Getaways - Off to the Formula One in Singapore

F1 will be racing for first time in Singapore

HUA HIN

Absolutely Aleenta

The fivenight "Summer Spa Paradise" package at the Aleenta seaside resort in Pranburi costs Bt24,750 per person and includes daily gourmet breakfasts, afternoon canapes, a candlelit dinner with wine, a 30minute tensionbeating massage on arrival and a 90minute spa treatment during your stay.

The offer's good until October 31. Call (02) 514 8112 or (662) 539 4373 or email reservation@aleenta.com.

BANGKOK

Conrad takes good care

Stay at the Conrad Bangkok and get a complementary traditional Thai massage. The "Express Thai Massage" package starts at Bt7,000 per night and features a night's accommodation in a classic room, 30 minutes of massage and a card for shopping at Siam Paragon and the Emporium.

Call (02) 690 9999 or email reservations@conradbangkok.com.

SINGAPORE

Off to the races

Fly Singapore Airlines and experience the inaugural Formula 1 race from September 26 to 28. Starting at Bt18,999, the deal includes a return economy ticket, a seat at the race, accommodation and transfers.

Call the airline's Bangkok office at (02) 231 61589.

KUALA LUMPUR

Meet some tennis legends

You can see Roger Federer, Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe and maybe even Rafael Nadal at the Showdown of Champions 2008 in Kuala Lumpur on November 18. The Mandarin Oriental is offering a "Matchpoint" package - a night's accommodation and a ticket to see the action, plus breakfast, a massage and a chance to meet the champs - for 2,928 ringgits (Bt29,700) for a Club Room and 4,608 ringgits for a Park Suite.

Call (+6 03) 2179 8818 or email mokulreservations@mohg.com.

PHUKET

A deal for residents

Until October 31, the Courtyard by Marriott Phuket welcomes residents of Thailand for Bt2,500 per night, and that includes breakfast for two. This luxury property is on Surin Beach.

Call (02) 6567700 or (067) 630 3300, email bookmarriott@marriotthotels.com or visit www.Courtyard.com/hktsb.

CHIANG MAI, CHINA, BEYOND

Choose your destination

Until September 15, Bangkok Airways has oneway tickets to Chiang Mai and Sukhothai starting at Bt1,000, to Trat and Phuket for Bt1,250 and to Samui for Bt2,800.

Or fly with the airline to Phnom Penh, Rangoon and Pakse for Bt4,500, Ho Chi Minh City and Shenzhen for Bt5,000, Luang Prabang and Guilin for Bt6,500, Siem Reap for Bt7,500 or Xian for Bt10,000.

Visit www.BangkokAir.com.