Monthly Archives: October 2012

Rayavadee’s romantic getaway-of-a-lifetime package

 RAYAVADEE’S NEW HONEYMOON PACKAGES include a romantic getaway-of-a-lifetime experience that features three or seven nights at the Krabi resort’s Deluxe Pavilion, surrounded by tropical gardens. The package also includes a private island excursion aboard the resort’s speedboat, a choice of … Continue reading

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Rare Royal Barge Procession to mark King’s 85th birthday

THE ROYAL BARGE PROCESSION on the Chao Phraya – the River of Kings – is an ancient tradition revived by King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1959, and the last of its kind in the world. One of the grandest spectacles in … Continue reading

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What makes this coffee worth $1,100 a kilo?

THAT’S RIGHT – $1,100 A KILO. It’s called Black Ivory Coffee – the latest offering from Anantara Golden Triangle resort in northern Thailand, where it’s become quite a sensation. Anantara is now introducing it to its four resorts in the … Continue reading

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Centara Grand Mirage big winner at Pattaya Food & Hoteliers Expo

CENTARA GRAND MIRAGE BEACH RESORT PATTAYA has won five awards in the Pattaya Hospitality Art Competition, held during the Pattaya Food & Hoteliers Expo 12. The event consisted of various activities for the hospitality industry aimed at raising standards of … Continue reading

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VIE Bangkok’s Halloween Party Night

PARTY THE NIGHT OUT as VIE Hotel Bangkok celebrates Halloween on Oct. 31.The night kicks off with a big screen showing of The Others, a Golden Globe-nominated film starring Nicole Kidman at 6.30, followed at 9 when DJ August from … Continue reading

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Centara opens new Cense by Spa Cenvaree value brand at 3 hotels

CENTARA HOTELS & RESORTS is rebranding three existing spas under its new Cense by Spa Cenvaree brand, which is now being rolled out at selected properties. Rebranding of the spas at two of the properties, Centara Hotel Hat Yai, and Away … Continue reading

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Six Senses Samui wins Condé Nast Traveller Award

SIX SENSES SPA AT SIX SENSES SAMUI, a SALA property, and four other Six Senses spas were awarded top honours in the Condé Nast Readers Travel Awards. The awards were announced in the magazine’s October 2012 issue. The gala event … Continue reading

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Another TripAdvisor award for Centara Villas Phuket

CENTARA VILLAS PHUKET has been named by TripAdvisor as one of the top 25 relaxation and spa hotels in Thailand in the website’s Travellers’ Choice 2012 awards. The rankings are compiled from ratings supplied by guests and travelers. Centara Villas … Continue reading

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New sales director for Centara Hua Hin

  ANUCHA SUPHAN has been appointed director of sales of Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. Anucha has more than 15 years experience in sales at many leading hotels … Continue reading

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Pumpkin month at VIE Bangkok

VIE HOTEL BANGKOK brings you its own version of the Jack-o-lantern featuring pumpkin in it buffet dinner, its high tea afternoon ritual and a new arrival, the lavish Pumpkin Scrub at its spa throughout the month of October. VIE Wine … Continue reading

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