CHIANG MAI: In love with Lanna

Shangri La Chiang Mai invites Thai citizens and expats residing or working in Thailand to sample the unique Lanna culture with a relaxing stay at the city resort.

Rates start at Bt4,000 per night and include accommodation, buffet breakfast at Kad Kafe, unlimited Wi-Fi plus health club and pool access. A minimum of two night's stay is required and don't forget to flash your ID card upon check in. Call (053) 253 888 or e-mail: reservations.slcm@shangri-la.com.

PAK CHONG

Love at 1,000 feet

Take your love to new heights by taking to the skies. Sister properties, the Kirimaya Golf Resort & Spa and Muthi Maya Forest Pool Villa in Khao Yai, are teaming up to introduce a special Valentine's Day Hot Air Balloon Experience. Choose between a balloon flight adventure package at Bt15,000 per person or a one night stay package for two starting at Bt26,500. The first package comes with a 45-60-minute balloon flight, followed by champagne breakfast with your personal chef and butlers and a balloon certificate while the second package has all of the above plus one night in the room of your choice. The offer is available from now until February 28. Visit www.Kirimaya.com, e-mail: reservation@kirimaya.com or call (044) 426 000, (02) 257 0455-7.

BANGKOK

Strawberry fayre

Ambassador Hotel Bangkok is now offering Strawberry in Love Spa Package at The Spa. Pamper yourself and experience a delicious journey for 90 minutes beginning with body scrub, aromatherapy massage and Milk & Strawberry Body Mask. The package costs Bt 1,499 per person and Bt 2,599 per couple. Guests will also receive strawberry facial mask for Bt 99 per person. Call (02) 254 0444 extension 1254- 5 or e-mail: spabkk@amtel.co.th

HUA HIN

Spa sensations

Seeking total relaxation? Then check out the Villa Maroc Resort' "Moroccan Spa Escape" and you'll enjoy accommodation in a Pool Court, complimentary breakfast, in room mini bar (non-alcoholic drinks), Wi-Fi and a choice of 60-minute spa treatments for two persons. "Moroccan Spa Escape" package is available from until October 31 and starts from Bt8,500 net from Sunday to Thursday. Visit www.VillaMarocResort.com, e-mail: rsvn@villamarocresort.com or call (032) 630 771.

SAMUI

Romantic retreat

Hansar Samui's Ultimate Luxury Package offers couples a tropical romantic retreat from now until April 30. The package includes three nights accommodation for two in Sea view XL (Bt 55,900) or Beach Front (Bt 59,100), welcome signature cocktail with flower and local fruit selection, daily breakfast for two, Thai cooking class, beachfront dining, 90 minutes massage for two, island tour and much more. Call (077) 245 511, e-mail: samney@hansarsamui.com or book online at www.HansarSamui.com.

PHUKET

Tropical treats

Unwind and recharge at Indigo Pearl with a Thai Residents' Getaway package, which includes accommodation is a Luxurious Indigo Room with daily breakfast for two, free activities as per recreation list, 20 per cent discount on selected spa treatments and complimentary Wi-Fi. Rates start at Bt 5,000 per night and the package is available from now until April 7. The offer is valid for Thai nationals and residents - proof of residency/ID required upon check-in. E-mail: reservations@indigo-pearl.com or call (076) 327 006.