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INTERESTING PACKAGES The Oriental, Bangkok, is offering a romantic getaway package until December 23. It includes a minimum two nights accommodation for two in Deluxe Garden Wing Room, buffet breakfast at the newly-renovated Riverside Terrace, round-trip limousine airport transfer in a BMW 7 Series, dinner at the Le Normandie, arrival gift, a bottle of wine, fruits and flowers, and late check out until 4pm.

 

The package is priced at US$499 (around 20,500 baht) per room per night.

 

For reservations and further information, call 02-659-9000 and ask for sales department or visit www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok.

 

Thai Elephant Conservation Centre, Lampang, is offering a homestay package for aspiring mahouts. Priced at 4,000 baht per person, it includes two nights accommodation at the centre, elephant training courses, and meals.

 

For more information, call 054-247-875.

 

Anantara Resort & Spa, Ko Samui, Surat Thani, has devised the ``Ultimate Spa Detox Package'' priced at 2,700 baht.

 

It includes 60-minute treatment starting with sea salt scrub to smooth the skin, floral foot bath, mud therapy, shower, body lotion, and refreshment.

 

For more information, call 077-428-300-9.

 

Ban Tammila, Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai, is a small guest house overlooking the Mekong River. Offering relaxing atmosphere, it is a nice stop for backpackers heading for Luang Prabang, Laos. Its owner is a veteran biker familiar with cycling trails and routes in the area.

 

Room rates range between 300-400 baht.

 

For more information, call 053-791-234.

 

Sheraton Pattaya Resort, Chon Buri, is offering the ``Getaway Package'' until December 23. The price starts from 7,000 baht per room per night and is inclusive of accommodation in Garden View Room, breakfast for two, and round-trip transfer between Bangkok and Pattaya in a BMW 5 Series.

 

Minimum three nights stay and advance booking is required.

 

For more information, call 038-259-888; fax: 038-259-899, or e-mail info. pattaya@sheraton.com.

 

Ban Huay U Long, Thong Pha Phum, Kanchanaburi, combines trekking and caving in a package priced at 3,900 baht person, including two nights accommodation, five meals and an excursion to Lam Klong Ngu, a subterranean river cave famous for its remarkable limestone pillars.

 

For more information, visit www.banhuayulong.com, or call its Kanchanaburi office at 034-531-050-1 , 034-599-395 or Bangkok office at 02-865-6173, 01-821-2621.

 

Khao Kho Talaypu, Phetchabun, offers country-style accommodation. Rooms are priced from 700-3,000 baht per night depending on size and facilities. The hotel is famous for herbal spa treatment.

 

For booking, call 056-750-061/2 , 01-338-0323 or email talaypu@khaokho naturalfarm.com.

 

Amari Trang is offering rooms priced at 2,500 and 2,750 baht, including American breakfast, for bookings of more than 10 rooms. The offer is not available during December 23-January 4, 2006.

 

For more information, contact 02-255-4588, ext 4171-75. For reservations call 02-255-3960.

 

 

 

Central Karon Village, Phuket, is offering ``PADI Open Water Course'' priced at 17,900 baht until April.

 

The four-day diving course includes training, two-day trip to islands around Phuket with lunch, hotel accommodation inclusive of buffet breakfast, and round- trip airport transfer.

 

For more information and reservations, contact 02-937-2222 ext 4444-46, or book online via www.centralhotelsresorts.com.

 

Krisdadoi Chiang Mai Aprime Resort has launched the ``Paradise on Hill Package'' with a starting price of 2,300 baht per night. The three days/two nights package includes accommodation in Baan Op Fah, American breakfast, lunch or dinner set, round-trip airport transfer, and round-trip transport to Chiang Mai Night Safari Park or the Night Bazaar.

 

The offer is valid until December 23.

 

For more information and reservations, call 053-365-231-4, 02-650-9250 or visit www.krisdadoi.com.

 

Ban Rai Buodaeng , Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, is a quiet resort surrounded by lush vegetation. Room rates range from 1,200-3,000 per night and include breakfast.

 

For more information, call 044-313-617.

 

 

 

Tohsang Ubon Ratchathani is a newly-refurbished property that is offering rooms with a starting price of 1,100 baht per night for accommodation in superior room...all the way up to suites priced 2,700 baht per night, inclusive of breakfast.

 

For more information and booking, call 045-245-531.

 

Rates quoted do not include service charge and VAT. Most of the rates quoted in US$ are settled in baht at the prevailing exchange rate. Special deals are usually available.

 

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