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Published on January 19, 2008

BANGKOK

Par for the course

Centara Hotels & Resorts is offering golfing holidays at its properties in Bangkok, Hua Hin, Krabi, Samui, Phuket, Hat Yai and Chiang Mai.

The price depends on the resort and varies from Bt3,100 to Bt16,400 depending on the time and the venue. Included are single-night accommodation, breakfast, airport and golf course transfers, refreshment and green fee.

The deals are valid from now through October 31. Call (02) 101 1234 extension 1, or e-mail rsvncgh@chr.co.th. Visit Centarahotelsresorts.com/golf.asp.

Bargain breaks

Royal Princess, Larn Luang offers a special deal for the business travellers. The price starts at Bt2,600 per night for single occupancy and Bt2,800 for a double. Benefits include Internet connectivity, newspaper, breakfast, fruit selection, refreshment and late check out until 3pm. The hotel is on Larn Luang Road, a five-minute walk to the Khao San area.

Call (02) 281 3088 extension 161

or 163.

Conference calls

Evergreen Laurel Hotel is offering a Meeting package for business travellers. The package includes single-night accommodation in Superior room and conference room with meeting tools. The price is US$135 (Bt4,480)  per person for a minimum of 15 room per group. Also covered are welcome drink and fruit basket, daily newspaper and American breakfast buffet, weekly magazine, two coffee breaks and one lunch, plus late checkout until 3pm.

Call (02) 266 9988 or 266 7266 extension 2222

or 2304.

PATTAYA

Tropical dreams

Enjoy two nights for the price of one at Platinum Hotel. This new boutique resort in South Pattaya, has 78 rooms with a modern and stylish design that will delight urbanites and holidaymakers alike. The promotion is for Thailand residents only.

Call (038) 711 345, or e-mail reservations@novaplatinum.amari.com. Visit Amari.com/novaplatinum.

PHUKET

Cyber specials

Marina Phuket Resort on Karon Bay, offers 10-per-cent discount for on-line booking. The price starts at $160 per night for Garden View room, and includes airport transfer, daily American breakfast, set Thai dinner for two and free internet access. This luxury resort, with cluster of Thai villas, is perched on a headland at southern end of Karon beach.

The special rate is available from now until April 15. Call (076) 330 625, (076) 330 493 to 7 e-mail: info@marinaphuket.com.

In the mood for more

Burasari in the heart of Patong Beach is celebrating its new Mood Collection rooms with a special Mood For More Package - stay three nights and pay for two. The package price is Bt45,400 for a three night stay and is valid through March 31. Included are airport transfer, bottle of wine, fully-stocked mini bar once daily with variety of snacks, daily international buffet breakfast, daily newspaper, choice of Exotic Teas, turndown service, plus treats each evening and

10-per-cent discount at Floyd's Brasserie.

Call (076) 292 929, email rsvn@burasari.com or visit Burasari.com.

KRABI

Spa sensations

Visit Koh Yao off Krabi's coastline and chill out in style at Pimalai Resort & Spa. Five days and four nights cost Bt59,500 in single Deluxe room and Bt34,100 for the twin. Included are airport transfers, spa treatment (90 minutes) per person, three-course dinner at Seven Seas restaurant, private speedboat for island outing and snorkelling with picnic lunch boxes plus a bottle of sparkling wine in room. This award-winning resort is tucked away on the southern end of Koh Lanta Yai.

The package is good until April 30. Call (075) 607 988, or e-mail reservation@pimalai.com.

NAKHON RATCHASIMA

Hills of plenty

Village Farm offers rooms starting from Bt2,200 per night at the Old Barn to Bt9,000 per night at Reef Rocks House. The price covers refreshment, breakfast for two and five-course dinner with bottle of wine, Internet connectivity and wine tasting (on Saturday). This resort in located in the local vineyard, maker of Chateau Des Brumes, in Wang Nam Keow.

Call (044) 228 407 to 8, or e-mail reservation@villagefarm.co.th.