| When
it comes to offering a well-rounded vacation, Thailand
has it all—urban pleasures, fabulous beaches
and remote jungle towns, plus great food and shopping.
Whether you start down south on the islands (Phuket
is a favorite) or up north in Chiang Mai, you’ll
fall in love with this diverse country.
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BANGKOK
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BUSINESS
AND PLEASURE
Business
Travel Guide
When
business visitors aren't converging in air-conditioned
offices, they're taking full advantage of after hours
pursuits, which range from global dining and non-stop
bar hopping, to massage (the legit kind), meditation
and even ice hockey. |
CHIANG MAI
TRAVEL SPECIAL
Holistic for the Holidays
Escape the winter blues and indulge in some holistic healing at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi in Thailand. This mystical hideway's December package includes a free, 80-minute ayurvedic treatment at the deluxe Dheva Spa. |
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THE
NEC-PLUS ULTRA OF THAI SPAS
The
Spa at the Four Seasons Resort, Chiang Mai
Nestled deep in the heart of the Mae
Rim Valley is the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, one
of Thailand's—and possibly the world's—most
luxurious and outstanding resorts. |
PARADISE
FOUND
Mandarin
Oriental Dhara Dhevi
Sanskrit
for "Star Goddess," the Dhara Dhevi resort
is an ornate,
sixty-acre
royal village that pays homage to the
lost Lanna Kingdom of Northern Thailand. Enjoy modern
luxuries and an incredible spa set among traditional
temples
and teak
villas.
See
also: The hotel's Dheva Spa
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LAND
OF SMILES
Rachamankha
Setting the bar for the burgeoning boutique
hotel movement in Thailand is the sophisticated Rachamankha
in Chiang Mai. Rather than a designer's nostalgic idea
of ancient Thailand, this is an authentic endeavor. |
ON
THE RIVER'S EDGE
The
Spa at The Chedi, Chiang Mai
The Chedi, Chiang Mai
hotel is a newcomer to the northern Thai city of Chiang
Mai. It sits right on the banks of the Mae Ping River
and oozes both minimalist design and historic charm.
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HUA HIN
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TOP 10 HEALTH RETREATS
Chiva-Som
Health Resort
Located on the country’s western coast, this resort offers much more than a day at the beach. A holistic sanctuary with an emphasis on integrative medicine, Chiva-Som utilizes unique diagnostic techniques that can often identify issues orthodox medicine may have missed.
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PHUKET
TRAVEL NEWS
Sri Panwa Phuket
Sri Panwa, one of Thailand's top luxury resorts on its southeast end, recently opened its Sai Spa, a fusion of traditional Thai techniques and modern treatments, as well as its Baba Dining Lounge, which offers contemporary Thai and international cuisine. |
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TOP 10 SPA HOTELS WORLDWIDE
Banyan Tree Phuket
Indulge at Asia's original tropical garden spa, surrounded by coconut groves and blonde beaches. The signature treatment is a lemongrass and cucumber scrub combined with acupressure massage. Holistic therapies based on traditional Thai practices are offered here, along with Jacuzzis, steam rooms, outdoor showers and sunken pools. |
OCEAN FRONT VILLAS
Sri Panwa Phuket
Situated on 32 acres of rainforest above the azure blue waters of the Andaman Sea, Sri Panwa is considered one of the top resorts in Phuket, Thailand. See why celebrities and jet-setters flock to this luxurious resort for splendid views and relaxation. |
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(Updated:
06/19/08 KR)
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