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- Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts has teamed up with Lonely Planet to introduce a series of free travel guides in conjuction with its Explore Asia promotion from now until March 3.

The handy guides list places to sight see, shop, places to dine and unwind, and itineraries for children to have special holiday experiences. The guide book will be given to guests who have stayed in Holiday Inn three consecutive nights and the privilege of free stay on the fourth night.

The promotion is available at Holiday Inn properties in Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and India. Children also enjoy special privileges with Holiday Inn's "Kids Stay and Eat Free" programme.

For more information, visit http://www.holidayinn.com/exploreasia.

- The Ambassador Hotel, Bangkok, offers the "Strawberry Beauty Package" at The Spa on the second floor of the main wing. The package includes 60-minute aromatherapy, 20-minute strawberry body mask, 30-minute facial mask, 20-minute jacuzzi bath with milk & mineral moisturiser. The package is priced 3,500 baht net per couple and is valid February 10-24.

For more details, call 02-254-0444 ext 1254/5.

- Pimalai Resort, Ko Lanta, Krabi, is celebrating the first anniversary of its Pool Villas with a three-day/two-night package. Prices start from 36,600 baht per couple and include accommodation, buffet breakfast, round-trip transfer between airport and hotel, a three-course dinner at Seven Seas, sightseeing and snorkelling to a nearby island, and 20 percent discount on spa treatment. The offer is available until March 31.

For more information or reservation, call 02-320-5500, 075-607-999 or send an email to reservation@pimalai.com.

- Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa offers a business package which includes accommodation in Deluxe Garden Room featuring 24-hour high-speed Internet, buffet breakfast and laundry service. Rates start from US$330 (around 11,800 baht) and are valid April 30.

For more information and reservations, call 02-477-0755 or send an email to reservemarriott@minornet.com.

- JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is offering the "Romance Honeymoon Package". Benefits of this three-night package include Mercedes limousine transfer between the resort and airport, luxurious accommodation, a choice of breakfast at the Marriott Cafe' or served in-room, candlelit dinner at the Cucina Italian restaurant with a bottle of wine and four hours of Romantic Escape spa treatment for two persons.

Prices start from 44,600 baht for stay in Deluxe Sala Garden View Room to 46,500 baht for a Deluxe Sala Terrace Room and are valid until April 15.

For reservations, call 02-656-7707 or email res.jwthailand@marriotthotels.com.

- Riverhouse Hotel, Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son, is a small property by the Yuam River in the heart of the town. It offers simple rooms with air-con or electric fan and hot shower. Room rates range from 550-950 baht per night. For more information, call 053-621-201.

- The Quarter, Pai, Mae Hong Son, is offering the "Miracle of Love Package" during the month of February. Benefits include two nights accommodation, American breakfast, a candlelit dinner of fillet steak or poached snapper, a bottle of red wine, seasonal fruits and flowers in-room, Internet, and bicycles free of charge. The package is priced 6,490 baht for two persons.

For more information, contact 053-699-423, 053-699-947.

- Captain Hook Resort, Ko Kood, Trat, welcomes sea buffs with full-board packages priced in the range of 4,600-5,200 baht per person depending on type of accommodation.

A three days/two nights package includes round-trip transfer between Laem Sork pier and the resort by speedboat, two-night accommodation, nine meals, half-day snorkelling, a visit to Klong Yai Kee Waterfall, kayaking, and boat ride after dark to admire fireflies.

The offer is valid until May. For booking and enquiries, call 02-966-1800.

- Mae Salong Flower Hills Resort, Chiang Rai, offers cosy rooms in Doi Mae Salong. Room rates range from 800 baht to 1,500 baht per night. It has a big room capable of accommodating 17 persons priced at 3,500 baht per night. It also has a restaurant. The rates don't apply on long weekends.

For more information and booking, call 053-765-496/7 or visit its web site at http://www.maesalongflowerhills.com.

- Hard Rock Hotel, Pattaya, offers "Moms and Misses" holiday package with rates starting from 9200 baht. Benefits include two nights accommodation, breakfast for two persons, a choice of spa treatment or culinary classes, use of fitness centre, city bike tour with lunch, and 1,000 baht worth of vouchers for use at designated outlets. The offer is valid for residents of Thailand from now until March 31.

For more information, call its sales office in Bangkok at 02-635-5270-5; Pattaya at 038-428-755 to 9, or email: rooms.pattaya@hardrockhotels.net.

- Phu Ka National Park, Nan, offers comfortable accommodation for tourists who want to refresh themselves amidst mountain breeze. Its rooms, good for four to seven persons, are fitted with refrigerator, microwave oven and hot shower. Room rates range between 800-2,500 baht per night.

For more information, call 054-731-362, 01-960-0477 or send an email directly to phuka - np@hotmail.com.

- Ban Klang Aow Resort, Ban Krud, Prachuap Khiri Khan, offers beachside bungalows fitted with air-con, cable TV and fridge. The resort also provides various facilities such as bikes, swimming pool, beach sports, Internet, karaoke bar and massage service.

Room rates start from 1,800 baht per night on weekdays and 2,000 baht per night on weekends. The rates include breakfast for two persons.

For more information and reservation, call its Bangkok office at 02-463-7909-11, 02-463-7913, the resort at 032-695-123 and 032-695-086 or visit its web site at http://www. baanklangaowresort.com.

Note: Rates quoted do not include service charge and VAT, unless noted. Most rates quoted in US$ are settled in baht at the prevailing exchange rate at time of stay. Offers such as room upgrades and late check-out are usually subject to availability.

Bangkok Post
Friday February 02, 2007