Phang Nga’s Latest Stay: Grand Mercure Khao Lak Bangsak Opens Now
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On a secluded beach of Phang Nga, Grand Mercure Khao Lak Bangsak is the latest stay opening its door for vacationers, offering one-off tranquility alongside top-notch services in an embrace of lush nature.
In addition to the location’s natural beauty, Grand Mercure Khao Lak Bangsak also infuses charming southern Thai cultural elements into the 195 guestrooms and suites, as well as all over the place. All rooms come with private terraces overlooking the canal, pool, and tropical gardens. Various facilities are available to take care of your needs, featuring swimming pools with a view, Kids Corner, gym, Pran Spa, and more. To pamper your taste buds, you can savour authentic southern flavours at Green Mango, enjoy an array of Asian and international dishes at Patio, or unwind with cooling drinks and snacks at the Soak Pool Bar.
Thanks to its lengthy stretch of sandy shore, Khao Lak has been a popular surfer’s paradise and peace-seeker’s favourite. Grand Mercure Khao Lak Bangsak is located close to adventurous attractions, such as Bang Niang Market, Takua Pa Old Town, Ton Chong Fah Waterfall, Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park, and Elephant Fly Zipline. The world-renowned scuba diving and snorkelling hotspots of the Similan Islands are just 1.5 hours away by speedboat.
To celebrate its opening, you can enjoy a Superior Room night stay with breakfast for two and THB 500 food and beverage credit from THB 2,300 net per night. The package is available to book from now until 7 October 2021 for stays from 1 October 2021 until 22 December 2021. For reservations or more details, please email hb130-re@accor.com, call +66 (0) 76 490 998, or visit www.grandmercurekhaolakbangsak.com
Photos by Alberto Cosi
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Flavourful Weekend
Taking a city break with tempting benefits to stay and dine. The location can’t be this prime. The Pathumwan Princess Hotel, which is located in the heart of Bangkok, offers deals for stays every Friday and Saturday from now until October 31, 2023, and the privileges and benefits include a 35% discount on the best available room rate as well as the following: Thai Twist Buffet Dinner, including free flow soft drinks @CiTi BiSTRo, for the special price of 800 THB per person 20% discount on food at CiTi BiSTRo, Kongju Korean Restaurant, and t@Lobby 30% discount on the hotel’s laundry service Complimentary super-high-speed WiFi (30+ Mbps) is also included in this promotion. For more information Website: www.pprincess.com Tel: (+66) 2216 3700
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9 Things We Know About YHI Spa at the Meliá Chiang Mai
There is always a good reason to go to the spa. It is not only about making time for yourself to relax your body and mind, but also about discovering a new scene and experiencing a new spa treatment created with local wisdom and a touch of modern wellness techniques. 1. This newly opened spa in Chiang Mai is the third outlet after a successful launch in Koh Samui and Phuket. 2. The 'YHI' was inspired by the goddess YHI, responsible for life and light and personified by the sun for the Karraur First Nations people in Australia. 3. The conceptual treatment at YHI Spa is derived from ancient Asian healing wisdom combined with modern wellness techniques. 4. Its extensive spa menu includes massages, body scrubs and wraps, hydrotherapy facials, manicures and pedicures, and more. 5. The seven treatment rooms are spacious and designed with an underwater theme, with a touch of a Thai herbal sauna and steam. 6. The signature spa menu here is the 90-minute treatment that combines an ancient Northern Thai massage (Tok Sen) with a Spanish massage aimed at relaxing muscles and providing fatigue relief. 7. YHI Spa pays homage to Thailand with designated massage treatments such as "Traditional Thai," which focuses on the body’s pressure points, and "Thai Lanna," which uses a Thai herbal ball. 8. "Kid Therapy" is a 45- or 60-minute treatment for children aged six to twelve years that aims to prevent hyperactivity. 9. YHI Spa uses products from HARNN, an organic Thai wellness brand. Their products are known for their natural ingredients and the wisdom of Thai artisans.
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Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma Debuts in the Heart of Kyoto
Hilton, one of the world's leading hospitality companies, has recently unveil the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma, being the first Hilton Garden Inn in Japan. The hotel is situated in a premium location in central Kyoto, offering 250 stylishly-appointed guest rooms and appealing facilities. Throughout the hotel, you can revel in the sleek interior design that combines traditional Japanese elements with contemporary beauty, with 9 types of guest rooms, ranging from functional standard rooms to luxurious family rooms that can accommodate up to 6 people comfortably. To take care of your appetite, all-day-dining Together & Co. pampers your tastebuds with Western and Japanese cuisines created using Kyoto's seasonal ingredients, served in a cosy and lively setting. "Japan is one of the world’s most sought-after travel destinations and we are delighted to celebrate the timely debut of Hilton Garden Inn following the reopening of Japan’s borders to international travelers. Opening in Kyoto, Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma will cater to the pent-up travel demand that we anticipate will sweep over the country. This debut is especially significant as it also represents the 600th hotel to join the Hilton portfolio in Asia Pacific, cementing Hilton’s position as the fastest growing hotel company in the region and a great milestone in our drive to have 1,000 trading hotels in Asia Pacific by 2025," said Alan Watts, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton. For more information and reservations, please call +81 75-320-5111 or visit hgikyotoshijokarasuma.jp