PHUKET: Just like heaven

The offer, which costs Bt4,940 per night for a two-night package and Bt4,360 for three nights, includes accommodation in a one-bedroom suite, daily breakfast, one buffet dinner, airport transfers and complimentary Wi-Fi and bicycle rental. Two-bedroom Pool Villas are also available and start at Bt8,880 a night for a two-night package and Bt4,360 a night for three nights. The offer is good through December 20.  Call (076) 336 900 or e-mail: [email protected]. Visit www.Outrigger.com.

 

Beachside bliss

Centara Grand West Sands Resort & Villas Phuket is offering a special Residents package from now until December 19. The rate is at Bt3,400 per night and includes daily breakfast, unlimited entry to Splash Jungle, free Wi-Fi, complimentary entrance to kids club and discounts on food, non-alcoholic drinks and spa treatments. Flash your ID card on check-in. Call (076) 372 000 or e-mail: [email protected].

 

KHAO YAI

Great Escape

Experience the cooler temperatures with Escape Winter Yard, a new creative space from Escape Khao Yai for visitors to wine and dine during this festive season Shaded picnic areas will be a perfect set up for an afternoon session of light snacks, tea and coffee. In the evening, a barbecue menu with a variety of dishes will be served along with an extensive selection of imported craft beer, wine and signature cocktails. Escape Winter Yard runs throughout December with live music every Saturday night. Escape Khao Yai also offers a Deluxe Corner Room package deal from now until January 31 that includes buffet breakfast and barbecue dinner set for two people. Prices start from Bt4,800. Call (02) 201 3338 or visit www.Escape-Hotel.com.

 

KOH KOOD

Soothing the senses

Award-winning luxury resort Soneva Kiri celebrates Father’s Day with a “Thai Resident Privilege” rate from now until December 15. The special offer covers accommodation in Bayview Pool Villa Suites for two from Bt29,500 per night, Cliff Pool Villa Suites for two from Bt39,500 per night and Ocean Front Pool Villa Suites for two from Bt45,500 per night to 2 Bedroom Junior Ocean Pool Retreats for four from Bt91,000 per night. The offer also includes 10 per cent off all food and beverage and in-villa dining (excluding mini-bar and the Tree Pod), and 10 per cent off selected Six Senses spa treatments. Visit www.Soneva.com/soneva-kiri.

 

BANGKOK

Festive celebrations, Japanese style

The Okura Prestige Bangkok’s signature Japanese restaurant Yamazato is offering party packages designed specifically for the traditional end of year and New Year celebrations known as Bonenkai and Shinnenkai. Yamazato offers three set menus priced at Bt1,500, Bt2,000 and Bt2,500 for both party occasions every night from 6 to 10:30. Bonenkai is celebrated at Yamazato from December 8 to 27 while Shinnenkai New Year party dates are from January 6 to 25. Call (02) 687 9000 or e-mail: [email protected]

 

Spa sensations

Spa Botanica at The Sukhothai invites you to prepare for the New Year with smoother skin using specialised spa products from Aromatherapy Associates. Receive a complimentary gift set valued at Bt1,000 when spending up to Bt5,000 on any Aromatherapy spa treatment or retail products. Purchase Aromatherapy Associates Bath & Shower Oil and you also receive a complimentary Spa Botanica Signature CD valued at Bt900. Call (02) 344 8900 or e-mail: [email protected].