AMPHAWA

Sailing with the Firefly

Get away from Bangkok’s blazing hot to the riverside village Amphawa. The destination famous for its fireflies has just welcomed a newbie, Baan Amphawa Resort & Spa (22 Bangkapom-Kaewfah Rd., Amphawa, 034-752-222, www.baanamphawa.com). Traditional Thai teak houses among a tropical garden are home to rooms, suites and pool suites. Baan Amphawa now has a package for two that includes a night in a superior room, breakfast, firefly trip for two or a one-hour Thai massage for one and free wifi. The package is B3,499 and valid through Jun 30.

BANGSAEN

Run Away From Summer

Looking for a quick getaway this summer? Only a one-hour drive from Bangkok, The Tide Resort (44/1 Bangsaen Beach 1 Rd., Saensuk, Muang, Chonburi, 038-399-200, www.thetide-resort.com) brings out two packages. Hello Holiday offers a two-night stay in a deluxe room for two with a plush dinner at B5,800. Summer Breeze, a special promotion for spa lovers, houses you and your companion in a deluxe room for one night. It also includes a two-hour-and-fifteen-minute spa treatment at only B5,600. The deals include a breakfast buffet, fruit basket and a 10 percent discount for additional meals. Through Jun 30.

KRABI

Water, Sea, Sun

Here’s a last minute Songkran plan for you. The luxurious Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi Resort & Spa (200 Moo 3, Klong Muang Beach, Nongtalay, Muang, 075-627-800, www.sofitel.com) offers a two-night package at B11,900. The package for two also comes with daily breakfast, a dinner, roundtrip airport transfer, fruit basket, 10 percent discount at Le Spa and late check out (3pm). Apr 11-16.

SAMUI

Splashing On

Anantara Resort Koh Samui (101/3 Bophut Bay, Samui, 077-428-300/-9, http://samui.anantara.com) combines tradition with fun at their special Songkran event. On Apr 12, attend a Buddha water blessing, muay talay (sea boxing), kayak competition, traditional Thai dancing in the evening and Miss Songkran pageant. On Apr 13, take the Buddha water blessing ceremony on the road, or try a Thai cooking class and a Thai boxing show. From now to Apr 30, the rate is B4,900 for a night in a deluxe room.

PATTAYA

Like It Hard?

You know how it’s like: half-naked farangs, free Speedo show, sexy splashy war and all that jazz. If that sounds like home, Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya has a Songkran Celebration package to offer. At B9,990 per person, the deal includes two nights in a superior room, one complimentary dinner for two, free pool floats and of course, free water rifles. There are also foam parties on Sat 12 and 19, which starts slowly at 5pm but will certainly turn rough as the night progresses. Apr 12-20.

HUA HIN

More for Songkran

For this Songkran fest, if you want to enjoy peaceful Hua Hin, try the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa (1573 Petchkasem Rd., Tambon Cha-Am, Ampur Cha-Am, Petchburi, 032-708-080. www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton). Its April Blessings package includes a one-night stay in any type of room, a choice of “Grab a Crab” set lunch or dinner for two and a 1-hour Thai massage. B5,500 or B7,000 on Apr 11-15. Through Apr 30.