Uncovering Incentives in Indochina, Myanmar & Thailand

Twenty years ago, incentive tours went to beach resorts, where the attractions consisted of frosty fruit cocktails and deluxe accommodations. Interesting options, but utterly forgettable. We believe an incentive tour provides a greater opportunity than to simply visit attractions. At Exotissimo it is our challenge to take you back in time, fulfil your Hollywood fantasies, connect you with ancient civilisations and indulge you in culinary flavours through unique tours featured here.

Vietnam - Cruise on board the Emeraude

The Emeraude has 39 deluxe cabin equipped with air-conditioning and heating, en-suite bathrooms and individual access onto the promenade deck. The ship’s restaurant is the setting for the buffet meals and perfect for private dancing parties with a DJ or band. As darkness falls, relax on a lounge chair at the sundeck bar with an after dinner beverage. Parlour games and in-room massages are also available on board. For more information, please contact vietnam@exotissimo.com or visit the Emeraude Web site at http://www.emeraude-cruises.com.

Cambodia - Angkor Folie's Party

Once in your life, someone has claimed your likeness with a famous personality. And you thought to yourself, 'Wouldn’t it be nice to be a superstar for just one night?' At the Angkor Folie’s Party, in Siem Reap’s FCC Angkor House, you are invited to disguise yourself as your favourite celebrity and attend an award ceremony being held for you and your fellow stars. Dinner is an affair of onstage performances and a five-course dinner. For more information, please contact cambodia@exotissimo.com.

Laos - The Kamu Lodge

In an environment where villagers have maintained generations-old traditions and modest ways of life, luxury guest rooms are replaced with solar power, 20 safari tents, thatched-roofs and rice paddy views. The two-day experience offers activities that forge a connection with Laos: panning for gold in the Mekong, planting young rice seedlings, interfacing with minority neighbours, and praying at the sacred caves of Pak Ou. For more information, please contact laos@exotissimo.com.

Myanmar - Burmese flavours

At the French Le Planteur Restaurant, cocktails are served in the garden, where bright saffron parasols inspired by the Shan people flaunt themselves on the lawns. Dinner is served under the stars, illuminated only by moonbeams and the restless flickering of hundreds of candles, while the smoky tunes of a jazz band plays in the background. For more information, please contact myanmar@exotissimo.com.

Thailand - Kanchanaburi

Board a private train to Kanchanaburi along one of Asia’s most spectacular and famous railway lines. The Death Railway is named after the Allied POWs that died during its construction and cuts through an awe-inspiring limestone gorge high above the River Kwai. At the end of the train line, deep in the forest of Kanchanaburi, have lunch at a picturesque elephant camp, with five-star catering on the banks of the Kwai Yai River. For more information, please contact thailand@exotissimo.com.

Pimalai resort wins award

The Thailand Tourism Award 2004, presented every two years by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, has awarded the Pimalai Resort & Spa, located on Koh Lanta Yai in Krabi, the Best Tourism Accommodation Award for hotels with less than 80 room.

New King in Cambodia

Follow the abdication of King Norodom Sihanouk, his son, Prince Norodom Sihamoni, has been chosen to be the next king of the Kingdom of Cambodia. His coronation took place on 29^th October 2004.

Nok Air launches new service

In late 2004, Nok Air began offering daily services from Bangkok to Phuket and Phitsanulok, and vice versa. The low cost airline has also launched a new service for its clients in Phuket, called Beach Check-in Facilities, for clients whose flights leave Phuket in the evening but must check out of their hotel at noon. The service allows passengers to check into the Crown Nai Yang Suite Hotel, located five minutes from the airport, where they are allowed to make use of the hotel’s swimming pool, restaurant, lounge, Nai Yang Beach and pay hourly rates for use of a guest room.

Sunrise Beach Resort opens in Nha Trang

The Sunrise Beach Resort in Nha Trang opened its doors for a soft opening on 25^th September 2004. It is now operating with 101 rooms, including standard, superior and deluxe guest rooms, studios and suites, all of which are equipped with private balconies and sea views. The Pavilion café and the Imperial Chinese Restaurant are both open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The highlight of the hotel is the rooftop sky lounge from where one can view the ocean and beaches.  Beach activities include water sports, cyclo tours and cultural tours.

In April 2005, the Sunrise Beach Resort will have a grand opening with 20 additional Sunrise Club rooms, a Japanese Restaurant, a pub, two spas for men and women, a roof top lounge, and the Ayurvedic Spa.