Summer travel specials: Cambodia, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Thailand & Vietnam, plus a Sentosa staycation
JASSMIN PETER and MICHELLE JONES-WHITE travel throughout the region to bring you hot travel deals - ideal for a family vacation or romantic getaway.
BANGKOK, THAILAND
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit features award-winning restaurants, Bangkok's premier live jazz venue, a chic nightclub and a luxurious spa and fitness centre. Don't miss this hotel's Sunday Jazzy Brunch - a gourmet feast of international cuisine. Located in Bangkok's busy business and shopping district, it's just minutes from key subway stations, so exploring the city is a breeze. Don't leave without visiting Siam Ocean World, South-East Asia's largest aquarium, the renowned Chatuchak weekend market and palatial malls such as The Emporium, Gaysorn Plaza and Siam Paragon.
THE FINDER & Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit FAMILY GETAWAY SPECIAL From just THB 6,000 per night enjoy:
• Luxurious accommodation, with 50 percent off a second room.
• 30 percent off meals at all in-house restaurants.
• Kids under 12 years dine free when with a paying adult.
• 4pm late checkout.
Valid until August 31. Tel: +66 (0) 26 498 888, www.sheratongrandesukhumvit.com
BALI, INDONESIA
Discover Bali's rich Hindu culture, stunning landscapes, friendly people, flora, fauna and peaceful spirit with a stay at Uma Ubud. With four different types of packaged activities on offer - Culture, Spa, Romance or Family - there's something for everyone. Enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner or a relaxing massage with your partner, or bond with family while cycling across volcanoes, white-water rafting or taking a fun elephant ride, just to name a few activities.
THE FINDER & UMA UBUD SPECIALS Book two nights from US$825, three nights from US$1,165 or four nights from US$1,610. www.uma.como.bz, Email: res.ubud@uma.como.bz
BINTAN, INDONESIA
The newly revamped, ever-popular Angsana Bintan offers contemporary designer rooms, a variety of dining options and expanded recreational facilities. Explore Bintan on a guided Ranger-Trail trek and get up close and personal with a wide variety of indigenous flora, such as the pitcher plant, rotan, giant pandan, pakis merah and tonkat ali. Try the snorkelling safari tour, or get wet and go windsurfing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, kayaking, body boarding or zuma and hobie cataraman sailing. If you feel like kicking back, book a therapeutic spa treatment or head to the games room for pool or billiards. For something a little more athletic, try your hand at table tennis or foosball. To enjoy a date for two, simply drop the kids of at the Kid's Club or call for a personal babysitter.
THE FINDER & ANSANA BINTAN SPECIAL From US$185 per night (double occupancy), including return land transfers, accommodation, daily breakfast for two, US$50 credit for food and beverage or recreational activities and late checkout of 3pm. Valid until September 15. Tel: 1800 232 5599, www.angsana.com
The brand new Banyan Tree Macau at the Galaxy Macau integrated resort features 246 suites with private indoor relaxation pools and 10 exclusive pool villas with air-conditioned cabanas. Each Grand Cotai suite comes with a personal treatment room while the Sanctuary Pool Villa is ideal for a family or group retreat, offering two bedrooms, a living area, spa treatment room, kitchen, private pool and garden, plus butler service. Indulge in a signature beauty, health and wellness therapy at the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa, or tantalise your taste buds at Belon Oyster Bar & Grill. Venture into Galaxy Macau and witness the world's largest "sky wave" pool - an artificial 150-metre white sandy beach with automatic crashing waves. And don't forget your small change for the casino!
