Best of Hua Hin

Hua Hin

Stress-free at the spa

The Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa offers lovers a fabulous pampering package for just Bt8,500 per couple per night from now until October 31. The price, which is subject to a minimum two nights' stay, includes breakfast, a massage for two at the Aspadeva Spa, a choice of one-hour Thai herbal treatment for two, and guaranteed late-check out to 4pm. The resort is located on Petchkasem Road in Cha-Am, less than three hours drive from Bangkok.

Call (032) 708 235, e-mail spa.huahin@sheraton.com or visit www.Sheraton.com/HuaHin.

It's everybody's birthday!

Celebrate AKA Resort Hua Hin's third anniversary with an exclusive offer of Bt3,333 per night from now until August 31. The price includes accommodation for two in a deluxe pool villa along with welcome drink, fruit platter and free transportation to Hua Hin market. People born in July or August also receives sparkling wine worth Bt1,500 on presentation of ID card. The resort is located in lush countryside, 20 minutes from the sea.

Call (02) 260 3670, (032) 618 900 or e-mail reservation@akaresorts.com.

Fun for all the family

Until October 31, take a break at Hyatt Regency Hua Hin and enjoy the resort's super value Family Summer Escape Package, which starts from Bt3,900 per room per night. The offer includes daily buffet breakfast for two, welcome drink, free dinner for children under 12, a second free spa treatment when one is booked at the Barai, 20 per cent discount on green fees at selected Hua Hin golf courses including transfers, full-day use of Camp Hyatt for children aged four to 12 and a variety of other recreational activities.

Call (02) 254 6200, (032) 521 234 or e-mail reservations.hrhuahin@hyatt.com.

KOH CHANG

Seasons in the sun

Escape to the Amari Emerald Cove Resort and take advantage of its Summer Hideaway package. The rates are Bt3,299 for single and Bt3,599 for double superior room; and Bt4,699 for single and Bt4,999 for double deluxe. Prices include breakfast, 10 per cent discount at Sivara Spa, plus one hour of kayaking or diving, and pick up from Ao Sapparod Ferry Pier plus free upgrade to Deluxe room for a minimum of 3 nights' stay. The package is available until September 30.

Call (039) 552 000, e-mail reservations@emeraldcove.amari.com or visit www.Amari.com/EmeraldCove

PATTAYA

Beachside bliss

Until October 31, the Dusit Thani Pattaya's Key to Paradise package offers luxurious accommodation starting at Bt4,000 per night, for a minimum stay of two nights. The package includes daily buffet breakfast, free drink at the Lobby Lounge, and a 15 per cent special rate on a la carte spa treatments at Devarana Spa. The beachfront hotel is within easy  walking distance of Pattaya's entertainment venues, restaurants, and shopping centres.

Call (038) 425 611 or visit www.Dusit.com