Northern Thailand - Anantara Golden Triangle, Dusit Chiang Rai, Imperial Tara — Far East & Pacific — Kuoni Travel Worldwide 2008 2nd Edition online holiday brochure

northern thailand North Thailand is a fascinating and cultural region of lush forests, home to hilltribes, working elephants and the famous `Golden Triangle', which borders Laos and Burma. A really interesting element to any holiday in the Far East. Dusit Island Resort, Chiang Rai Pool at the Anantara Resort & Spa, Golden Triangle anantara resort & spa, golden triangle A beautiful deluxe hotel with stunning views and excellent facilities in a unique and fascinating setting. A spectacular hilltop location overlooking the Ruak and Mekong rivers and beyond to the borders of Myanmar and Laos. Set in 160 acres of tropical scenery the hotel is about one hour's drive from Chiang Rai airport. The resort has its own elephant camp where guests can learn to be a Mahout (elephant driver) or take treks. A cooking school offers day and weekly courses in the art of Thai cooking (prices on request). There is a choice of restaurants and a lounge bar. Swimming pool, tennis, squash, cycling, fitness centre, spa and massage are available. 90 rooms and suites exquisitely furnished, with outstanding views of three countries all come with spacious balconies and inbuilt sofas. Deluxe rooms (DLX): with bath, shower, airconditioning, television, telephone, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and balcony with mountain views over Thailand, Burma and Laos. Suites (STE): are stunningly decorated, feature day beds on the balcony overlooking the three countries, and complimentary drinks for an hour - each day. Meal supplement per night: RB �13, HB �32. A choice of dining including the coffee shop, Chinese or Western cuisine. Evening entertainment consists of live music in the lobby lounge and the hotel's pub. There is a superb swimming pool and the more energetic can enjoy the fitness centre. Shuttle bus into town and night bazaar is available at extra cost. All 271 rooms with airconditioning, bath, shower, television, telephone, minibar and a river view. Superior rooms (SUP): as above. Deluxe rooms (DLX): are more spacious with superior furnishings. Meal supplement per night: RB �6, HB �19. Kuoni PLUS OFFERS free nights Stay 2 nights and receive 1 extra night free on RO at Dusit Island Apr01-Oct31. Anantara Apr17-Oct31. room upgrade Dusit Island Stay 3 or more nights and receive a room upgrade year round. food and beverage Dusit Island Stay 3 nights or more Apr01-Oct31 or 4 nights or more Jan11-Mar31 or Nov01-Dec19 and receive a complimentary daily breakfast. Not combinable with Free Nights offer. Anantara Stay 3 nights or more year round and receive complimentary daily breakfast. Not combinable with Free Nights offer. imperial tara, mae hong son Peace and tranquillity are the order of the day at this medium class hotel, with a wide range of excursions available to explore the hilltribe villages and scenic countryside of Mae Hong Son. This is truly a unique experience of Thailand. Ten minutes drive from the centre of this mystical northern town set in lovely tropical gardens close to the surrounding jungle. Transfer from the airport is by hotel bus and takes approximately ten minutes. Imperial Tara is constructed in traditional style using native teak wood. Meals are taken in the restaurant overlooking the gardens and occasional barbecues and buffets are held on the terrace. There is a lobby lounge serving drinks through the day and a small swimming pool. 104 Standard (STD) rooms with airconditioning, bath, shower, television, telephone, minibar