U Chiang Mai's U Spa Package allows guests to escape from the day-to-day stress and enjoy a thorough pampering. 

The package includes a one-hour body massage for two persons, with the option of either Classical Swedish Massage or Royal Siam Massage, along with breakfast 'whenever/wherever'.

To ensure maximum flexibility, both the spa and discovery package are interchangeable, so you can discover the city on one day, then sample the spa's attractions the next.

Moreover, guests can also enjoy the hotel’s unique 24-hour room use, free Wi-Fi internet access, a daily schedule of heritage talks and guided walks, while free bikes are provided for the use of all guests.

Additionally, guests might also wish to utilize the hotel's U Choose program, which allows guests to design their stay prior to arrival by choosing certain amenities, such as pillows, mini bar items, teas, soaps, iPod music and DVDs through the hotel’s website or your host at the hotel.

The package is available through October 31, 2009. Prices, starting from 5,900 baht ++ per package (for two persons), per night, are subject to 10% service charge and applicable government taxes.

For a comprehensive review of the U Chiang Mai and its facilities, please click here.

U Chiang Mai offers offers guests the chance to explore Chiang Mai with its U Discovery Package.

Chiang Mai boasts many historical and natural attractions for visitors to experience and explore. The 'U Team' has created a range of four diverse U Discovery programs that offer participants the chance to fully immerse themselves in the local environment.

The package includes breakfast 'whenever/wherever', a half-day tour for two persons, including admission fees, tour services, an English-speaking guide and insurance coverage.

To ensure maximum flexibility, both the spa and discovery package are interchangeable, so you can discover the city on one day, then sample the spa's attractions the next.

Moreover, guests can also enjoy the hotel’s unique 24-hour room use, free Wi-Fi internet access, a daily schedule of heritage talks and guided walks, while free bikes are provided for the use of all guests.

Additionally, guests might also wish to utilize the hotel's U Choose program, which allows guests to design their stay prior to arrival by choosing certain amenities, such as pillows, mini bar items, teas, soaps, iPod music and DVDs through the hotel’s website or your host at the hotel.

The package is available through October 31, 2009. Prices, starting from 5,900 baht ++ per package (for two persons), per night, are subject to 10% service charge and applicable government taxes.

For a comprehensive review of the U Chiang Mai and its facilities, please click here.

Spend some cherished moments with the one you love by booking Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa’s ‘Escape! Romance’ package. The Escape! Romance package includes one night’s luxury accommodation in a Deluxe or Deluxe River View Room at Bangkok's Marriott Resort & Spa.

Wake up to some fabulous views of the Chao Phraya River and the resort’s lush tropical gardens before enjoying a romantic breakfast in bed.

Rates for a Deluxe room start from 5,300 baht (US$151) ++ per room, per night in a single or double room, while rates for a Deluxe River View room start from 6,100 baht ++ per room, per night in a single or double room. Both offers are valid through October 31, 2009.

These rates are subject to availability – all rates are subject to 10% service charge and 7% government tax.

Enjoy the spacious luxury of a suite in one of the loveliest settings along the 'River of Kings' with the new 'Suite in the City' package at Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa.
 
The package offers a two-night stay in a Junior Suite or Deluxe Suite that boasts comfort, style and a spacious private balcony offering stunning views across the river.

A range of other benefits include a delicious American buffet breakfast daily, evening cocktails, round-trip airport transfers, an enchanting Thai dinner for two people on a Manohra Cruise, executive club benefits and a choice of a one-hour massage or facial treatment for two people at the acclaimed Mandara Spa.
 
Rates for a Junior Suite start from 13,000 baht (US$363) ++ per room, per night in a single room or double room, valid from now through October 31, 2009.

The rates for a Deluxe Suite start from 13,600 baht ++ per room, per night in a single room or double room, valid from now through October 31.

It should be noted that the rates quoted are subject to availability. All rates are subject to a 10% service charge and 7% government tax.

For special room rate reservation, call the resort's Central Reservation Office on Tel: +66 (0)2 477 0755.

