CHIANG MAI: In love with Lanna

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2013

Just steps away from Nimmanhaemin, Chiang Mai's most fashionable street, is the Yantarasri Resort, a cool place to get away from the hustle bustle of daily life.

The boutique hotel is offering a Lanna Paradise package for two persons from now until October 31. The rate is Bt6,500 for two nights in a Deluxe room and covers daily American breakfast, half-day private tour (Doi Suthep or Elephant Camp), Thai massage for two persons, round trip transfers, Thai herbal drink, and free Wi-Fi. Call (+ 66 53) 214 214, 214 368 or e-mail: [email protected] 
 
BANGKOK
Bargains and the city
Stay three nights and save 20-per-cent off the room rate at Glow Trinity Silom. Rates start from Bt1,520 per night for a Superior Room including free Wi-Fi. The promotion is also valid for Deluxe and Premier Rooms, and is available from now through the end of the year. Call (+66 2) 231 5050 or e-mail: [email protected]. Visit www.GlowByZinc.com/silom.
 
PATTAYA 
Miami with a Thai flavour
Wave Hotel Pattaya is where classic Miami style meets fresh Thai modernity. The boutique hotel is a haven for all that’s hip, cool and alluring about American's iconic resort. The 21-room luxury Art Deco boutique hotel stands on the shorefront of Pattaya Bay on Beach Road in the centre of the cosmopolitan resort city. Wave is now offering Soft Opening promotion with Sunset Rooms starting at Bt3,950 per night. This special offer includes complimentary breakfast at Cadillac Cafe, welcome snacks, mini-bar beverages, complimentary internet access and local calls. The deal is valid throughout October, excluding weekends (Friday and Saturday) and Thai public holidays). Book online at www.WavePattaya.com or call (+66 38) 410 577.
 
HUA HIN
Serenity by the sea
Designed to represent a beautiful city with the atmosphere of 19th century Thailand, Wora Bura Resort & Spa is offering a Best Value package with discounts of up to 70 per cent on the normal Internet rate for Superior and Deluxe rooms until October 31. The prices include daily buffet breakfast at Cholamongkut Restaurant, complimentary one set dinner at Rak Talay Restaurant for two persons, special discount on spa treatment, welcome herbal drink with cold towel upon arrival, fruit basket and complimentary shuttle bus service to Hua Hin town. Book online at www.WoraBura.com.
 
Sweet suites
Asara Villa & Suite in the traditional resort town of Hua Hin is just a two-hour drive from Bangkok and is now offering a special weekday promotion from Sunday to Thursday. The Holiday Suite is priced at Bt4,500 per night for two. The Pool Villa rate is at Bt 6,500 per night, also for two. The offer includes welcome drink and chilled towel upon arrival, tropical fruits in room, daily complimentary breakfast at Kampu by Design, daily afternoon tea with snack at the Library, free access to the gym and free Wi-Fi internet throughout the resort. Call (+ 66 2) 661 6800 or e-mail: [email protected].
 
SAMUISalsa with a jazzy spice
Amari Palm Reef Samui is sponsoring and hosting the grand finale main stage evenings of the eagerly anticipated Samui Latin and Jazz Week from September 29 to October 10. The hotel is offering a special package to those wanting to be part of the festival with superior room packages starting at Bt5,667 per night and deluxe room packages starting at Bt6,417 per night, both for a minimum 3-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Additional benefits include 10-per-cent discount on extra night and savings for early bird bookings. Visit www.Amari.com/palmreef/hotelpackage/samui-latin-and-jazz-package_442.aspx.