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The rate is Bt21,500 for two nights in a Pool Court room, or you can upgrade to a Pool Villa for Bt32,500. The price includes a sumptuous in-room breakfast, a romantic candle-lit dinner with a complimentary bottle of wine plus a 45-minute treatment at the spa. The offer is good from now through April 30. Call (032) 630 771 or e-mail rsvn@villamarocresort.com.

Body beautiful at the Mandara

Pamper yourself with the "Holiday Ritual" package being offered by the Hua Hin Marriott Resort's Mandara Spa. Choose your own treatment and discover the real meaning of relaxation for just Bt3,000 for a two-hour session. Among the body and facial treatments are offer are the Coffee Scrub for skin exfoliation, the Tamarind Body Blast to soothe sensitive skin, the Javanese Lalur to brighten and revive the skin, plus an Aromatic Facial and Thai Herbal Facial. The deal is good until February 28. Call (032) 511 881 extension 1810-1.

Tropical bliss

Good news for couples-to-be or those who are here on holidays and wish to renew their wedding vows. Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa is offering a free Cocktail Reception for any couple who book the Sweet Wedding package before March 31. Whether a small, intimate Christian, authentic Thai or Indian wedding ceremony you have in mind, or a big event with families and friends, the dedicated wedding experts will ensure that everything goes smoothly. For the price and arrangement, call (032) 538 999.

SATUN

At one with nature

The Siam Society is arranging an expedition to visit Tarutao National Marine Park from February 19 to 23. Participants will spend one night on the train and three nights at Koh Adang. The park is home to at least 860 vascular plant species, 30 mammals, 140 birds and 50 butterfly species. The participants will have a chance to study nature, take photographs, swim and snorkel. Accommodation will be dormitory style with simple Thai food. A contribution of Bt18,500 per person is required to cover transportation, accommodation and 11 meals. Additional charge of Bt 2,000 is required for non-members. Call Prasert or Ekkarin at (02) 661 6470-7 or e-mail info@siam-society.org.

VIETNAM

Pedal power

SpiceRoads is now taking visitors to Vietnam along the Red River and through the countryside surrounding the country's city. The Hanoi day tour is suited to all riders. The group will explore alleys, pass by flower and vegetable gardens, village lanes and alongside lotus lakes. The ride meanders around West Lake and stops at one of the most revered Buddhist pagodas in Vietnam. The cycle ride covers a total of 40 kilometres and the tour, which departs every day with a minimum of two people, costs US$75. The rate covers pick up and drop off service at your hotel, bike rental fee, helmet and water bottle. Check out www.SpiceRoads.com.

ASIA PACIFIC

Amazing deals with Accor

Accor and MasterCard Worldwide are rewarding MasterCard cardholders through a joint promotion. Cardholders who book a consecutive three-night stay at any of the 188 participating Accor Hotels in Asia/Pacific from now until January 31 using their MasterCard cards will be rewarded with one free night and only be charged for two nights. Cardholders who extend their stay will receive a 30-per-cent saving on the best unrestricted nightly rate. Cardholders will also be entered into a lucky draw, which will make them eligible for a three night stay at the award winning five- star Pullman Sanya Yalong Bay resort located in Sanya, China. Visit www.AccorAsiaPacificPartners.com/MC.