Thailand Summer Specials
Time for Thailand
by Peter Graham
by Peter Graham
When it comes to exciting holidays, few countries can touch Thailand. The country's natural beauty coupled with the charm and grace of its’ people have it the world's most talked-about tourism centres. With summer setting in, some of the top resorts are launching amazing packages, making a Thai beach holiday more affordable than ever.
If you fancy a jet-set cosmopolitan resort with luxurious hotels, nightclubs and bars, we have it for you. Equally exciting, you may wish to opt for a remote island retreat where the only footsteps in the sand will be yours. Thailand has it all - and HotelTravel.com can offer you the best prices on some of the most sought-after resorts. We take a look at some of the great offers:
Tropical island splendour with a touch of class
Phuket has not only established itself as Asia's most thrilling holiday playground, it has become an international destination, with some of the most amazing resorts in the world. This is where the movers and shakers are snapping up multi-million dollar holiday villas and Hollywood celebrities hide out in exclusive resorts. Jungceylon, a massive complex offering designer shopping, cinemas and a five-star hotel has recently opened in the centre of Patong Beach, the island's most popular resort.
But, like Thailand, this island offers something for everyone. You can rub shoulders with the rich and famous at two of the island's most exclusive resorts, Amanpuri and Trisara, but you don't have to pay a fortune to experience the breathtaking beauty of Phuket. HotelTravel can offer you resorts for under 40 US dollars per night and free nights at some of the most desirable resorts.
Phuket hotels offering special low rates this summer include the superb Andaman White Beach Resort, which has a private beach and rooms with private beachfront pools, the upmarket Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa and the affordable, family-friendly Baan Karon Resort. And you can get free nights at the famed Banyan Tree, named the world’s best spa resort, the Chedi, with its’ glamorous beachfront location or the lover’s favourite, Mom Tri’s Villa Royale.
Free night offers are also available at two great value hotels, Baramee Resortel and Nipa Resort,a as well as three great family resorts - Karon Sea Sands Resort and Kata Lucky Villa. You can even score a free night or two at Patong Beach’s newest beachfront boutique resort, La Flora Resort and Spa.
Health spas, beaches and laid-back charm
Only a few years’ back. Koh Samui was a simple island, with dusty roads, rustic bungalows and few visitors. That has all changed these days, but its’ roots remain intact and it retains the charm of a quiet backwater. That’s not to say it doesn’t cater for sophisticated travellers – Samui is as cosmopolitan and upmarket as you want it to be. It has a fabulous range of restaurants and great nightspots.
The island has also established a niche as a health spa destination, with some of Asia’s finest spas to give you a new lease on life. Many of the top hotels have excellent spas, the latest being the Four Seasons Resort, which is the latest international hospitality group to to open a hotel on the island.
This summer you can get free nights at a number of great resorts on the island, In the popular Chaweng Beach you can choose from Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort & Spa, Chaba Cabana Beach Resort and Iyara Beach Hotel & Plaza. If you’re looking for somewhere a little quieter, there are some superb beaches around the islands. You can earn extra nights at Ban Laem Sai Beach Resort & Spa, Banburee Resort & Spa and Rummana Boutique Resort.
Family friendly and dignified – the Royal choice
Thailand’s Royal Family choose Hua Hin for their holiday retreats, so it’s not surprising that it has become the favourite weekend haunt of Bangkok’s wealthy families. This is where your most strenuous daily activity could be riding a horse along the beach or playing a round of golf. At night, eat fresh seafood at an open market or opt for fine dining in one of the many five-star resorts.
Before you book, check out the special rates at two of the top resorts, the Anantara Resort Hua Hin and the charming old-world Sofitel Centara Grand Resort & Villas. And you can earn free nights at Baan Duangkaew Resort, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, Tanao Sri Resort, Kaban Tamor Resort and the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa in nearby Cha’am. You will find that it doesn’t cost a packet to sleep near to the country's most famous and beloved family.
Away from the madding crowds
Thailand may be the most popular holiday destination in south-east Asia, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a quiet corner to relax. If you like to holiday without shopping malls, hooting taxis and designer boutiques and where you can stroll along a beach with only the sound of the sea for company, look no further. Thailand has some quieter resorts that can offer you a real Robinson Crusoe experience, where you will get the chance to meet the local people and experience their hospitality in a relaxed environment.
Besides the less developed islands like the Phi Phi Islands, Koh Lanta and Koh Chang, one of the best spots for a quiet break is Khao Lak. This resort is strung along the coast of the mainland only about 90 minutes drive from Phuket Airport. But it is very different to glamorous, exciting Phuket. Here you get to experience the thrill of living between pristine beaches and dense tropical jungle. This is where you can go river rafting, cliff climbing or ride an elephant…or just do nothing at all.
Le Meridien Khaolak Beach & Spa Resort, a stunning beachfront hotel with park-like gardens, is offering special rates this summer. If you would like to score free nights, you can try the Best Western Palm Galleria Resort, Khaolak Bhandari Resort and South Sea Pakarang Resort & Spa.
* Check out all our special free night offers for these and other destinations.
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