Living the high life

TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2016
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Sip rare wines, chill at a mountain retreat, bliss out at the beach or explore the city

Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas takes luxury up a notch with the fabulous Taste of the Suite Life package. Guests will enjoy a three-night stay in the two-bedroom Royal Villa along with a dinner featuring one of the rarest bottles of wine in the world – a 1990 Domaine Romanee Conti. At auction the rare Burgundy can sell for upwards of US$20,000 (Bt700,000). The package, which is available through December 25, also includes a series of pampering and fine dining programmes. For booking, call +66 76 336 100 or email [email protected].
 
In the highlands of Southern Vietnam, Swiss-Belresort Tuyen Lam Da Lat is now offering a mountain retreat at an affordable price. The two-night Summer Escape costs just VND2,890,000 ($130) for two sharing in Deluxe Mountain View room. Included are daily breakfast for two, a set lunch or dinner for two, 30 minutes in the steam room and a shuttle bus to Da Lat Town. Surrounded by hills and lakes, Swiss-Belresort Tuyen Lam Da Lat is blessed by an exceptional landscape and rural environment. The package is good until October 31. Call +84-63 379 9799 or visit www.Swiss-Belhotel.com.
 
The blissful beach retreat Manathai invites local residents and the country’s expats to relax at one of its three properties. A two-night package at Manathai Khao Lak costs Bt4,800, at Manathai Surin Phuket, Bt3,500 and at Manathai Koh Samui, Bt4,500. The price is for two sharing and includes daily breakfast. Manathai Khao Lak adds daily lunch and dinner for two, while Manathai Surin Phuket offers free airport transfers and a 50-per-cent discount on food and beverage. Manathai Koh Samui gives you the choice of a complimentary lunch or dinner. The promotion is good until October 31. With all three packages, one child aged 15 or under can stay for free. Visit www.Manathai.com.
 
Amari Phuket is bidding summer a goodbye with a special room rate for a one-bedroom suite. A single night for two sharing costs Bt7,200 and includes breakfast at The Clubhouse and Bt1,000 of credit towards dining at your hotel restaurant of choice. Amari Phuket is the last resort south of Patong Beach. The promotion is available until June 10. Call (076) 340 106 to 14 extensions 8033 or 8034 or email [email protected]. Visit www.Amari.com/phuket.
 
Enjoy a value break with U Pattaya’s Summer Save promotion, which offers 30-per-cent savings on all room types with rates starting at Bt3,707 per night! This luxury resort, which is built to mimic a traditional fisherman's village, enjoys total beachfront access in a sedate location between Jomtien and Bang Saray. The promotion is good through June 30. Call (033) 046 100 or email [email protected]. Visit www.UPattaya.com.
 
Riva Surya, a riverside boutique resort on the Chao Phraya River, welcomes the rainy season with three nights for the price of two in all room types. The charming resort is within walking distance of Khao San Road and the Grand Palace, making it a perfect place for city break. Room rates starts at Bt3,120 per night and the deal is available for on-line booking from now through June 30. Visit www.RivaSuryaHotelBangkok.com.