Monthly Archives: December 2011

Shangri-La Bangkok’s Give Light, Feel Light

Posted on December 30, 2011 by jimcarr

IT’S THE NAME of an interesting mew promotion that offers a 15-minute cleansing foot massage and a 45-minute deep tissue back and shoulder massage plus an opportunity to make a gift of light to a famous Thai Temple. The promotion … Continue reading →

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Welcoming the Year of the Dragon at Four Seasons

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jimcarr

FOUR SEASONS KOH SAMUI and Four Seasons Chiang Mai are offering special packages to welcome the Chinese Year of the Dragon. Chinese New Year is Jan. 23 in 2012 and the packages are available at both resorts from Jan. 16 … Continue reading →

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A ‘sensational week’ of food & wine at Six Senses Yao Noi

Posted on December 21, 2011 by jimcarr

THREE-STAR Michelin Chef Regis Marcon will be guest chef at Six Senses Yao Noi Beyond Phuket for a “sensational week” of dinner, cooking classes and wine-tasting from Jan. 5-12, 2012. His restaurant, Restaurant Regis Macon, opened its doors in 1979 … Continue reading →

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Christmas and New Year’s at SALA Phuklet/SALA Samui/SALA Khaoyai

Posted on December 18, 2011 by jimcarr

CHRISTMAS EVE at SALA Phuket starts off with a poolside cocktail party, carol singing by the local Mai Khao primary school choir and ends with Christmas Dinner and a special screening of the hit comedy Four Christmases on the lawn … Continue reading →

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New Thai Spa Excellence Standard Launched

Posted on December 15, 2011 by jimcarr

THE THAI SPA ASSOCIATION has teamed up with SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, to establish a voluntary Thai Spa Excellence Quality Standard. In announcing the new standard, Andrew Jacka, president of the Thai Spa Association, … Continue reading →

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Bangkok Four Seasons spa offering Winter Spirit package

Posted on December 14, 2011 by jimcarr

THE SPA at Four Seasons Bangkok is offering a Winter Spirit package that provides a natural way to renew your skin. The emphasis is on hydration and includes a White Coconut Body Scrub and a Jasmine Aroma Facial. Coconut oil, … Continue reading →

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Thai hotels/resorts/spas win big in NAPA Awards

Posted on December 11, 2011 by jimcarr

THAI HOTEL/RESORTS AND SPAS walked away with more than 60 Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards for 2011-2013, including three which make the Best 10 HAPA Hotel of the Year list – Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Pathumwan Princess Bangkok and Tower … Continue reading →

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HAPA’s best in Thailand

Posted on December 11, 2011 by jimcarr

CONRAD BANGKOK has been named Thailand’s best hotel by Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards for 2011-2013 and Anantara Phuket Villas,Thailand’s best resort. Anantara Golden Triangle Chiang Rai received the HAPA Award for the best service; and Mezzaluna, Tower Club at LeBua … Continue reading →

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Six Senses Yao Noi named best international destination spa

Posted on December 8, 2011 by jimcarr

SIX SENSES BEYOND PHUKET has been named best international destination spa by international readers of SPA Traveller. This is the first year for The SPA Traveller Awards. Online voting took place a six-month period, during which readers were asked to nominate … Continue reading →

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Royal Garden Spa’s Special ‘Touch of Winter’

Posted on December 7, 2011 by jimcarr

ROYAL GARDEN SPA in Pattaya is offering a special Elemis Touch of Winter treatment for visitors during the month of December. The treatment combines a 60-minute lime and ginger salt glow with either a 60-minute skin specific facial or deep … Continue reading →

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