The latest addition to Ayutthaya’s boutique scene, Iudia on the River located near the Ayutthaya World Heritage Park, making it an ideal resort for FIT travelers wishing to explore the ancient Siamese ruins. Tapping on ludia’s attractive introductory rates, we are offering our Ayutthaya Escape at fabulous prices.
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The Lanna Hill House is a luxury villa available for rental in Chiang Mai. Designed by a leading Thai architect, the property blends colonial and traditional styles with ample use of teak, rattan and bamboo furniture. The house consists of 4 double bedrooms, three with king size beds and en-suite bathrooms while the fourth comes with two single beds and a cot. There is also a restaurant, bar and 10-m swimming pool. The charming mansion overlooks green mountains and is recommended for families or small groups.
The newly opened Ayodhara Village in Ayutthaya is a charming and tranquil property. Nestled by the Lopburi River, the resort is just a short 10-minute drive to the major temples and attractions in Ayutthaya. The Ayodhara’s 24 guestrooms are each set in a traditional Thai-style teakwood stilt-house. Each room comes with a private bathroom and a pavilion with river views. The lush compound is lined with banana trees, tropical plants and ponds. This place is recommended for FIT travelers and groups seeking a relaxing getaway within easy driving distance from Bangkok.
The new Boutique Raft Resort is an intimate property located along Kanchanburi’s Kwai River. Guests can choose to stay in the land-based units or in river rooms set up on floating rafts. The restaurant serves a wide range of local and international dishes. With a series of charming natural and historical sites in its vicinity, this resort is recommended for guests who wish to uncover the romantic ambience and poignant war-time monuments of Kanchanaburi.
Topping Khao Lak’s list of luxury resorts is Cher Fah, a lavish 5-star property that recently opened on the pristine Khuk Khak Beach. All of the 298 suites and rooms are spacious and designed with elegant touches and hi-tech amenities. The 16,000 sqm lagoon-shaped swimming pool is the biggest in Southeast Asia while the Santi Spa pampers guests with its 15 treatment rooms. The resort’s restaurants and bars serve varied cuisine, ranging from Thai, Japanese to Mediterranean. The Cher Fah is also ideal as a meeting venue as it can accommodate up to 250 people in its meeting facilities and landscaped gardens.
Phuket’s Indigo Pearl Hotel has recently opened a new beach club in front of its premises on Nai Yang Beach. The club offers comfortable lounge chairs and a beachside counter that serves refreshing drinks and a light menu. The resort stands out with its exemplary service and imaginative design. For guests seeking affordable deluxe experiences with a stunning beach location, this hotel is highly recommended.
Over on Koh Samui, The Kala has also unveiled its new beach club at Thongyan Beach in Chaweng Noi. Surrounded by clear waters and lush greenery, the club is an excellent spot for a relaxing swim, snorkeling or kayaking session. Guests can access The Kala’s beach club in three ways: a five-minute walk, a 300-m kayak from the resort’s mini jetty or a 3-minute shuttle service.
Recently opened on Phu Quoc Island to the west of Ho Chi Minh City is the Chenla Resort & Spa. Located on a private bay and a 30-minute drive from Phu Quoc Airport, the resort offers total solitude and serenity for a peaceful holiday. The Chenla’s design is inspired by the local environment with 24 sea view villas, 6 jacuzzi villas & 7 pool villas with sea views. The beachfront Chenla Restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. The SPA, built around a traditional Hue house, features treatments with a blend of modern concepts and local culture. The resort also offers an array of water sports facilities.
Resort Holiday Packages in Siem ReapExotissimo Cambodia has designed two resort packages for relaxing holidays in Siem Reap. Guests get to experience the Angkor temples from the unique vantage point of a helium balloon, a traditional Khmer massage as well as an interesting boat trip on the Tonlé Sap Lake. Guests have ample free time to either unwind in their resorts or to participate in one of the many optional activities. For further information, contact cambodia@exotissimo.com.
The Seven Seas Resort has just opened on Koh Kradan, a secluded island off the coast of Trang Province in Southern Thailand. The new resort offers 32 villas with indoor and outdoor living areas as well as open-air bathrooms with rain showers. Each unit presents splendid views of either the Andaman Sea or the lush tropical garden scenery. Guests can pamper themselves with a massage at the Seven Seas Spa or a delectable seafood meal at the restaurant.
Opening this December in the northernmost Thai province of Chiang Rai is Katiliya Mountain Resort & Spa. Nestled amidst verdant valleys, the Katiliya is a sanctuary for relaxation, spa and meditation. The 56 suites and 2 villas feature spacious interiors with high ceilings and private balconies. The Katiliya also offers outdoor dining and distinctive Northern Thai spa treatments amid panoramic views of the lush surroundings.
