Direct to Paradise at the Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort (Thailand)
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Direct to Paradise at the Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort (Thailand)
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Category: Asia Pacific - Thailand
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2011-06-29
New Direct Flights from Macau to Chiang Rai Now Available on Orient-Thai
Anytime of the year is perfect for visiting the Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort, and it just got easier and faster thanks to a new daily Orient-Thai direct flight from Macau to Chiang Rai. The special flight will run daily from now onwards with roundtrip rates as low as THB 6,200. As the only five-star resort in the beautiful Chiang Rai area, Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort is the perfect destination and the gateway to the Mekong, made even easier now with the direct Macau service.
“We are thrilled with the introduction of this service to Chiang Rai!” said General Manager Justin Malcolm. “The new direct flights from Macau make it easier, quicker and more convenient to enjoy this beautiful part of Thailand.”
Ranked as the top hotel in Chiang Rai by both Citibank and TripAdvisor, Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort is the gateway to the Mekong and promises an enchanting stay for any traveler or adventurer with the desire for a new perspective. Chic and stylish with an inspiring atmosphere and innovative cuisine, Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort is an ideal destination for a variety of experiences, uniquely offering amenities geared towards family travel, romance, or a spa retreat.
The new Orient-Thai service will leave Macau daily at 16:20, arriving in Chiang Rai at 17:50. Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort is located only minutes from the Chiang Rai Airport and less than an hour from the Golden Triangle, where Myanmar, Laos and Thailand converge. Flights on the new, direct Orient-Thai direct route must be booked in advance by calling +662 792 9299.
Le Méridien Chiang Rai offers 159 spacious and contemporary guestrooms and suites with a timeless, elegant design inspired by the Lanna culture of Thailand. The resort recently unveiled an entire new wing with 30 new Grand Deluxe Rooms, right next to the Mae Kok river. Each Grand Deluxe room offers 66 square meters of contemporary luxury along with stunning views of the Mae Kok River and the resort’s lake set against a mountainous background from an expansive private balcony. Inspired by the Lanna culture of Thailand, the Grand Deluxe rooms effortlessly blend Lanna architecture and culture with timeless elegance and design.
Guests seeking retreat will be delighted with the privacy and serenity of the resort, including soothing treatments and massages at Parvati Spa, a relaxing swim or invigorating workout, and private or group yoga sessions. Guests with adventure in mind can begin exploring the charms of Chiang Rai starting at the resort’s quay, where a longtail boat waits to take travelers downriver to visit the region’s fascinating hill-tribe villages. Other excursions include elephant treks and mountain biking or hiking tours through Chiang Rai’s renowned jungle trails.
From now through October, guests can also take advantage of the Taste of Chiang Rai, a special culinary package from now through October, 2011. Taste of Chiang Rai offers guests a gastronomic journey through the region, which will include a half-day in the lovely town of Mae Sai. The day begins with a private tour of the Prince Chakraband Pensiri Center for Plant Development, a stunning botanical garden, where guests will taste and pick fresh herbs and local produce to be used in creating their own recipes. From here, guests will participate in a hands-on outdoor cooking class focused on one of three authentic cuisines – Lanna, Thai or Western – and more than twenty signature dishes. After savoring their culinary creations, guests will be rewarded with a certificate of completion and gift of homemade signature Le Méridien jam.
Taste of Chiang Rai also offers two nights of luxurious accommodations with a complimentary upgrade to a Grand Deluxe River View Room, located in the resort’s newest wing, and daily breakfast for two at Latest Recipe. Rates for the Taste of Chiang Rai package begin at THB 7,000 per night for double occupancy, with a minimum stay of two nights. Taste of Chiang Rai is valid through October 31, 2011, pending availability.
About Le Méridien
Le Méridien, the Paris-born hotel brand currently represented by 104 properties in 50 countries, was acquired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) in November 2005. Since then, Le Méridien has gone through a brand re-launch, which included appointing a full-time Cultural Curator – French arts-provocateur Jérôme Sans – and transforming numerous guest touch points, thus bringing unique and interactive experiences to its guests. With close to 80 of its properties located in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Le Méridien provides an international complement to Starwood’s strong North American portfolio. Plans call for dynamic expansion of Le Méridien hotels and resorts within the next five years, concentrating in the U.S., Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, including destinations such as India, Thailand and China. Le Méridien recently opened new hotels in Dallas, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Shimei Bay (China), Xiamen (China), Chongqing Nan’an (China), Qingdao (China) and Taipei and recently signed a new deal in Coimbatore, India.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1,025 properties in 100 countries and territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts.
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