November 22, 2008 | Bangkok
Issue #263: Live Music

Amari Nova Suites,U Chiang Mai,The Barai, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin,Luxe Manor,Emirates

PATTAYA

Less Than Zero

To cool down during the remaining searing hot months, Amari Nova Suites (254 Moo 9 Petchtrakool, Nongprue, Banglamoong, 038-489-488. www.amari.com) has a License to Chill getaway that includes one night in a studio room with breakfast, a set dinner for two and two complimentary tickets (valued at B1,000) for you and a friend to enjoy a sub-zero experience at the -5 Ice Bar. You might even get upgraded to a one-bedroom suite depending on availability. Prices start from B5,800. Through Oct 31.

CHIANG MAI

Are U Thai?
First, they announce introductory rates, then they come up with an even cheaper deal. Is no one paying them a visit? From now on, Thais (and expats with Thai residency) can stay at U Chiang Mai (70 Ratchadamnoen Rd., Sripoom, 053-327-000. www.uhotelsresorts.
com) for B2,800 net (superior room) or B3,800 net (deluxe room). Daily breakfast included and free bikes provided. U Chiang Mai is an elegantly designed modern hotel with cute perks like personalization of your pillow and in-room amenities. It’s also close to the shopping on Tha Pae Road. And it’s not over. For every three nights booked, you will get a complimentary set dinner for two. Through Oct 31.

HUA HIN

Lots of Love

At The Barai, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin (91 Hua Hin-Khao Takiab Rd., 032-521-234. http://huahin.regency.hyatt.com) you can get a complete pampering experience that includes a choice of treatments in a private room or in one of the 18 elegant overnight suites designed by renowned Thai architect Lek Bunnag. The Romance Package is created for you and your loved one to stay two nights in the Barai suite with daily breakfast, four-course dinner for two, in-suite aromatherapy milk bath, foot reflexology, and two glasses of sparkling wine. From B28,000. Through Nov 15.

HONG KONG

Shop, Non-Stop
Shopaholics, this one’s for you. The Luxe Manor (39 Kimberley Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, 852-3763-8888. www.theluxemanor.com), whose eclectic decor ranges from Nordic to Oriental and from post-modern to surreal,has a promotion where you and a friend can stay two nights in a standard room (with daily breakfast), get a HK$500 (B2,200) gift voucher to shop at Lane Crawford, a one-day pass MTR ticket for two and afternoon tea at the hotel. From HK$1,350 (B5,786). Through Dec 31.

AIRLINES

Stayover in Dubai
This time, Emirates (02-664-1040. www.emirates.com/th) isn’t trying to win you over with cheap air fares but with nights in Dubai. Fly first class and get two-nights stay at The Palace-The Old Town or The Harbor Hotel and Residence. Or book a business class ticket and get one free night at Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel or The Harbor Hotel and Residence. Along with the promo, you will get an advance credit of US$100 (B3,370) for food, drinks and spa treatments at the hotel and a 96-hour Arab Emirates visa. Prices are B98,475 for first class and B87,725 for business class. Through Aug 31.

New & Noted

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Escape Routes

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After Hours

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First Person

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Scenestealer

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Body of the dead