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BANGKOK

Ringing in the Year of the Ox

Celebrate Chinese New Year with the Metropolitan Bangkok, which is offering a "Hong Pau" package for two at US$ 155 (Bt5,400) a night. Guests will enter a lucky draw for glamorous prizes including compli¬mentary lunch, massage at Como  Shambhala Urban Escape, gift vouchers and complimentary martini at the Met Bar. Also included in the package are Thai set lunch or dinner, daily breakfast, yoga/stretch class at Shambhala, and use of the hotel's gym, hydro pool, steam rooms and outdoor lap pool.

The package is for a minimum of two nights. A third person with extra bed is charged at $65 a night, including breakfast.

Call (02) 6253322, (02) 6253323 or email res.bkk@metropolitan.como.bz.

Urban dreams

Dream Hotel Bangkok offers "Visit Bangkok" package for Thai residents, with accommodation, breakfast, wel¬come drink plus generous discounts on food and beverage as well as selected treatments at Avatar Spa. The special promotion is priced at Bt6,600 for three nights in a Classic Room, and is valid through the end of March.

Call (02) 2548500 or email reservations@dreambkk.com.

Downtown deluxe

Indulge yourself with a stay at Vie Hotel Bangkok, where a single night starts at Bt4,200 and includes breakfast as well as a 45minute balancing massage for two at the Vie Spa. The Bangkok property is the first Asian venue in the Gallery collection of hotels and enjoys a superb location near Ratchathewi BTS station, with easy access to Bangkok's most pop¬ular shopping and landmarks. The promotion is valid through January 31.

Call (02) 309 3939 or visit www.MGallery.com.

SAMUI

Bliss by the beach

Escape to the beach this Chinese New Year and take advantage of Sala Resorts and Spas special package, where you can chill for three nights but only pay for two. Rates start at Bt8,650+++ and benefits include roundtrip private airport transfers, welcome drink and fruit basket on arrival, daily breakfast for two, 10percent discount on all food and beverage and spa treatments (a la carte menu only), one complimentary Thai set dinner for two at the beachfront restaurant and late checkout.

The promotion is valid for arrivals prior to January 29.

Call (077) 245 888 or email: reservations@salasamui.com.

CHIANG RAI

Off the beaten track

Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort is offering a "Temple Tour" package starting at Bt6,999++ per room per night and covering daily buffet breakfast for two plus a tour of seven unique monasteries in the northern city.

The package is valid until January 31 and requires a minimum stay of two nights. The offer is not applicable to groups and cannot be combined with other packages or promotions.

Call (053) 603 323 or email lemeridien.chiangrai@lemeridien.com.

CHIANG MAI

Amazing Angkhang

Escape to the north for a relaxing break at the Angkhang Nature Resort, which is offering a special package starting at Bt4,999 per room per night.

The rate covers accommodation in a Superior room with mountain views, breakfast, fruits and flower in room, welcome drink and warm towel on arrival, admission fee to Angkhang Royal Agricultural Station and use of mountain bike for two hours.

This package is valid through February 28.

Call (053) 450110 or visit www.Amari.com/Angkhang.