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More Great Deals from Banyan Tree

4 March 2010
Filed under: Hotels — Tags: , — Michael @ 8:14 pm

Banyan Tree has just sent me word of more great deals at their Bangkok and Phuket properties:

Bangkok Banyan Tree Introduces New Club Rooms

The Banyan Tree in Bangkok has just put the finishing touches on 46 new "club" rooms. To celebrate, they’re offering special perks on every stay from 17 March to 30 June 2010.

Starting at THB6,480++ (approximately US$195++) per night, with savings up to 50%, the exclusive Perks promotion includes accommodation in a Banyan Tree Club Room, daily breakfast for two, as well as a choice of one of the five following experiences:

  • One-way limousine transfer to Bangkok International Airport, valued at THB2,700 (approximately US$82)
  • A 90-minute massage session worth THB3,200 (approximately US$96) at the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa, including choice of Balinese, Asian Blend, Lomi Lomi, and more
  • A THB2,300 (approximately US$70) Banyan Tree Gallery gift voucher for retail purchases, such as a Banyan Tree oil burner and essential oil, spa and toiletries gift sets, and handmade village crafts
  • A glass of cognac and cigar, valued at THB1,760 (approximately US$53) to enjoy at the open-air, 61st storey Moon Bar lounge for a truly priceless experience as one takes in the panoramic bird’s eye view of the city
  • One of four Movie Packages worth THB1,804 (approximately US$55) for in-room theater entertainment

Make your booking at the Banyan Tree web site. Book fast and you may also get a free night at Banyan Tree’s soon to open Samui property.

Phuket Banyan Tree Introduces New Deluxe Two-Bedroom Pool Villas

Award-winning Banyan Tree Phuket is poised to launch its new Deluxe Two Bedroom Pool Villas, a long-awaited category of its signature villas geared towards providing an escape for the family. Available from 1 March 2010, the cluster of 22 Deluxe Two Bedroom Pool Villas will provide an ideal setting for quality bonding and relaxation for grandparents, parents, and children. In tandem with the new villa categories, a new program dubbed Banyan Tree Rangers has been introduced for children aged five to ten, to immerse them in the five senses of the natural world.

Starting 1 March 2010, guests can book the Family Occasions summer package, where for every three consecutive nights’ of stay, the cost of menu lunches and dinners for guests’ children under 12 years old will be waived, while the adults enjoy a US$100 food credit per villa per night. Valid for stays from 15 April to 31 October 2010, accommodation will be in the new Deluxe Two-Bedroom Pool Villa, starting from THB 29,500+++ (approximately US$894+++) per night for up to six people, inclusive daily breakfast.

Mr. Francois Huet, General Manager of Banyan Tree Phuket as well as a Vice President with the Banyan Tree Group, welcomes the trend of soft family adventures. Mr. Huet explains, "Couples who have enjoyed various types of holidays prior to starting their families have more options than ever to continue their adventures as their children grow up. Shared experiences become more enriching as families choose discerning, activity-enriched destinations such as Banyan Tree Phuket. It’s a win-win situation as parents do not have to sacrifice their comfort and style for kid-friendly facilities, and children of all ages do not have to sacrifice their play time and exploration in an adult-friendly environment."

Make your booking at the Banyan Tree web site.

Over-the-top Bangkok

3 March 2010
Filed under: Around the Web — Tags: — Michael @ 11:56 am

I just couldn’t resist posting a link to this article just up on CNNgo: A full day of over-the-top opulence in Bangkok. It starts with checking into the Oriental’s Royal Oriental Suite, followed by a helicopter ride, and from there it gets really crazy. See how the other 0.01% live.

News Roundup From Bali

2 March 2010
Filed under: Hotels — Tags: — Michael @ 8:15 pm

Here’s a roundup of news from Bali, courtesy of my friends at Bali Discovery and Dive Happy. This is part of my new weekly (more or less) gathering of news from around the web.

A Gem of a Resort by Any Other Name Remains a Gem
Le Meridien Nirwana Bali Resort to Become Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort Effective April 1, 2010.
[Bali Discovery]
Investing in the Future
Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali Spending US$ 8 Million on Guest Room Upgrades.
[Bali Discovery]
MSY Damai Liveaboard Report
Possibly the most luxurious liveaboard boat currently in Indonesia, MSY Damai is trying a new approach in providing top notch diving and underwater photography MSY Damai is a new luxury Indonesian liveaboard launched in October 2009 by Alberto Reija, who previously worked on MSY Seahorse and Kararu liveaboards. Damai (the word is Indonesian for “peaceful”) [...]
[Dive Happy]
 
 
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