THE FINDER & BANYAN TREE MACAU SPECIAL Grand Cotai suite from just MOP2,499 per night. Inclusive of breakfast for two and one complimentary night's stay for your next visit. Book two nights and receive an additional MOP888 food and beverage or spa credit. Book three nights and enjoy a complimentary 90-minute massage for two, plus a complimentary night's stay and MOP888 credit. Valid until September 30. Tel: +853 8883 8833, www.banyantree.com, Email: reservations-macau@banyantree.com
DANANG, VIETNAM
Fusion Maia offers 80 chic pool suites and three beach front villas all with an open concept design, courtyard and private swimming pool. At Fusion Maia, sleeping in doesn't mean you'll miss breakfast - it's s
THE FINDER & FUSION MAIA SPECIAL
From just US$290 (per night) inclusive of villa accommodation with your own private pool, all spa treatments and daily breakfast served 24/7. Valid until September 30. Tel: +84 (0) 511 3967 999, www.fusionmaiadanang.com, Email: reservation-dn@fusion-resorts.com
KANI, MALDIVES
Kani's powdery beaches and sparkling azure waters live up to its reputation of being "the last paradise on earth". Amidst this halcyon backdrop is Club Med Kani Resort, offering a wealth of indoor and outdoor leisure activities. Snorkel within Kani's coral-rich waters, inhabited by turtles, Napoleon fish, stingrays and lionfish, or go kayaking and play water polo. With unique on-the-water lagoon suites, Kani Resort is also the ideal hideaway for couples looking to unwind in private.
THE FINDER & CLUB MED KANI RESORT SPECIAL From just $4,990 for three nights including twin-share accommodation, welcome drink, buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, free-flow red and white wine, beer and beverages, unlimited bar drinks and snacks at selected times, sport activities, nightly entertainment and Mini Club Med, Juniors' Club Med and Club Med Baby - for babies up to 23 months - programmes. Book before July 30 and travel before September 30. Tel: 1800 258 2633 (CLUB MED), www.clubmed.com.sg
KOH SAMUI, THAILAND
Banyan Tree Samui is the latest property to be launched by the Banyan Tree resort and spa group and it doesn't disappoint. 78 spacious pool villas designed to ensure maximum privacy are positioned on the hillside above a cove, curved around the resort's exclusive beach. Each one-bedroom villa, some with a personal en-suite spa treatment room, feature oversized plunge pools measuring 35 square metres and outdoor Jacuzzis. Each villa offers personal butler service, a spacious outdoor sala, lounge area, king-size bedroom and spacious en-suite with a tub for two. A variety of water sports and excursions are available, restaurants serve both Royal Thai and international cuisine and the stunning spa and gym provide ample opportunity for rejuvenating your mind, body and soul - that's if you can bear to leave the comfort of your villa! www.banyantree.com
THE FINDER & BANYAN TREE SAMUI SPECIALS Holiday Tours & Travel's Summer Special Promotion starts from $1,138 per adult and $238 per child. Stay three nights, pay two, or four nights pay three. Enjoy return flights on Bangkok Airways, return hotel transfers, your choice of villa accommodation and daily breakfast. Book a four-night package and you'll receive a complimentary 90-minute spa session for two adults! Valid until August 31. Tel: 6238 2858/2899, www.holidaytours-sin.com
PriceBreaker is offering a three-day/two-night package from $1,638 per person, inclusive of return flights on Bangkok Airways, return hotel transfers, Garden Pool villa accommodation and daily breakfast. Note: pricing excludes airport tax and fuel surcharge of $141 per person. Valid from July 15 to December 21. Tel: 6317 2888, www.pricebreaker.com
KRABI, THAILAND
Pimalai Resort & Spa is an exclusive beach resort combining all the right ingredients - five-star comfort, natural beauty, environmental friendliness, a private beach and spacious jungle surrounds. Perfect for a romantic escape or a quiet family getaway, spend your days at the beach, by the pool, or indulge yourself with a treatment at Pimalai's award-winning spa,
recently voted as Best Luxury Resort Spa 2011 at the World Luxury Spa Awards.
THE FINDER & PIMALAI 10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPA SPECIAL THB18,650 to 23,050 (Deluxe room), THB31,650 to 39,970 (Pavilion suite), THB36,850 to 42,374 (one-bedroom Beach villa) or THB39,450 to 50,174 (Hillside villa with private pool).
Includes:
• Accommodation with room upgrade - subject to availability.
• Daily buffet breakfast.
• Krabi airport transfers.
• Daily one-hour spa treatment.
• Gift for first 30 bookings.
• Early check-in and late checkout.
• 10 percent off food and beverages.
• 20 percent off island excursions.
• Tax and service.
