Chiang Mai Holidays

Location: Bangkok

Bangkok is one of South East Asia's biggest, busiest and most vibrant cities. Ride a noisy Tuk Tuk through the busy streets, shop for beautiful Thai silks in one of the city's colourful markets or marvel at the beauty of the stunning Grand Palace on the banks of the legendary Chao Praya River. In a city that never sleeps the choices for sightseeing, shopping, dining & exploring are endless.

Your holiday price includes: Flights, transfers, accommodation for 3 nights in Bangkok, 4 nights in Chiang Mai and 7 or 10 nights in Koh Samui on bed & breakfast basis.

Accommodation

5* The Metropolitan, Bangkok - 3 nights – Bed & breakfast board basis

Indulge in the Metropolitan way of life: fresh, stylish, energetic.

The Metropolitan, Bangkok, is the Thai capital's newest hotspot for those at the centre of the action. A cool and contemporary east-west aesthetic with modern Oriental accents is combined with award-winning cuisine, a holistic spa and Bangkok's chicest lounge bar.

This 171 room Hotel is also the place for the most demanding traveller. Here, at this calming haven within the urban hubbub, experience the Metropolitans belief in detail - and our meaningful promise of perfect respite from a busy day.

Hotel facilities

• 171 Rooms
• 3 restaurants
  • Cy’an - 110-seat restaurant , menu draws inspiration from the Mediterrenean, including Moorish influences.
  • Glow - The COMO Shambhala menu is specifically designed for balance and rejuvenation.
  • Met Bar - delectable Thai fare and bespoke Martinis
• Como Shambala Health Club
  • Asian-inspired, holistic therapies
  • 10 treatment areas
  • 20m outdoor lap pool
  • Hydro Pool
  • Steam rooms
  • reflexology
  • Thai massage
  • Yoga
  • personal trainers
• Gym
• Concierge
• Travel/tour desk
• Business centre
• Dry cleaning/Laundry service

Room facilities

• Individually controlled air conditioning
• Egyptian cotton linen
• Cable TV
• CD player and disc library
• Hairdryer
• Steam iron and ironing board
• Minibar
• Dual line, direct dial telephones
• Voice mail
• In-room safe
• Electronic 'do not disturb' sign
• COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities
• Modem points
• RJ45 ISDN line (category 5 wired)
• Printers, adaptors and in-room fax, on request
• Yoga mat
• Fine goosedown duvet and pillows (non allergenic by request)

Location: Chiang Mai

Welcome to Lanna - land of a million rice fields. Chiang Mai is a city built on the roots of a traditional heritage that dig deep into the soil of time. It's a city with a beautiful cultural personality of its own. In addition, it's been blessed with much majestic beauty in nature. Chiang mai is an unforgettable experience, Whether you've come for trekking, for its history or to relax in the good climate and beautiful mountainous nature, there is plenty to keep you satisfied.

Accommodation

5* Rachamankha, Chiang Mai – 4 nights – bed & breakfast

The Rachmankha is much more than just a hotel. It is an experience. However, this is not just a skin-deep nod to the design-conscious. It is a 5-year, labour of love by two of Thailand's foremost architect-designers, who have collected antique pieces of furniture from northern Thailand and Burma, and woven them carefully into a Chinese-style pavilion-and-courtyard structure.

The elegant, 24-room Rachamanka, which opened in mid 2004, is located within easy reach of all attractions, sounds, and sights of Chiang Mai. Rachamanka street is in the heart of Chiang Mai's old town, and a few steps away from the ornate temple of Wat Phra Singh, and the night bazaar is a 15-minute walk away, with its silks, wooden toys, ceramics, lacquerware, silver and jewellery and almost everything else made within a 50-mile radius.

Hotel facilities

• 24 Rooms
• Restaurant
  • Offers a selection of traditional Thai and fusion dishes that combine food, sauces, and flavorings from Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and Europe.
• Bar
• Spa
  • Beauty treatments
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Jacuzzi
• Gallery showcasing ancient artefacts and antiques
• Outdoor Pool
• Concierge desk
• Laundry and dry cleaning service
• Tour desk
• Limousine service
• Live entertainment

Room facilities

• Air conditioned
• Ceiling fan
• satellite TV
• IDD telephone
• DVD player
• Radio
• Fully-stocked mini-bar
• In-room safe
• hair-dryer
• Complimentary tea- and coffee-making facilities
• Complete deluxe amenities
• Desk and stationary

Location: Koh Samui

Koh Samui, the island of the coconut trees is the third largest island in Thailand. The area is 247kms. It is located 700kms south of Bangkok. The most well known beaches are Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, Big Buddha and Maenam. Samui has many sister islands. Well known are Koh Tao (one of the best diving islands in Asia) and Koh Phangan.

Koh Samui accommodation

5* Central Samui Beach Resort – 7 or 10 nights – bed & breakfast

An exclusive beachfront property, this hotel, which opened in 1996, is situated on Chaweng Beach - the longest, and many say, the prettiest beach on Samui.

This award winning resort is set in spacious and beautifully landscaped gardens. All 208 rooms and suites at Central Samui Beach Resort are sea facing. The choice of exceptional dining, recreation and spa facilities combine to make it the ultimate holiday choice. The guestrooms here are designed to accentuate the natural tropical environment.

Hotel facilities

• Beach
• Pool
• Children’s pool
• Centara Spa
• Outdoor jacuzzi
• Sauna
• Children activities program
• Children’s playroom & playground
• Dive centre
• Fitness centre
• 2 tennis courts
• Internet access
• Gift shop
• Jim Thompson Shop
• Sailing
• Shuttle bus to Butterfly Garden
• Sports activities program
• Golf
• Thai cooking class
• Tour desk
• Beauty salon
• Car rental
• Laundry service

Room facilities

• Air conditioning
• Colour cable TV
• Pay-per-view movies
• Alarm clock
• Wet bar
• IDD phone
• Coffee maker/tea service
• Safe

Useful information

• Currency: Thai Baht
• Language: Thai/English
• Visa: Not required
• Time difference: GMT +7

Single supplement

• 5* for 14 nights – 289 to 499
• 5* for 17 nights – 359 to 499

Infants: £169

Please note

• First Class & Business Class flight supplements available on request.
• The following extra charges will apply when booked by credit card: Visa/MasterCard - 3%, Amex - 4%, Diners - 4%.
• Flight duration from Bangkok to London Heathrow/Manchester/Glasgow via a hub is around 14 hours.
• For any bookings made within 10 days of departure, there will be a Ticket on Departure charge of £15 per person levied by the tour operator.

Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.