Hot deals for holiday packages

High 'n Cool at Veranda Resort and Spa

CHIANG RAI

The beautiful North

There's three nights for the price of two at the Mantrini. At Bt4,650 per night, this boutique resort offers accommodation in a Superior Garden View room, daily breakfast for two, one-hour Internet access plus airport and night market transfers. The package is available until September 30.

Call (053) 601 55509 or email info@mantrini.com.

CHIANG MAI

Small is gorgeous

Two-night accommodation at the intimate Puripunn resort starts at Bt12,720 for a Deluxe room and Bt15,920 for a Puripunn Deluxe. Included are airport transfers, breakfasts for two, traditional "Khantoke" dinner with a bottle of red wine, refreshment and a selection of tropical fruit. There's also WiFi Internet access and discounts on dining and spa treatment. This small, pretty resort is about 25 minutes from the airport. The promotion is good until October 31.

Call (053) 302 898 or email info@puripunn.com.

High on life

Veranda's "High and Cool" package costs Bt12,800 for a Valley Deluxe room and Bt19,800 for a Jacuzzi Pavilion or Rice Terrace Pavilion. This covers two nights, breakfasts for two, afternoon tea, WiFi Internet, refreshments plus airport and Night Bazaar transfers. This small and stylish resort is set in a mountain valley in Hang Dong - six kilometres from Chiang Mai Town.

Call (053) 365 007, (02) 513 3003 or email rsvnchiangmai@verandaresortandspa.com.

Put down roots

A threenight "Horizon Wellness" package at Horizon Village is yours for Bt7,900. That gets you accommodation in a Deluxe room, refreshment, daily breakfasts for two, one dinner set, a 90minute spa treatment and use of bicycle and entry fee to the Botanical Garden. This contemporary Lanna-design resort is on the Chiang Mai-Doi Saket highway - the Botanical Garden is just a short bicycle ride away.

Call (053) 868 8913 or email info@horizonvillage.net.

Under the mountain

A three-night package at Baan Montra costs Bt6,990 until October 31. Included are accommodation in a Garden cottage, breakfasts for two and airport transfers. Nestled in the foothills of Doi Suthep, Baan Montra resort offers a homely huddle of Lanna-style cottages.

Call (053) 432 972 or visit www.BaanDevaMontra.com.

Keys to the city

Baan Namping offers its "Amazing Chiang Mai" package for Bt5,900. The deal covers two nights of accommodation in a standard room, with daily breakfast, airport transfers, refreshment, allday coffee and tea and private van or car service with driver for one day (fuel costs not included). The package is valid until September 30. This riverside resort is located on Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road, Saraphi district, close to the Ping river.

Call (053) 422 060 or (086) 654 6663 or email nahathai@baannamping.com.