Valid until December 20. Tel: +66 (0) 75 607 999, www.pimalai.com, Email: reservation@pimalai.com
LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA
Book a stay in one of the The Datai's corner or end suites, kick back on your own private balcony and delight in stunning views of the Andaman Sea or surrounding rainforest. Suites comprise of a spacious bedroom, en-suite bathroom and a large living and dining area. The living room daybed converts into an overnight bed for kids. Each fully-equipped suite also comes with a Bose sound system and iPod, private bar with tea-making facilities and a Lavazza coffee machine. Bicycles and non-motorised water sports equipment are complimentary. Other activities include nature walks, jungle trekking, a mangrove and island boat tour, or if you're feeling creative, batik painting.
THE FINDER & THE DATAI SUITE SUMMER STAY SPECIAL From RM2, 730 inclusive of accommodation, buffet breakfast for two adults and two children, welcome drinks, free meals for children at all in-house eateries when dining with paying parents, non-alcoholic mini bar beverages, jungle treks with the resort's resident nature expert, free Wi-Fi. Book for four nights and enjoy an extra night free! Valid until November 30. Tel: (604) 959 2500, www.thedatai.com.my, Email: reservation@thedatai.com.my
PHI PHI, THAILAND
Situated on a prime stretch of soft white sand near Phi Phi Island's northern tip, Zeavola Resort is the perfect getaway location to relax, recharge and reinvigorate.
THE FINDER & ZEAVOLA RESORT SPECIAL Book a stay in a Village suite at THB8,000 per night for two or more consecutive nights and be upgraded to a Garden suite - where you'll enjoy a spacious 60 square metre suite with an extended living room and private garden for sunbathing. Valid until September 30. Tel: 075 627 024, www.zeavola.com, Email: sales@zinchospitality.com
SENTOSA, SINGAPORE 
Renowned for being a family-friendly destination, Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort has launched the Cool Zone, a two-storey kids' club free for in-house guests aged four to 12 years. Under full supervision, kids can get creative, play video games or exhaust themselves on a large, winding slide descending to a pool of colourful balls. Meals are also provided.
Enjoy a sumptuous meal at the new Dine On 3, home to Casserole, Silver Shell Café, 8 Noodles and The Bubble Bar. Or for a beachside date, head down to the ever-popular Barnacles Restaurant and share a fresh seafood platter by the waterfront, or try one of Trapizza's signature wood-fire crispy, thin-crust pizzas.
THE FINDER & SHANGRI-LA's RASA SENTOSA RESORT SPECIAL From $426 per night for two adults and two children (under 12 years), inclusive of: Valid until September 30.
• Free entry to Sentosa Island and Sentosa Express tickets.
• Accommodation, with one sofa bed.
• Buffet breakfast.
• Buffet dinner with drinks.
• 10 percent off a-la-carte Rasa Spa treatments.
• Use of Cool Zone kids' club, including lunch or dinner.
• Three swings on The Flying Trapeze.
• Two tickets to Megazip adventure.
• One-hour of selected water sports facilities.
101 Siloso Road, Sentosa. Tel: 6235 1666, www.shangri-la.com, Email: reservations.sls@shangri-la.com
SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA
Set against an idyllic backdrop of landscaped gardens and flowing waterways, Alila Sothea exudes the elegance of a grand Khmer villa. Enjoy the resort's many amenities, including invigorating natural spa therapies and culinary delights at in-house restaurants. No visit to Siem Reap is complete without visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Angkor Archaeological Park - particularly the legendary temple of Angkor Wat. Explore the small, vibrant town of Siem Reap, savour authentic Khmer food, enjoy a lively bar scene, catch live cultural performances and shop for local artworks and handicrafts at the Angkor Night Market. Venture out to the sleepy countryside on a bicycle tour, or take a boat ride along Tonle Sap Lake to view Cambodia's floating villages.
THE FINDER & ALILA SOTHEA SPECIAL Choose from three packages: Siem Reap Escapade from US$207 (Deluxe), Angkor Discovery from US$440 (Queen), Royal Angkor Experience from US$593 (King). Inclusive of: accommodation, airport transfers, daily breakfast, tuk-tuk transport, personal guide to Angkor Wat, Spa Alila gifts and dining options for Queen and King categories.Valid until September 30. Tel: +855 63 966 788 www.alilahotels.com, Email: sothea@alilahotels.com
Posted July 2011
