Apsara River Cruises by Banyan Tree will start operating dining and overnight cruises on the Chao Phraya River in 2007. Apsara I is a 60 seat solid teak wood rice barge and will offer sunset and dinner cruises every day. Apsara II has one air-conditioned bedroom with en-suite and spa treatment room, and will take honeymooners on a romantic journey to Ayuthaya.
Please note our hotel tariff has been updated again. Notable newcomers include:
As ever, an updated list of special offers and deals in Thailand can be found here.
Thailand has been voted the “best country brand for value for money” by the global brand consultancy, Future Brand Company Limited. The vote was based on a survey of online blogs and phone calls to more than 1,500 international travellers, aged 21 to 65 years old, as well as worldwide travel experts.
Yesterday the Village opened in December 2006 in Chiang Mai. With a boutique atmosphere at very reasonable rates, it is the second property following the Amari Rincome to settle down in the hip area of Nimmanhemin, west of the Old City.
The Oasis Spa has opened a new branch in Bangkok. Located in a charming house on Sukhumvit Road, the new spa offers a wide range of treatments and can take up to 30 guests.
More yachts are becoming available for private hire in Samui and Pattaya. Exotissimo can arrange sailing packages on several different boats suitable for a special overnight honeymoon or day cruise for up to 15 pax. Contact thailand@exotissimo.com for more information.
Anantara Golden Triangle Resort has reduced it rates by 16% from now until April 2007. Please use your Travel Trade login to see our revised tariffs.
Lebua Hotels and Resorts will invest 800 million baht to develop a tented villa resort in the northern Thai town of Chiang Rai. Phase one will involve the development of 18 tented villas to be completed in 2008.
Studio Naenna is home to a group, known as the Weavers for the Environment, that was initiated by Patricia Cheesman Naenna, an expert in antique Lao and Thai textiles. Exotissimo is able to incorporate a visit to the studio as part of a Doi Suthep tour or to arrange for clients to attend lectures conducted by Patricia or her daughter Lamorna. Contact Thaialnd@exotissimo.com for more details.
As an alternative to the First Class resorts of the Pai River banks, The Quarter is the new Superior boutique option for a gorgeous stay in the heart of this sleepy town. The 36 guests rooms are finely decorated in contemporary Thai style, and are ideal to accommodate selective travellers on their way from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Sorn, or as a camp base to explore the numerous hill tribe villages of the area. A Spa shall complete the hotel’s facilities in April 2007.
