EUROPE: Air miles for your love

If chocolates and red roses have lost their magic, perhaps you should woo your sweetheart with a trip to Europe this Valentine's Day.

Air France offers a Valentines special rate to many cities in Europe - Brussels (Bt27,640), Amsterdam (Bt34,810), Barcelona (Bt30,960), London (Bt34,480) and Rome (Bt31,225). The all-inclusive price is for return tickets in Economy Class from/to Bangkok and the destination of your choice. Tickets are available for purchase from now until January 31, and good for travel from February 1 to March 30. Visit www.AirFrance.co.th or call (02) 610 0808.

PATTAYA

Loving spoonfuls

Valentine's is just around the corner so start making plans for that romantic dinner now. Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa offers a Valentine Dining package for lovers on February 14 with a choice of Western or Thai cuisine paired with sparkling wine for Bt5,999. For more information and reservations, call (038) 412 120 or e-mail pattayamarriott@minornet.com.

Moonlight and wine

Holiday Inn Pattaya is also offering to arrange your romantic dinner on the day of love. Set up around the outdoor infinity pool, the dinner is orchestrated by the chef serving a five-course set. Each dinner course will be served with fine wine selected to complement the meal. You'll enjoy dinner with the view of Pattaya Bay lights. The price is Bt4,999 for two. Book your table at (038) 725 555 extension 3202 or visit www.Dining-Experience.com/pattaya.

CHIANG MAI

Younger in Lanna

Fly to Chiang Mai and enjoy the last of the wintry breeze. Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai offers Rejuvenate package to Thai and expatriates working in Thailand. A single costs Bt3,500 per person and includes buffet breakfast for two people and Wi-Fi Internet connectivity. Billed as "city resort", this luxury hotel is located on Chang Klan Road. The offer is good from now until March 31. Call (053) 253 888, or e-mail reservations.slcm@shangri-la.com. Visit www.Shangri-la.com/en/property/chiangmai/shangrila.

RIO DE JANEIRO

Copacabana for the Carnival

Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Copacabana, in Brazil, is offers a promotion during Rio Carnival - the world's most famous festival. A four-night Carnival package in sea-view Luxury room starts at R$9,880 (Bt177,600) The Rio Carnival kicks off on February 18, and you can check in either on February 17 or 18. Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Copacabana is on Copacabana Beach, where Brazilian beachbums horse around for beach volleyball and surfing. For reservations call (55-21) 2525 1235 or e-mail reservas.sofitelrio@sofitel.com.

KOH SAMUI

Romantic retreats

Centara, Thailand's home-growth hospitality group, offers special room rates at its three properties in Koh Samui - one of the country's finest beach destinations. A single night in Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui costs Bt5,250 per person, while Bhundhari Spa Resort & Villas Samui is Bt4,200 per night. Centara Pariya Resort & Villas offers a one-night stay on idyllic Koh Pha Ngan at Bt4,000 per night. Call (02) 101 1234 extension 1 or e-mail reservations@chr.co.th. Visit www.CentaraHotelsResorts.com.