Three-nigh package at Samui from Bt,6900.

HUA HIN

Couple of good reasons

Until December 19, the Hyatt Regency Hua Hin's "Couples Retreat" starts at Bt5,200 per night for a minimum two nights' stay. You get breakfast for two, two glasses of sparkling wine, snacks, use of bicycles and other gear and a choice among 60minute massages - maybe some reflexology or a traditional Thai massage. Call (032) 521 234 or visit http://HuaHin.Regency.Hyatt.com.

CHIANG MAI

In with the Inn crowd

Thais and expatriates with work permits should take advantage of the Holiday Inn 1 Plus 1 Escape in ChaAm, Phuket or Chiang Mai. Stay a night for Bt3,600 and the second night is free, as is the buffet breakfast, and you don't have to check out until 2pm. Call (053) 275 300 in Chiang Mai, (076) 340 608 in Phuket or (02) 255 2818 in ChaAm.

BANGKOK

Yoga for the Yule

Spend at least two nights at the Metropolitan Bangkok Hotel on Sathorn Road over Christmas - from December 23 to 27 - for US$250 per night. "Christmas Glam" includes daily breakfast at the restaurants Cy'an or Glow, a daily yoga class at Shambhala and use of the hydro pool, steam room and gym. Call (02) 6253322 or email res.bkk@metropolitan.como.bz.

Did you say chocolate?

Until January 31, say "I Love Chocolate" at the Sofitel Bangkok on Silom Road and you can get a room for Bt4,055, stay three nights for the price of two, enjoy daily breakfast and - here's what you came for - there'll be a festive chocolate feast for the whole family. Find out more at www.Sofitel.com or (02) 238 1991, extension 1419.

KOH SAMUI

Not just any party

There's a party at the architecturally splendid Beach Republic Ocean Club until December 17. The Luxury Party Package put you in a room for Bt6,900 to Bt9,900 for four days and three nights, with American breakfast, roundtrip VIP airport transfers, Sunday brunch and unlimited wine and discounts on food and beverages. Call (077) 458 100, email info@beachrepublic.com or book online at http://AmazingThailand.TourismThailand.org.