and balcony or terrace. honeymoon/anniversary (silver and golden) Dusit Island Fruit, flowers and guaranteed upgrade to Deluxe. Anantara Fruit, flowers and dinner for 2 with bottle of wine for stays of 5 nights. earlybird saver Dusit Island Book by Feb29 for stays Apr01-Oct31 and receive a guaranteed room upgrade. dusit island, chiang rai A first class resort in a secluded setting, an ideal base to explore the surrounding area of uncommercialised cultural Chiang Rai. An imposing position on a small island in the Kok River about five minutes drive from the centre of Chiang Rai and 15 minutes drive from the airport. Imperial Tara, Mae Hong Son F O R L AT E S T P R I C E S & O F F E R S , S E E Y O U R T R AV E L A G E N T O R G O T O W W W. K U O N I . C O . U K REF NO. HOLIDAY TN902 TN903 TN904 TN906 TN907 TN900 TN901 IMPERIAL TARA (STD) DUSIT ISLAND (SUP) DUSIT ISLAND (DLX) ANANTARA GOLDEN TRIANGLE (DLX) ANANTARA GOLDEN TRIANGLE (STE) CRUISE ON THE RIVER KWAI CRUISE ON THE RIVER KWAI + PHUKET MEAL PLAN RB RO RO RO RO MMP MMP NO. OF NIGHTS 5 5 5 5 5 6 10 01JAN 28FEB 849 849 879 1089 1499 1199 1399 29FEB 31MAR 847 877 899 1116 1546 1246 1439 01APR 27APR 863 873 883 1087 1442 1259 1439 28APR 31MAY 863 873 883 1087 1442 1168 1344 HOLIDAY PRICES 01JUN 01JUL 30JUN 09JUL 825 889 829 899 839 905 1039 1115 1369 1468 1115 1195 1279 1367 10JUL 15AUG 1099 1115 1125 1324 1679 1399 1578 16AUG 26OCT 889 899 905 1115 1468 1195 1384 27OCT 31DEC 914 939 949 1163 1523 1286 1479 01JAN 29FEB 24 25 31 69 155 EXTRA NIGHTS 01MAR 01APR 31MAR 31OCT 19 19 25 21 31 23 69 60 155 131 01NOV 31DEC 24 29 31 70 142 SINGLE SUPP PER NIGHT/TOUR FROM 19 21 23 60 131 168 264 PRICES IN � PER PERSON AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS BASED ON THAI AIRWAYS SCHEDULED FLIGHTS EX HEATHROW FLIGHTS BY THAI AIRBUS 747 Flights also available with British Airways, Eva Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways from Heathrow, Manchester or Gatwick. Emirates from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow or Newcastle, KLM, Gulf Air and Etihad from heathrow or Manchester at a supplement � details on request. Flights to Chiang Rai are with Thai Airways. FLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS Ex UK 2008: Jan01-09 �25, Mar14-23 �25, Dec 10-24 �320, Dec25-31 �215. Ex Thailand 2008: Mar24-Apr 07 �40; 2009 Jan01-08 �60. UPGRADES Available on request. CRUISE DEPARTURES: Weekly as per detailed itineraries. HOTEL SUPPLEMENTS Peak season per room per night: ANANTARA GOLDEN TRIANGLE 2008 Jan01-10 DLX �12; Apr01-16 DLX �20, STE �22; Dec19-31 DLX �40, STE �80. 2009 Jan01-07 DLX �40, STE �80; Jan08-15 DLX �26, STE �26. Christmas and New Year Dinner per person per night irrelevant of board basis booked: IMPERIAL TARA: Dec 24 �28, Dec31 �37. DUSIT ISLAND, CHIANG RAI: Dec31 �65. ANANTARA RESORT, GOLDEN TRIANGLE: Dec24 �71, Dec31 �108. *For FREE NIGHTS on Cruise holidays see individual hotel pages. MEAL PLAN RO no meals; RB full breakfast; MMP full board on the RV River Kwai Cruise (as per itinerary) B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, full breakfast in Phuket, otherwise no meals included. KUONI PLUS OFFERS For full details and conditions please read p4-15. IMPORTANT HOLIDAY INFORMATION Please read p456-459 before you book your holiday. Please add �33 if total duration more than 14 nights. The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee. This includes any increases or reductions to the above prices at that time. call 01306 740500 | www.kuoni.co.uk | see your travel agent 93

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