By Rama Gaind.
Appealing travel packages with attractive tropical destinations, comprehensive inclusions and competitive prices are difficult to resist. These two will entice.
On the southern coast of Sri Lanka, KK Beach combines, naturally, stylish affordability with comfortable accommodation and delicious cuisine. On offer is a special package that’s sure to please.
Australian surfers eager to drop in on Sri Lanka’s top breaks can now do so with a new ‘Gnarly Surf Deal’ being offered by KK Beach located near Galle.
On the doorstep of popular Sri Lankan surf spots Unawatuna, Dalawella, Weligama, Midigama and Mirissa – KK Beach is offering surf lovers a four-night stay, inclusive of daily morning and evening surf lessons and tuk tuk transfers.
On offer is daily breakfast and dinner, welcome drinks, daily signature KK cocktail, and local tours to Galle Fort and Martin Wickramashinhge folk museum.
Prices start at US$2,500* in a penthouse suite.
This package is ideal for those eager to discover Galle’s surf scene, whilst immersing themselves in the local culture and surrounds.
Package inclusions are:
- Daily surfing lessons (morning and evening) at Weligama Beach
- Welcome drinks
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Daily breakfast
- Daily dinner
- Daily KK signature cocktail
- Galle Fort visit during stay by tuk tuk
- Martin Wickramashinhge folk museum visit
- All transfers for surfing by tuk tuk
- Early check-in and late check-out (based on availability)
- One-way airport transfer
- Service charge and taxes
The second in the KK Collection, KK Beach, is located on Habaraduwa Beach. With access to pristine golden beaches, azure cool waters and breath-taking crimson sunsets off the oceanfront, the chic, smart-contemporary boutique hotel provides memorable experiences centered around the majestic Indian Ocean.
Just 12km from historic Galle and perched on west side of Habaraduwa, the golden sand beaches stretch out either side as far as the eye can see.
Rayavadee Romance in Krabi, Thailand
Whether guests are looking to visit a deserted beach at sunset or spend the day on a luxurious speedboat visiting Phi Phi Island or Phang Nga Bay, the array of sea excursions in Thailand promise exhilarating adventure and romance.
One can kayak through a pristine mangrove forest, climb aboard an elephant for a ramble through the Krabi landscape, scale a rock wall with a private rock-climbing instructor, hike a nature trail to a waterfall, learn to scuba dive or discover the art of Thai cooking.
Rayavadee in Krabi, Thailand, presents an idyllic setting for a romantic escape with a loved one. In fact, couples travelling from Australia to this popular holiday resort are invited to enjoy a special three-night honeymoon experience combining beautiful accommodation, a fabulous dinner in a grotto, a chance to cook up a traditional Thai meal, relaxing and rejuvenating with a special massage of choice and an action-packed snorkeling adventure complete with picnic lunch.
Set within the spectacular scenery of Krabi’s Marine National Park in the heart of the Phranang Peninsula on southern Thailand’s Andaman coast, Rayavadee features luxurious pavilions and beachfront villas spread over 10.5 hectares of coconut groves and tropical landscapes, set against a backdrop of sheer limestone cliffs and bordered by three beaches.
Select Vacations’ three-night Rayavadee Romance offer is priced from $2,099* per person twin share including:
- Three nights for two people in a deluxe pavilion
- Complimentary bottle of champagne on arrival
- Daily breakfast at Raya Dining
- Barbecue dinner at The Grotto
- 75-minute massage of choice for two people at The Rayavadee Spa
- Thai cookery class
- Private half-day snorkeling excursion to Bamboo Island with a picnic lunch
- Round trip Krabi Airport to Rayavadee transfers
This special offer is available for stays at Rayavadee until 30 April 2019.
A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Rayavadee presents award-winning architecture, fine cuisine, a relaxation spa and a fleet of speedboats for excursions to surrounding islands.
The resort, surrounded on three sides by sand beaches, permeates a sense of tropical relaxation. Krabi is a hidden gem … and once you discover it … you’ll be captivated.
DETAILS BOX
KK Beach in Sri Lanka
T: +94 91 494 3700 +94 773 429 555
*Subject to availability and conditions apply. Valid until 30 November 2019.
Rayavadee in Krabi, Thailand
T: Select Vacations on 1300 731 531 (toll free)
*This special offer is available for stays until 30 April 2019.