HUA HIN & PRANBURI: Easy riding to the beach

Part of the resort’s two-night Action Package, guests pay Bt12,000 more for the Easy Rider transfer experience from Bangkok. Riders stop half way at a secluded beachfront location to enjoy a five-star organic picnic, fresh from the resort's organic farm, served by the Aleenta team who follow riders en route. The two-night Action Package costs Bt38,900 (exclusive of the Harley Davidson ride) with accommodation in an Ocean Suite and such outdoor activities as an ATV adventure, tuk tuk driving class, 30-minute kite surfing introduction, elephant trek and more. The package is available until October 31. Call (02) 514 8112 or email [email protected]. Visit www.Aleenta.com.

 

In the shadow of the peaks

The new Hansar Pranburi celebrates its grand opening with special rates for 17 guestrooms and beachfront villas from Saturday through June 3. Prices start at Bt5,500 per night for a Bungalow with garden view and go up to Bt14,000 a night for the Honeymoon Suite. This secluded property near Sam Roi Yot National Park provides the perfect mix of intimate luxury, natural beauty and adventure. Call (02) 209 1234 or email [email protected]. Visit www.HansarPranburi.com.

 

BANGKOK

Riverside bliss

The “Thai Residents Special” package at Chatrium Hotel Bangkok costs Bt3,181 per night for two sharing in a Grand Room-River View. The price also includes daily breakfast for two people, late check-out until 3pm (subject to availability) and extra bed with breakfast for child under 14. This hotel is a short boat ride from the south of Taksin BTS station. The offer is good until October 30. Call (02) 307 8888 extension 2916-18. Visit www.Chatrium.com.

 

W is for water

Embrace the heat and soak up the fun this Songkran Festival with W Bangkok’s “Urban Splash” room package that includes a ticket for the Songkran pool party. Rates start from Bt6,555 and Bt7,500 per night (single/double) and include confirmed upgrade to Spectacular room, daily breakfast, Wi-Fi Internet access, ticket for the “W Meets Alex Face” pool party on the deck on April 13 with two drinks, round-the-clock access to the gym and pool and a surprise Songkran gift. The offer is valid for stays booked until April 12 with stay dates from now through April 18. Call (02) 344 4000 or e-mail: [email protected]. Visit www.WHotelBangkok.com

 

PHUKET

Tropical treat

Chill out at the Indigo Pearl with a “Romantic Retreat package” that includes a special dinner and a spa treatment. Rates start at Bt24,000 for a two-night stay in a luxury suite, daily breakfast, a bottle of sparkling wine on arrival, romantic dinner at Black Ginger, spa treatment at Coqoon Spa, and round trip airport transfer. The deal is good until October 31. Call (076) 327 006, (076) 327 015 or e-mail: [email protected].

 

VIETNAM

Love, Vietnamese style

Sandy Beach Non Nuoc Resort in Vietnam offers a beach-front wedding ceremony in romantic central Vietnam. Managed by Centara, Thailand’s hotel management group, two wedding packages are available at VND35,000,000 (Bt54,000) for a traditional Vietnamese wedding and VND30,000,000 ($1,429). Included is a fresh floral entrance archway to the wedding ceremony area, a seating table for the parents, relatives and friends, a decorated table for offering gifts, and a stage and an altar. Call (+84 511) 3961 777 or e-mail: [email protected]