Zeavola Resort, the only luxury villa resort on Koh Phi Phi ('Phi Phi Island'), has introduced a special rate exclusively for Thai nationals and residents of the kingdom.

Qualified persons can now enjoy a night in a Village Suite for 4,900 baht (US$142). This rate is inclusive of accommodation, breakfast for two at Baxil, as well as complimentary WiFi Internet access.

Moreover, each guest will qualify for a 50% discount on the standard price of van and speedboat services to and from Phuket International Airport. This special rate, which is inclusive of tax and service charge, is available through October 31.

To sign up, call the resort's reservations office on Tel: +66 (0)75 627 024, the operator's Bangkok sales, marketing and reservations office on Tel: +66 (0)2 684 1618, or email: reservation@zeavola.com.

Zeavola Resort, the only luxury villa resort on the island of Koh Phi Phi, offers a special package, which provides the perfect opportunity to explore the island's breathtaking beauty and sparkling coral gardens.

The Island Discovery Package costs 8,000 baht (US$234) per night, and includes a Village Suite, daily breakfast for two, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, and two hours of island hopping per day for two persons by long tail boat, including a licensed guide and snorkeling equipment. Booking this package also entitles the purchaser to 50% discount off the standard price of a joint van and speedboat service to and from Phuket International Airport and Zeavola Resort.

This fun-filled package is available from now through October 31. Please note that the Island Discovery Package rate is subject to a 10% service charge and 7% VAT.

For further information, call Tel: +66 (0)75 627 024, or contact InVision Hospitality's sales and marketing office on Tel: +66 (0)2 684 1618.

VIE Spa is offering a Vitality Retreat promotion, featuring a full range of body massage therapies. Choose a one-hour body massage and you receive a complimentary 30-minute facial treatment.

Hua Hin Marriott Resort &Spa invites you to escape the stresses and strains of modern life through its special Indulgence Spa Package.

Unwind and relax in the enchanting surrounds of the Gulf of Siam with a great-value package that offers the chance to spend time at one of the loveliest spas in the country.
 
Included is one night in a Deluxe room and a delicious buffet breakfast as well as a massage treatment at the resort's acclaimed Mandara Spa. Choose from a Traditional Thai Massage, Aromatic Massage, Sports Massage, Ayurvedic Massage, Body Detox Massage, Balinese Massage or an Indian Head Massage.
 
Book now through October 31 and enjoy the following special promotional rates: 

* A Deluxe Garden View room at 4,900 baht ++ for one person and 6,500 baht ++ for two.

* A Deluxe Sea View room at 5,700 baht ++ for one person and 7,300 baht ++ for two.

These rates include one night's accommodation, buffet breakfast and a one-hour spa treatment per person. Rates are available subject to availability and all are subject to 10% service charge and 7% government tax.

Enjoy a complimentary 30-minute steam or massage session reward when booking any spa treatment at Mandara Spa, Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa, Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa, and Royal Garden Spa at Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa from now through September 30.
 
Pamper yourself with one of three complimentary spa treatments. The therapeutic aroma of traditional Thai herbs in Mandara Spa's Thai Herbal Steam will “clear your mind and relax your body”. Alternatively, you can restore your natural energy flow with ancient Chinese pressure point techniques used in Mandara Spa's Oriental Foot Massage, or unwind your tired muscles with a deep Back and Shoulder Massage.

Zeavola Resort, the only luxury villa resort on Koh Phi Phi ('Phi Phi Island'), is offering the perfect way to pamper your body, mind and soul, leaving you relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated with Zeavola’s Zpa package.

Starting at 8,800 baht (US$257) per night in a Village Suite, the package includes accommodation for two persons, daily breakfast for two at Baxil restaurant, a one-hour treatment for two persons, per day (a choice of scrubs, masks, wraps, body massage, or facial care), along with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Zeavola's Zpa package is available through October 31 (rates subject to 10% service charge and 7% VAT). Please note that if you book the Zpa package, you can also receive a 50% discount on the standard price for a joint van and speedboat service to and from Phuket International Airport.

