Songkran escape and more

CHIANG MAI

Songkran escape 

Thailand residents can escape the summer heat this Songkran with a visit to the Shangrila Chiang Mai which has Deluxe Rooms at Bt3,599 net per night or two nights at Bt3,999 each with the third night free. The rates cover single or double occupancy and buffet breakfast at Kad Kafe. Pay an extra Bt700 net and you get an upgrade to a Premier Room. The deal is valid between April 10 and 18. Proof of residency is required at checkin. Email reservations.slcm@shangrila.com or visit www.ShangriLa.com/chiangmai.

PHUKET

Thailand Open experience

The Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket is giving golf fans the chance to experience the Thailand Open in luxury. Rates start at Bt7,600+++ per room per night and include daily buffet breakfast at Birds of Paradise restaurant, tickets for each day of the Singha Thailand Open (March 58) at Laguna Golf Club and transport to and from the airport and the golf club. A minimum booking of three nights is required and the promotion is valid from February 27 to March 11. Email reservation.phuket@luxurycollection.com, call (076) 324 1017 and mention promotion code THOPEN, or visit www.LagunaPhuket.com.

PATTAYA

Touch the breeze

The Siam Bayshore Resort & Spa and Siam Bayview Hotel in Pattaya have launched their Touch The Breeze Package 2009 - a single or twin room with breakfast, welcome drink and fruit basket, plus one extra bed for a child under 12. It costs Bt2,999 net per night at Siam Bayview Hotel and Bt3,333 at the Siam Bayshore and is valid from April 1 to October 31.

Call (02) 247 0123, ext 11021105, and (02) 247 0174, or email reservations@siamhotels.com.

BANGKOK

The art of spa cuisine

Offering to show guests the path to a healthier lifestyle is the Mandara Academy of Spa Cuisine Package at Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa. The package includes one night's accommodation in a Deluxe or Deluxe River View room and a daily American buffet breakfast for two. One person will also be treated to a 60minute Bali Floral Oil mas¬sage at Mandara Spa plus a cooking lesson at the Mandara Academy of Spa Cuisine. A spa cuisine lunch is served afterwards. Deluxe rates start at Bt7,100++ per night and Bt7,900++ for Deluxe River View single or double room, valid from now to October 31.

Call (02) 477 0755 or email reservemarriott@minornet.com.

Summer at Four Seasons

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok has launched a "Summer in the City" deal enticing visitors to linger just a little longer. The promotion costs Bt9,000 per night (based on double occupancy). Included are daily buffet breakfast, complimenta¬ry third night with any two consecutive nights booked, chilled Martini and a choice of Tapas at Aqua outdoor lounge.

The package is available from April 1 to September 30. Call  (02) 250 1000 or visit www.FourSeasons.com/bangkok.

CHAAM

Safe anchorage

The Springfield@Sea Resort Spa offers a peaceful harbour of hospitality with its At Sea package for Bt7,500. Those spending two nights at the resort from Sunday to Thursday gets a free set of din¬ner for two, welcome drinks, fruit basket in room, buffet breakfast, 20percent discount on spa treatments and a 50percent discount on an extra night.

Those wishing to stay on a weekend pay an extra Bt1,000. It's valid until March 31. Call (02) 231 2244, ext 1089.