MAE HONG SON

Going Up

Pai’s charms are already well known, so well known that during peak season, you have to put up with throngs of university students, traffic jams and plenty of hassles. But, at this time of year, you can experience the town at peace. Enjoy tranquility in the chic design of The Quarter (245 Moo 1, Chaisongkram Rd., Tambon Viengtai, Ampur Pai, 053-699-423, 053-699-947. www.thequarterhotel.com) and take advantage of their two-nights’ Pai Great Escape Package. Included in the deal are the options to take an elephant ride, go bamboo rafting and visit Lod cave before enjoying a candlelit dinner for two back at the resort. B5,250 for two people per room. Through Oct 15.

CHANTABURI

Arabian Nights

Always fancied a trip to Morocco but never had the money? With its colorful quilts, exotic ceiling lamps and bedouin-style décor, Al Medina (99 Moo 7, Kung Viman beach, Nayaiarm, 08-5334-3555, 08-5155-3333. www.almedinabeach.com) does a good job of recreating North Africa, just two and a half hours from Bangkok in Chantaburi Province. Each of its nine rooms are decorated in a distinctive style, but the highlights are Fez (with private beachfront Jacuzzi) and Casablanca (with private roof deck). Book at least two nights and get a special 10 percent discount. B3,780-5,670 per night (B3,240-4,860, weekdays.) Through Nov 30.

KRABI

Sweet Sensation

Lost that loving feeling? Here’s the perfect package to rekindle the passion or simply a great way to apologize for spending the last month watching the Euro 2008. Amari Vogue Resort (149 Moo 3, Tambon Nongtalay, Ampur Muang, 075-607-777. www.amari.com) is currently running a Castaway Romance promotion. At B37,390 for two people the deal includes three nights in a honeymoon deluxe suite (complete with rose petals on the bed), an in-room herbal bath treatment, a four-hour spa package for two at Sivara Spa, bottle of sparkling wine and a chocolate fountain, private beachside fire dancing show, candlelit dinner by the sea, breakfast in bed every morning and airport transfer with sparkling wine and canapé served on the way. If all that doesn’t work then it’s probably time to accept you’re probably with the wrong person! Through Oct 31.

HUA HIN

It’s Magic

Another deal for couples looking to celebrate their love, or lust, for one another. Asara Villa and Suites Hua Hin (53 Hua Hin Soi 5, 032-547-555. www.asaravillaandsuite.com) offers two nights in a deluxe suite, a bottle of sparkling wine, daily buffet breakfast (or breakfast in bed), one-hour complimentary massages for two and one private candlelit dinner on the beach. If you really want to avoid the outside world and wallow in each other’s company then you can upgrade to a one-bedroom pool villa for free if you stay during weekdays, plus get a 40 percent discount for any third night booked. From B18,500. Through Oct 31.

Time To Rock

Yet another "boutique resort" has landed in the prime area of Hua Hin, though this one might actually be worthy of the name considering it has just 26 rooms and is finished in a contemporary style. The Rock Hua Hin (4/44 Moo Baan Takiab Rd., 032-537-100. www.therockhuahin.com) also has the benefit of being located a little bit further out of town at Khao Takiab, where the beach is much cleaner and the atmosphere generally a little more tranquil. In total, there are 16 deluxe rooms, seven suites and three pool villas to choose from, and, at present, you can get a 25 percent discount on all types of rooms for weekday bookings. Prices start from B5,253 for a deluxe room. Through Jul 31.