Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand — Thailand — Travelbag Far East 2008 online holiday brochure

Northern Thailand Thai Experience at Anantara Deluxe Room Anantara Resort Golden Triangle 5 Dramatically located on a hill top overlooking the mighty Mekong River, in the heart of Thailand's hilltribe country. This deluxe Lanna-style resort is set amidst 160 acres of gardens and bamboo jungle, 50 minutes drive north of Chiang Rai Airport, with views across to Laos and Burma. Each of the luxurious hilltop guestrooms and suites has a private terrace overlooking the Mekong River and is well appointed with Thai artefacts, teak furnishings and the focal point two-person sunken bath. A good choice of bars and eateries including Sala Mae Nam serving International and Northern Thai cuisine and the Opium Terrace where guests can sip a drink on the open-air veranda and take in the evenings atmosphere. The large free form infinity-edge pool is undoubtedly the resorts highlight, plus there are five spa treatment rooms each with private steam room at the Mandara spa for guests to enjoy after a long days sightseeing. Facilities 2 restaurants � 2 bars � fitness centre � free-form pool � tennis � squash � spa � beauty salon � elephant training camp � Thai cooking school Rooms 77 rooms & suites � mini-bar � satellite TV � Internet � air-con � tea & coffee � room service � terrace Offers Stay 3 nights pay 2 - valid 17Apr-Oct � Stay 3 nights & get free daily breakfast for 2 - valid 11Jan-Mar � Honeymooners stay 5 nights & get 1 free dinner with wine - valid 11Jan-Mar. Guests of the Anantara Golden Triangle enjoy exclusive access to a range of authentic Thai activities. We are able to book these for you prior to departure to ensure you don't miss out. Thai Cooking Classes Learn the art of Thai cooking with the resort's revered chef. Visit the local market in the morning to collect your ingredients and try your hand at cooking your own Thai dishes to enjoy over lunch. Prices from �74 per person. Elephant Mahout Training Prices per person per night, room only in �'s from Deluxe Twin Single 01Nov08-18Dec08 01Jan08-10Jan08 11Jan-31Mar08 01Apr08-16Apr08 17Apr08-31Oct08 74 66 67 57 148 132 134 114 19Dec08-07Jan09 08Jan09-31Mar09 67 86 80 134 172 159 Anantara Suite 01Jan08-10Jan08 11Jan-31Mar08 01Apr08-16Apr08 17Apr08-31Oct08 Twin 132 149 136 126 Single 264 298 272 251 01Nov08-18Dec08 19Dec08-07Jan09 08Jan09-31Mar09 136 175 148 272 350 296 Compulsory gala dinner 24Dec08 �79 & 31Dec08 �120. Breakfast �14. The Anantara Resort operates it own unique Mahout Training School, an unforgettable experience as you learn to drive an elephant as a traditional Mahout would. Feed, wash and spend the day training in preparation for your test! Prices from �56 per person for a half day experience. Premier Deluxe Villa Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi 5+ Situated among 60 acres of landscaped gardens and lush rice fields, The Mandarin Oriental is a beautiful retreat set in Chiang Mai. Choose to stay in two-floor villas built in rich bronze teak with a traditional Lanna design or colonial-style suites elegant and classically styled. All are spacious with separate sitting areas and some have private plunge pools and butler service on call. The resort offers a wide range of cuisine, Le Grand Lanna is renowned for its authentic Thai cuisine; Akaligo offers Mediterranean on the terrace or private candlelit dinners amongst the paddy fields can be organised. There is an impressive range of leisure facilities at the resort, discover the cultural centre and the culinary academy or relax in the Dheva Spa. Facilities 3 restaurants � 3 bars � caf� � fitness centre � 2 pools � floodlit tennis � spa � kids' club � cooking school � shops � library Rooms 114 rooms � mini-bar � TV & DVD player � Internet � air con � tea & coffee � 24hr room service � separate bath & shower Offers Stay 3 nights pay 2 - valid Apr-Oct � Stay 5 nights & get free daily breakfast for 2 - valid 04Jan-Mar, Nov-21Dec. Prices per person per night, room only in �'s from Colonial Suite Twin Single Deluxe Villa 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-31Oct08 01Nov08-31Mar09 128 99 139 256 198 278 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-31Oct08 01Nov08-31Mar09 Twin 170 133 188 Single 340 266 376 Supplements may apply Christmas & New Year. Compulsory gala dinner 31Dec08 cost TBA. Brochure prices may change, see booking conditions 29

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