In celebration of World Sleep Day which falls every year on March 18, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is rolling out additional benefits across the group's spas as well as complimentary F&B benefits.
Fans of Mandarin Oriental will have choices from a list of complementary treatment enhancements when visiting spas with experiences such as the Oriental Scalp Massage that focuses on pressure points around the scalp and neck using signature Quintessence oil; Digital Finger Massage designed to release tension that accumulates in hands and wrists; and Eye Spa featuring pressure point massage and eye-opening exercises.
Visit mandarinoriental.com.
Weekend deals available at Cape & Kantary Hotels
Cape & Kantary Hotels has launched "Weekend Specials" promotions for guests who travel Friday to Sunday to stay at the hotels in various destinations across Thailand including Chiang Mai, Prachin Buri, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ayutthaya, Rayong and Chon Buri.
Room rates start from 1,600 baht per night from now until Oct 31.
Call 1627 or visit capekantaryhotels.com/weekend.
Throw a bash at Marriott International Bangkok
Marriott International's Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 last week launched wedding, engagement and after-party offers for guests to host weddings and special events starting from 1,000 baht per person.
Offers include engagement ceremony from 45,000 baht net, wedding ceremony (minimum 50 guests) from 1,000 baht net per person (with cocktail) or 1,200 baht net per person (with international buffet) and after-party at WXYZ bar or an event room from 1,000 baht net per person.
Visit bit.ly/WeddingsAtAloftBangkok.
AirAsia Thailand set to resume international routes
AirAsia Thailand will resume international flights from Don Mueang, Phuket and Hat Yai airports, flying 18 routes to seven countries starting next month. Passengers can fly with ease as quarantine requirements have been lifted and also enjoy promotional fares starting from only 1,690 baht one way. Booking is available on the AirAsia Super App from now until Sunday for travel from now until Oct 31 with unlimited flight changes (Unlimited flight change request to be processed by June 15 for new travel date up to June 30. The changing fee will be waived but a fare difference may be incurred).
Passengers travelling from Thailand to various countries with flights operated by AirAsia will be able to travel without quarantine according to the travel requirements of each country, while those arriving in Thailand will be able to bypass quarantine with the Test&Go Scheme by registering for an electronic entry certificate, Thailand Pass, in advance. Passengers are also advised to explore more details on the required documentation and information at tp.consular.go.th.
AlUla Moments sets new Guinness World Record
AlUla Moments in association with the Saudi Arabian Ballooning Federation has broken the Guinness World Records title, the World's Largest Hot Air Balloon Glow Show.
The record was set earlier this month near Hegra, the first Unesco World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia. The site is famous for more than 100 carved Nabataean tombs which feature more than 2,000 years of remarkably well-preserved inscriptions and symbols on the sandstone mountains.
A total of 142 brightly-lit balloons were streamlined together in a show over the ancient site that brightened the skies and illuminated the rock-strewn desert landscape. The previous record was also achieved in AlUla -- during its arts and cultural festival, Winter at Tantora, in 2019 -- that time it was with 100 balloons.
The World's Largest Hot Air Balloon Glow Show was part of AlUla Skies, a new festival in the AlUla Moments event calendar. The festival included sunrise and sunset balloon experiences with around 150 balloons floating serenely over the stunning ancient site.
This is not the first time AlUla has broken world records. Maraya -- the multi-purpose conference and entertainment venue -- also holds a Guinness World Record title for the World's Largest Mirrored Building, featuring 9,740m² of mirrors, creating a stunning mirage reflecting the mountains and sandscapes of Ashar Valley.
AlUla Moments winter events calendar is designed to offer engaging, authentic arts, music and cultural experiences inspired by the land of civilisations. The events continue with AlUla Wellness festival and Arts AlUla running until the end of this month.
Visit ExperienceAlUla.com.
