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HUA HIN

All that jazz

Chill out at the Hua Hin Jazz Festival from June 12 to 14 and take advantage of the special package being offered by Hyatt Regency Hua Hin. Rates start at Bt5,200 per night and include international buffet breakfast for two adults and one child below six years-old, welcome drink on arrival and participation in a variety of recreational activities such as yoga, carp feeding, beach volleyball and water aerobics. There's a shuttle service between the hotel and city centre priced at Bt50 per person per trip and the offer is valid over the festival weekend. Call (02) 254 6200 or (032) 52 1234 or email: reservations.hrhuahin@hyatt.com.

Sax sensations

With its prime beachside location in the centre of the city, Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa is so close to the stage area of the Hua Hin Jazz Festival that you can hear the music from top performers from all around the world at the resort's bars and restaurants or you can choose to savour it down by the pool. Book a Garden View room between June 12 and June 14 and pay just Bt 5,500. This special rate includes a delicious American buffet breakfast for two people. Call (02) 477 0755 or email reservemarriott@minornet.com.

BANGKOK

Free for a meeting

Arnoma Hotel Bangkok offers luxury accommodation and meeting facilities right in the heart of Bangkok with its new "Executive Meeting Package". For Bt3,000 net per person, you get use of the meeting room from 8.30am to 5pm, morning and afternoon coffee breaks with snacks, international buffet lunch at The Buttercup Coffee Shop, accommodation in single Superior Room and daily American buffet breakfast. The deal is valid through September 30. Call (02) 655 5555 extensions 7551/7554 or email bqsales@arnoma.com.

Some like it hot

Spa Cenvaree at Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok introduces its Cenvaree Cool Summer spa treat¬ment at Bt 2,500. This special treatment uses hot wasabi, Japanese horseradish, which helps prevent blood clots and works as an antioxidant while also deep cleansing the skin. The treatment starts with a Mint Foot Bath, and follows up with a Wasabi Body Scrub to remove dead skin and a Wasabi Body Wrap to detoxify the skin and deliver a natural glow. The last step is the Tranquility Massage. A rebalancing herbal tea at the very end complements the treatment. The spa treatment is available until the end of July. Call (02) 541 1234 extension 4292.

KRABI

Tropical treat

Indulge in a unique experience at Amari Vogue Resort, which fronts on to the white sands of serene Tubkaek Beach, and enjoy a fantastic offer of "Buy 2 Get 1 Free", where you book for two consecutive nights and enjoy the third night free of charge. Rates range from Bt 4,725 to Bt 13,665 depending on room type. The package includes daily American breakfast buffet and is valid from now until October 31. Call (075) 607 777 or book online at www.Amari.com/Vogue.

AIRLINE PROMOTIONS

Flying high

Qantas and British Airways travellers, who purchase promotional return Economy Class air tickets before June 30 can take advantage of fares from Bangkok to Australia (Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide) starting at only Bt15,590 while London airfares start at Bt 23,650. For the Australian promotion, a traveller is eligible for one free stopover. An additional stopover is also permitted at a charge of Bt2,000. All airfares exclude airport taxes, service fees, insurance, fuel and other surcharges. Tickets are for a maximum of 12 months stay. Call (02) 627 1701 or visit www.Qantas.com or www.BA.com.