Hotel's best deal around the globe

HUA HIN

Drive and dine

Aleenta Hua Hin is now offering the “Ultimate Road Trip Getaway” package for Bt4,500 per night for two sharing in an Ocean View Residence. The package is available for a minimum of two-night stay and good for bookings from Monday to Thursday. Visitors enjoy a car cleaning service, Bt500 worth of fuel and a lunch box for the return trip. Visit www.Aleenta.com.

 

BANGKOK

Love bites

Novotel Ploenchit offers lovers a romantic break on Valentine’s Day with a room rate starting at Bt2,000 per night for couples spending a minimum of Bt4,000 in the hotel restaurant. This luxury hotel is right in the heart of Bangkok, making it an ideal place for a city break. Call (02) 305 6000 or visit www.NovotelBangkokPloenchit.com. 

 

SOUTEAST ASIA

A river runs through it

Khiri Travel offers an epic 40-day, five-country “grand tour” of the Mekong region. The journey promises travellers a variety of experiences and insights in Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Iconic heritage sites such as Shwedagon Pagoda, Bagan, Pak Ou caves, Angkor Wat, Sambor Prei Kuk temples, Hoi An and Hanoi’s Temple of Literature are included. The package starts at US$4,030 for those in the travel trade. Call (02) 953 5398 or email [email protected]. Visit www.Khiri.com.

 

PHUKET

Family fun

The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, is offering special rates starting at Bt9,900 from now until March. 

The deal includes complimentary breakfast for two, round-trip car transfer from Phuket Airport to Ao Por Grand Marina, speedboat transfers, one bottle of sparkling wine per stay, free breakfast and dinner for the kids, 50-per-cent discount on spa treatments as well as discounts on dining and beverages. There’s also free Wi-Fi Internet, and complimentary non-motorised water sports. A minimum stay of three nights is required. Call (076) 371 400 or e-mail: [email protected].

 

CHIANG RAI

Romantic retreat

Escape into a world of romantic magic at Dusit Island Resort Chiang Rai with the Couple Getaways package. It includes welcome flower garland, in-room check in, a bottle of sparkling wine, a rose for the bride, breakfast in bed and a choice between a special dinner or massage for two. Rates range from Bt3,300 to Bt7,100 per night and a minimum stay of two nights is required. The deal is good through the end of 2015. Call (053) 607 999, (053) 715 801 or e-mail: [email protected].

 

ITALY

Marvellous Milan

Alitalia and Etihad Airways, the official carriers of Expo Milano 2015, have announced that tickets for the event can be purchased through their websites and contact centres. Expo Milano 2015 will run from May 1 to October 31. A special early-bird promotion is also underway for Expo attendees, with a generous discount of 20 per cent available on all tickets purchased before April.