Throughout September, enjoy Chef Claudio Mendini’s culinary treats from Italy’s Lazio region, where a diversity of ingredients is common, Jewish influence is present, and pasta specialties are usually described as rich, hearty and tasty.

Sample dishes such as Fettuccine alla papalina ('Fettuccine pasta tossed with parma ham, egg, green pea and Parmesan cheese'), or Gamberi di fiume alla Laziale servitor con insallata di finocchio e pure di patate ('Fresh water prawns in white wine, garlic and chili served with fennel salad and mashed potatoes'), among others.

The Bay is open daily from 11.30 am-10 pm.

Select from a range of Chinese mooncakes throughout September, deliciously home-made and “prepared to cater to your heart’s content”.

Dusit Gourmet Bakery is open daily from 7am–9 pm.

To celebrate its 20th anniversary of operating flights to Bangkok, Turkish Airlines is offering special return tickets in economy class from Bangkok to all its European destinations via Istanbul at just 19,135 baht (US$562) through October 31.

Turkish Airlines operates flights to 155 destinations worldwide, including over 30 countries in Europe via an Istanbul connection. Among the cities the airline flies to in Europe are Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Budapest, Hamburg, London, Madrid, Milan, Nice, Oslo, Prague, Rome, Vienna and Zurich.

It should be noted that the airfare quoted does not include airport tax, insurance, fuel and other surcharges.

For further information on Turkish Airlines flights, visit http://www.thy.com, or phone Tel: +66 (0)2 231 0300-7 to book your tickets.

During the month of September, golfers can enjoy reduced green fees at seven participating golf courses in Cha-am and Hua Hin, where the country's first golf course opened in 1924.

Organized golf tournaments will be held every Sunday during the festival (1,200 baht including Caddy and dinner), while there are also a host of amazing hotel deals on offer. Participating golf courses Imperial Lake View and Golf Club, Springfield Village Golf and  Spa, Majestic Creek Golf and Resort, Royal Hua Hin Golf Course, Sawang Resort and Golf Club, Palm Hills Gold Resort and Country Club, and Kaeng Krachan Golf and Country Club.

Renowned Japanese steak house Benihana invites you to join a sensual Eastern journey with its ‘Sweets of Japan’ promotion. The restaurant's expert chefs will strive to impress you with their finely crafted dessert delights during the month of September.

Chocolate-lovers can choose from chocolate sable with green tea mousse and chocolate wafer, or a pagoda of white chocolate with lychee mousse, fresh black berries and green tea powder. Other interesting options include The Japanese Peak, which combines Gianduja chocolate cream, pistachio jaconde and chocolate, or Fruit Tempura, featuring apple, lychee and mango with ice cream.

Benihana, which already promises ‘an experience at every table’ with the theatrical culinary displays of its Teppanyaki chefs, now offers yet another magical touch with its Japanese dessert delicacies.

The restaurant opens from 11.30 am until 2.30 pm for lunch and from 6 pm until 10.30 pm for dinner.

Moroccan cuisine can be very diverse with influences from the many cultures that have been a part of Moroccan history. Moroccan cuisine is well known for its spices and succulent flavors, which are said to have some similarities with Thai cuisine. Casablanca Restaurant would therefore like to introduce Thai diners to Tagine and Couscous: Dishes from Morocco – its promotional theme for the month of September.

Menu selections include Sweet Potato Pastillas, which is essentially a spicy sweet potato pie, served with arugula salad and lemon vinaigrette, or you may wish to try Pigeon Pastillas, which is a traditional Moroccan pie stuffed with roast pigeon, walnuts, almonds, and spices.

Other dishes worth mentioning are Couscous Tefaya, a sweet couscous with raisins, onions, and braised chicken in a seven spices scented broth and Snapper Tagine, an oven baked fish tagine in spicy tomato-olive broth, served with pita bread.

Another interesting dish is Beef Tagine, which is a braised beef dish, with saffron scented rice and stuffed artichoke hearts served with Moroccan bread.
To top off this delicious meal, try the Apricot Almond Layer Cake, a crisp almond macaroon, layered with apricot compote and mascarpone cream or Dates with Coffee and Cardomom, which are dates marinated in cardamom infused espresso syrup, served with Greek yogurt.

