181.  

 

BANGKOK

Down by the river

Right in the heart of Bangkok on the banks of the Chao Phraya River is Praya Palazzo, a stylish 17-room mansion recently converted into a luxury boutique hotel. It’s now offering a special package for 2 nights with complimentary dinner at prices between Bt12,000 to Bt27,000, depending on room type. The rates include daily breakfast, welcome fruits upon arrival, free Wifi, one afternoon tea for two, charter boat to and from the piers and one dinner. The deal is good until April 30. Call (02) 883 2998, (081) 402 8118 or e-mail: [email protected] or browse www.PrayaPalazzo.com.

 

PATTAYA

Dusit delights

DusitD2 Baraquda Pattaya offers guests extra privileges and benefits with its new Double Deck package. The rate is Bt12,745 per night and includes a night’s stay in spectacular double deck accommodation, daily in-room “bubbling breakfast” with free flow sparkling wine, complimentary 90-minute spa treatment at d'spa, exclusive dinner at the rooftop sunset lounge, welcome drink upon arrival, a bottle of sparkling wine, unlimited in-room high-speed internet and selected other benefits. The offer is available until December 12. Call 1699 (within Thailand), (038) 769 999 or e-mail: [email protected]. 

 

PHUKET

Bliss at Burasari

Chill out in Burasari’s luxurious rooms, Elite, Elite Thai and Premier Grand at rates of Bt4,300 per night. The offer includes welcome drink and cold towel upon check-in, daily international buffet breakfast, complimentary mini bar replenished once daily, Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, and round trip airport transfer. The package is available from now until December 20 and requires 3 consecutive nights stay. Call (076) 292 929 or book online at www.Burasari.com.

 

Tropical treats

The Vijitt Resort Phuket is offering a Deluxe Getaways package at Bt 21,900 for two persons. The rate includes three nights accommodation in Deluxe Villa, daily buffet breakfast at The Savoury Restaurant, roundtrip airport transfer by private car, welcome Thai herb drink and cold towel upon arrival, welcome fresh fruit in villa on arrival day, free use of Internet access in villa or internet café at The Rotunda and free shuttle bus to Patong Beach or Phuket Town as per hotel schedule. The deal is good from now until December 26. Book online at www.VijittResort.com or e-mail: [email protected].