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PHUKET AND BEYOND

Holidays in the winter sun
Until March 31, enjoy an Exotic Winter Sun Holiday at Centara Hotels & Resorts. The package applies to guests staying for seven nights or longer. Along with daily buffet breakfast the package includes roundtrip airport transfer, a bottle of sparkling wine in the room, a complimentary dinner per stay for two persons, and a 45- minute spa treatment for one person. Room rates vary according to the room type and season, but start at Bt53,340 (S$2,278) for seven nights at Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, Bt26,565 at Centara Karon Resort Phuket, Bt26,565 at Centara Sawaddi Resort Patong, Bt43,435 at Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui, Bt47,180 at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya, and Bt66,675 at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi. Call (02) 101 1234 extension 1 or e-mail reservations@chr.co.th,

BANGKOK

Sensational Siam
Experience the glamour of a Siamese evening this New Year's Eve poolside at Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square. The cultural and celebratory affair features entertainment and music, with a gala buffet highlighting a selection of traditional Thai and contemporary international dishes. At midnight, glasses will be raised as fireworks light up the sky and the band changes into party mode. Tickets are Bt2,554 and include entry to the Concept CM2 Glow Party. Children under 12 can enjoy the evening's festivities for Bt500 and children aged 13 to 16 pay half the adult price. Call (02) 209 8888.

A night by the river
Book a gala dinner for two on New Year's Eve and enjoy a free night stay at Royal Orchid Sheraton. Discover the pleasures of a sumptuous buffet gala dinner, spectacular fireworks by the river and imaginative entertainment on the hotel's floating stage. Welcome the year 2011 at the Riverside Terrace restaurant and sleep in a newly renovated Deluxe River View room. The package is at Bt9,000 per person and includes a glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne and a party set. The offer is for Thai residents only so flash your ID card at time of check-in. Call (02) 266 0123 or visit www.RoyalOrchidSheraton.com.

Chilling out at Northgate
Two Forty Eight Cafe & Bar, the trendy new restaurant and the latest addition to Ratchadaphisek Road's dining scene, invites you to chill out with friends after work with the special "Happy Two Hours Forty Eight Minutes " promotion. You'll enjoy unlimited drinks for 2 hours and 48 minutes, all for Bt248 per person. The drink lists include draft beer, house wine plus cocktails & mocktails. Call (02) 939 7949 or visit www.NorthgateBangkok.com.

Koh Samui Wonderful at the W
W Retreat Koh Samui (top photo), the first W in Southeast Asia, is ringing in the New Year with a stylish beach party complete with body paint, cocktails, dinner, flip-flops and a conga line accompanied by fire dancers and fireworks. The Hurry Slowly W Retreat Koh Samui New Year's Eve Celebration package is available to guests staying a minimum of seven nights and starts at Bt12,000 per person. Check it out at www.WHotels.com/kohsamui.

MALDIVES

Five nights with Locatelli

One&Only Reethi Rah (above) in the Maldives welcomes Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli as the first Chef in Residence. From January 5 to 9, guests are invited to enjoy a sensational Italian-inspired culinary programme of signature menus and cooking classes. The owner of Locanda Locatelli in London and Rhonda Locatelli at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai, Locatelli is renowned for his creative interpretations of traditional Italian dishes that emphasise fresh produce. Visit www.OneAndOnlyresorts.com.

Resort deals to Bangkok, Koh Samui and more

The Nation, ANN | Mon, Jan 3 2011

Here are some packages for a holiday in the winter sun.