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Published on November 17, 2007

PHUKET

Beachside bliss

Three-night package including spa treatment at Burasari Resort on Patong beach starts at Bt27,200 for Elite room and Bt28,625 for an Elite Thai room. Included are daily international buffet breakfast, 60-minute body scrub and 60-minute aroma massage for two people per stay, airport transfers, refreshment and free wireless Internet connectivity. This stylish yet cosy resort is the heart of bustling Patong beach.

The promotion is available until December 20 and from January 16 to March 31. Call (076) 292 929 or e-mail reservation@burasari.com. For more information, visit Burasari.com.

KOH SAMUI

Traditional treats

Enjoy the full moon and celebrate Loy Krathong Festival at Anantara, Koh Samui. The dinner set with pre-dinner cocktail party is Bt1,500 per person. Also included are Noppamas Beauty Contest, Thai dancing and the highlight of the night - flying of traditional hot-air balloons, also known as loy khom.

Call (077) 428 300.

KOH SAMET, RAYONG

Private paradise

Celebrate Loy Krathong next Saturday in a private ceremony at Paradee Resort and Spa and enjoy a Thai gourmet dinner under the full moon. The menu includes miang (Alaskan King crab meat in herbal leaves), spicy steamed seafood and fried shrimp patties and chicken wrapped in Pandanus leaves. The main course features snow fish sauteed in red curry paste, grilled spiny lobster imported from USA with chilli sauce, roast duck curry and fried mixed vegetables with chicken. The price is Bt2,700 per person.

This stylish resort is tucked away on island's western coast Call (02) 438 9771-2, or e-mail  rsv@samedresorts.com. Visit Samedresorts.com.

HUA HIN

Salute to Sukhothai

Loy Krathong dinner at Talay Thai Restaurant in Hyatt Regency Hua Hin costs Bt1,599 for adult and Bt699 for child under 12 years. Enjoy seafood buffet dinner, Thai traditional dancing and performances dating back to the Sukhothai period.

For reservations, call (02) 254 6200 or (032) 521 234 or e-mail reservations.hrhuahin@hyattintl.com.

Romantic escape

Anantara Resort Hua Hin serves exotic Thai cuisine from four regions on the full moon evening of Loy Krathong festival. The festive dining costs B1,990 per person, and includes cultural shows and beautiful krathong to complete the festive and colourful night. This luxury resort is nestled on Hua Hin beach, making it an ideal romantic and family destination.

Call (032) 520 250. Visit Anantara.com.