PHUKET

Chill or Thrills
Indigo Pearl (Nai Yang Beach & National Park, Phuket, 076-327-006. www.indigopearl.com) gives you a choice of six three-day-two-night packages during the low season. For adrenaline seekers, check out the Adventure Challenge, which gives you a rush of both height (bungee jumping) and speed (go-karting); B24,600-37,600 for two. However, if you would just rather spend your time relaxing, then pick Revivifying Wellness, which includes both yoga and water aerobics. Rates are B20,100-33,200 for two. Prices are inclusive of daily breakfast and roundtrip airport transfers, 20% discount on food and beverage in all dining outlets and late checkout. Through Oct 31.

CHIANG MAI

Hillside Meditation
The Veranda Chiang Mai-The High Resort (192 Moo 2, Hanpong Han Dong, 053-365-007. www.verandaresortandspa.com/chiangmai),
hidden away in the city’s surrounding
hills, boasts a fully equipped spa ready to pamper you. The High and Cool Package for two includes roundtrip airport transfers, two nights in the Valley Deluxe room including breakfast and afternoon tea, starting from B12,800 net. Through Oct 31.

A Serviced Stay
Navigate your way through the hills and wilderness of Chiang Mai while making
Kantary Hills Hotels and Serviced Apartments (44 Nimmanhemin Rd., Suthep, 05-322-211. www.kantarygroup.com) your hub. The Kantary Hills Package
includes three-day-two-night accommodation with breakfast buffet, chocolates,
cocktail drinks, one visit to the sauna and steam room and free airport
transfers. Rates for two start at B4,630 per night for a studio room. Larger parties can book a two bedroom suite (maximum four persons B10,460). Through Oct 31.

PATTAYA

Unlock the Treasure
In case you were in search of a rejuvenating
getaway, the Dusit Thani Pattaya’s (240/2 Pattaya Beach Road, 03-842-5611.www.dusit.com) Key to Paradise Package may be all you need to find it. With a minimum of two consecutive
nights for two persons, B4,000 per night gets you a superior garden view room including The Cascade’s buffet
breakfast, one free drink at the Lobby Lounge and a 15 percent discount on treatments from Deverana Spa. (B800 extra per night for an additional guest.) Book Sun-Fri and receive a free upgrade to one of the Superior Seaview rooms. Through Oct 31.

AIRLINES

BKK-add one stop here-JFK
As if traveling to the United States from Thailand didn’t take long enough, THAI Airways just announced the cancellation of direct flights from Bangkok to NYC. Another one bites the dust; blame it on high fuel prices. And, for those who will try to seek refuge at LAX, don’t get too comfortable with the direct route to Los Angeles as THAI is reducing the frequency of these flights.

Bird Noodles
THAI also has a 39% stake in Nok Air, which (after cutting some of its international
flights to Bangalore and Hanoi last Nov) just cut its Chiang Rai, Ubon Ratchathani
and Krabi routes. “If crude prices touch $160 a barrel, no airline, not just Nok Air, can survive. If it reaches $170 a barrel, I am better off selling noodles,”
Nok’s CEO, Patee Sarasin, was quoted by The Bangkok Post as saying.