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INDIA

Rajput riches

The Siam Society is organising a study trip to Rajasthan from January 8 to 22. The price is Bt124,000 per person, of which Bt30,000 (nonrefundable) is required for booking. For single room occupancy, an additional Bt40,000 is required. The price includes transportation, accommodation, based on two sharing a room, meals and entrance fees to museums. Rajasthan, a state in India's northwest, is rich in Rajput culture and heritage, with sites that include the Amber Fort and Jal Mahal plus the vast Dessert of Thar. For booking and itinerary, call (02) 661 64707 or email ekkarin@siamsociety.org.

BANGKOK

Spicy 'Dream'

Get hot and spicy this month and next at Dream Hotel Bangkok. Until the end of October, the boutique hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 15 is bringing your curry from all over the Asian region to the table. Sample everything from spicy Thai green curry to a sweet but subtle Indonesian stew with a glass of 2007 Milton Park Shiraz for Bt380 at Flava Restaurant & Bar and Flava Lite Pool Bar.

Dream Hotel Bangkok is half way between Nana and Asoke BTS stations. Call (02) 254 8500.

Bargain break

Enjoy a break in the metropolis with the Ambassador Hotel Bangkok's "Red Hot September" package. A single night starts at US$47++ for either single or double occupancy. Included is free use of in-room Internet access plus a discount (50 per cent) on the second night. Stay three consecutive nights, and enjoy a free airport transfer. The hotel is on Sukhumvit Soi 11, a stone's throw away from Nana BTS station. The promotion is available for online booking via hotel's website but only if you quote "Red Hot September" when making your reservations. Visit www.Amtel.co.th.

EUROPE

A great way to fly

Turkish Airlines celebrates its 20th anniversary in Bangkok with special airfares to Europe. Return tickets on Economy Class from/to Bangkok and European cities (via Istanbul) are going for Bt19,135 with additional charges tax, insurance and other surcharge. The promotion is valid until October 31. Turkish Airlines operates flights to more than 30 European destinations including Oslo, London, Budapest, Rome, Milan, Paris, Amsterdam and Plague. Visit www.THY.com or call (02) 231 03007.

HUA HIN

Blissed out by the beach

Take a spiritual break at Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa, and enjoy the new "Ritual of the Javanese Lulur" package. This two-hour spa retreat uses an original Javanese and Balinese body treatment to scrub away the stress and costs Bt2,500.

The promotion is good throughout September. Call (032) 511 881 extension 1810 or 1811.

Fun for all the family

Take the kids to the Hyatt Regency Hua Hin resort and take advantage of the "Family Escape" package, which starts at Bt4,500 per room per night for a minimum of two nights. You'll enjoy accommodation in a luxurious Hyatt Guestroom, breakfast and set dinner at Talay Thai restaurant, access to kid recreation centre and late checkout (if available) until 2pm. There are also plenty of recreational activities from which to choose such as Thai boxing, yoga, Tai Chi and beach volleyball.

The offer is good until October 31. Call (02) 254 6200 or (032) 521 234.