By Rama Gaind.
Guests can return to paradise and stay at breath-taking beach resorts like SAii Phi Phi Island Village, nestled on an 800-metre-long private beach.
The school holidays are almost upon us and Thailand is inviting overseas guests back to the ‘Land of Smiles’ for an unforgettable vacation.
There are many reasons why holidaymakers keep returning: it could be the tranquil beaches, exotic cuisine, magnificent temples and scenery, colourful history or cultural and archaeological sites. From dynamic cities to idyllic islands, modern marvels to ancient wonders, this stunning southeast Asian destination sets the stage for every type of escape, including fun-filled family holidays and romantic couples’ retreats. With almost all travel restrictions having been removed, this is the ideal time to rediscover the wonders of Thailand.
International visitors are in for a treat. Many of Thailand’s top hotel operators have created exclusive value-added promotions and special offers to celebrate the return of the holiday season.
To ensure it’s happy holidays for everyone, all you have to do is simply pick your perfect place to stay and start planning a dream vacation!
To start with, think of SAii Laguna Phuket features glorious sun-drenched swimming pools, just steps from the sandy beach and cerulean sea. Nestled between the sparkling lagoons of Laguna Phuket and the golden sands of Bangtao Beach, it is a haven of adventure. All ages can unwind in style with huge swimming pools, waterfront restaurants, a Marine & Beach Centre, Mafeung & Mafai’s Junior Beach Club & Camp, a tennis centre with four courts, plus squash, archery, yoga and more! Ask about the resort’s ‘Thailand Reopening Offer’ that includes free stays for up to two children, a complimentary room upgrade, a 25 per cent F&B discount and one-way airport transfer for suite bookings.
SAii Laguna Phuket features glorious sun-drenched swimming pools, just steps from the sandy beach and cerulean sea.
Another option is to look at SAii Phi Phi Island Village, the free-spirited five-star lifestyle sanctuary nestled in 28.3 hectares of tropical gardens overlooking the Andaman Sea. Visitors are invited to enjoy eco-sensitive activities and excursions at its Marine Discovery Centre, plus water sports on the turquoise sea, wellness at Lèn Forest Spa, blissful beachfront dining and much more. If you opt for a ‘Thailand Reopening Offer’ your stay could include free stays for up to two children, early check-in and late check-out, a room upgrade and a 25 per cent F&B discount. Five-night suite and villa bookings will be rewarded with a free dinner.
Reopening offers
SAii Koh Samui Choengmon is a stunning all-pool suite and villa retreat set on a private sandy bay. Guests can kayak on the glittering waves, snorkel at the reef, swim in the seafront pool, be soothed at Lèn Spa or savour creative cuisine at Miss Olive Oyl, the beachside restaurant. The ‘Thailand Reopening Offer’ includes daily breakfast, early check-in and late check-out, free stays for up to two children, a room upgrade, roundtrip airport transfers, and a 25 per cent discount on F&B and spa treatments. Five-night stays will also receive a free dinner and seven-night bookings include a couple’s spa therapy.
If a five-star family resort with spacious suites and pool villas is more to your liking, then opt for Santiburi Koh Samui, a fully-equipped Sports Centre, Water Sports Centre, floodlit tennis courts, Lèn Spa, Panya & Yim’s Junior Camp and diverse dining destinations, all spread among 9.3 hectares of coconut palms and lotus ponds overlooking a 300-metre-long sandy bay. The ‘Thailand Reopening Offer’ includes daily breakfast, early check-in and late check-out, a room upgrade and 25 per cent off F&B and spa treatments. Seven-night bookings will be rewarded with a free dinner and guests staying for 10 nights will enjoy a dinner and spa treatment.
Santiburi Koh Samui is a fantastic five-star family resort, all spread among coconut palms and lotus ponds overlooking a 300-metre-long sandy bay.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand says the kingdom has been rated as the fourth most attractive travel destination in the world post-pandemic, with Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Hua Hin being the top Thai cities global travellers look up online, according to Visa Global Travel Intentions Study 2021.
Effective 1 July, 2022, Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration has approved the removal of the ‘Thailand Pass’ registration scheme and an US$10,000 health insurance requirement for international visitors. Foreign nationals will only be required to show proof of either a certificate of vaccination, a negative RT-PCR or professional ATK test result within 72 hours of travel. These can be in a print or digital format.
Random checks will be made on arrivals at Thailand’s international airports or land border checkpoints (in 22 provinces). Unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travellers, who are random-checked and who are unable to show proof of a pre-arrival negative test, will be required to undergo a professional ATK test at the point of entry.
DETAILS BOX
For more information and reservations, visit:
www.saiiresorts.com
www.santiburisamui.com
For health travel updates, go to: www.tatnews.org