Prices range from 350-950 baht (US$10-28) per dish (subject to 10% service charge and applicable tax). This promotion is available from September 7-30, from 11.30 am-10 pm daily. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Buy a card with 10 or more classes during September and Pilatesstudio will provide you with one free NIA class.

NIA is the fastest growing fitness and exercise method in the US and Europe, which combines dance, martial arts, and is described by major practitioners as “an expressive movement and lifestyle practice”. 

Nia is a path to condition, heal and express yourself through movement and sensation. A dynamic blend of dance arts, martial arts and healing arts, Nia revolutionized the face of fitness in 1983, and has since changed millions of lives and bodies across the globe.

Balancing technical precision with free-form expression, Nia brings the body, mind, emotions and spirit to optimum health through music, movement and self-expression, guided by the sensation of pleasure.

Nia is designed for anybody. It is ageless and limitless, transformational and effective for every person everywhere, from athletes, dancers and fitness instructors, to children, special needs groups and the elderly. With the philosophy 'Through Movement We Find Health', Nia addresses the whole person through music and movement integrated from nine traditional movement forms.

While delivering cardiovascular, whole-body conditioning, Nia creates a loving relationship with one's own body by tuning into 'The Body’s Way: the innate intelligence of the body'.

Most of all, Nia is said to be both exhilarating and fun.

Learn more about wine and the enjoyment of wine tasting during this wonderful active yet relaxing trip to the kingdom’s Khao Yai wine region.

Experience wines from Thailand’s premier wine producers, including GranMonte Estate, PB Valley Khao Yai Winery, and Village Farm Winery.

The format includes the following and the tours will take place on the weekends Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26 and Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27 at GranMonte, PB Valley and Village Farm. See below the tour's full schedule, or learn more about GranMonte's groundbreaking winemaker Nikki Lohitnavy in James Vernon's recent article for ThaiAsiaToday.com here.

Day One

9 am - Depart Bangkok for the western side of Khao Yai (via Highway 2)
11 am - Arrive at GranMonte Estate, the family owned ‘smart vineyard’ & wines
• Visit Asoke Valley Winery and tour the ‘smart vineyard’ with a sample of wine grapes
• Wine tasting practice, and the first Wine Appreciation Class session at
the Casa Sakuna, or Montino Wine Cellar
12.30 pm - Lunch The VinCotto restaurant
2.30 pm - Relax and go shopping at Montino Wine Cellar
3.30 pm - Arrive at the PB Valley Khao Yai Winery, the first winery in the Khao Yai Wine Region
• Relax and enjoy your afternoon
• Vineyard/winery guided tour
• Wine tasting practice, and the second Wine Appreciation Class session
5.30 pm - Check in at GranMonte Estate’s Guest House or PB Valley
7 pm - Sit down Dinner with a variety of PB Valley wines at
PB Valley’s Great Hornbill Grill Restaurant
10 pm - Good night, overnight farm stay at the PB Valley or GranMonte Estate

Day Two

8 am - Breakfast at PB Valley’s Great Hornbill Grill Restaurant or VinCotto Restaurant
10 am - Check out and leave for the Eastern side of Khao Yai
11.30 am - Arrive at Veranda de Vigne, Village Farm Vineyard
Enjoy lunch with a panoramic view over looking the entire vineyard
2 pm - Arrive at the Village Farm Winery
• Guided tour of the French style Chateau des Brumes (‘Brumes Castle’).
• Wrap up the final wine appreciation session
Class, Wine & Food Pairing Class
5.00 pm - Relax and go shopping at the wine shop
5.30 pm - Last tasting of wines and light dinner at the
Village Old Barn
7.00 pm - Depart for Bangkok
10 pm - Arrive in Bangkok

For further information, visit http://www.granmonte.com, http://www.khaoyaiwinery.com, or http://www.villagefarm.co.th.

To secure a reservation, call GranMonte on Tel: +66 (0)86 092 0069 (Sunita). Tickets cost 4,900 baht per person.