CHIANG RAI: Winter bliss

Rates start at Bt4,000 per night and include shuttle service to town 4 times per day (drop-off at night bazaar and Chiang Rai weekend walking street included). The deal is valid for stays booked by December 15 and stays completed by March 31. Call +66 (0) 53 603 333 or visit www.LeMeridien.com/chiangrai.

 

BANGKOK

Rooms with a Glow

Book 3 nights or more at Glow Trinity Silom, and you’ll receive 20 per cent off the website rate. Rooms start from Bt1,520 per night for a Superior Room, including free Wi-Fi. “Stay 3 Nights and Save 20 per cent” promotion is also valid for Deluxe Room and Premier Room, and is available from now until December 31. Call +66 (0) 2 231 5050 , e-mail [email protected] or website www.glowbyzinc.com/silom.

 

Thanksgiving feast

The Okura Prestige Bangkok is offering a Thanksgiving Day set lunch tomorrow at Up & Above. The menu includes “three on a line” seafood appetiser, foamy pea soup, and, of course, traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings. The price is Bt2,200. Call +66(0) 2 687 9000. Visit www.OkuraBangkok.com.

 

Escape to paradise

Whether the occasion calls for sophistication, seamless service or a spell with nature, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts caters to all the above with romantic getaways at five resorts in dreamy destinations: Rasa Ria Resort in Malaysia, Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa, Villingili Resort & Spa (Maldives), Boracay Resort & Spa Mactan Resort & Spa (Philippines). The bucket list-worthy escapes include three nights in luxury accommodation with cinematic ocean views, a candlelit dinner in a private cabana or gazebo overlooking the sea, and a resort-specific experience. The resort offers are valid from February 10 to July 31 and prices start from US$ 910. Check out the deals at www.Shangri-la.com.

 

PHUKET

Feasts and fine dining

Eat, chill, dance and be seen at the North Phuket Culinary Arts Festival 2013, which in being held at Mai Khao Beach from December 6 – 8. The festival celebrates the culinary talent and attractions of this unspoiled part of Phuket with dining at long tables at Sala Phuket Resort and Spa and Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa on December 6. Anantara Phuket Villas and Anantara Vacation Club presents “Infinity Sunset Grill” on December 7 while JW Marriott’s restaurants offer al fresco dining on December 8. Prices start from Bt 1,600 per adult for a single pass event. Call +66 (0)76 338 000, e-mail: [email protected] or visit www.northphuket.com

 

KRABI

Sweet bliss at Sofitel 

Chocolate is back this winter in grand style at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort. To ensure you enjoy the very best, Sofitel is creating its own exquisite treats like chocolate cream, chocolate truffles, praline-filled chocolate and much more. Sofitel is also offering 25-per-cent off for guests staying 3 or 4 nights and a 30-per-cent discount for guests staying five nights or more. Rates start from Bt5,800 inclusive of daily healthy breakfast for two persons. The offer is good from now until January 15. Call +66 (0) 75 627 800 or e-mail: [email protected].