Following the overwhelming success of its Phuket Rediscovered campaign, Centara Hotels & Resorts, is rolling out special deals in more key destinations across Thailand.
The Ultimate Seven Night Experience offers travellers the chance to enjoy a full- or half-board meal plan in Phuket, Krabi, Pattaya, Hua Hin, or Bangkok, complete with a choice of activities for guests to immerse in the local culture and experience more of the destination.
Since July 2021, vaccinated travellers to Phuket have been able to visit the resort island without the need to quarantine. Thailand has also recently announced plans to welcome fully immunised visitors from 10 countries including the US, UK, Singapore, China, and Germany, who will be able to visit anywhere in the country from November 1, 2021.
Thailand Discovered offers are available for booking from now until December 20, 2021 for stays until March 31, 2022. Rates start from 52,500 baht (US$1,573.30) net for a seven-night stay for two guests. CentaraThe1 members enjoy 15 per cent savings.
Phuket Rediscovered: a seven-night experience comes with accommodation at Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket or Maikhao Dream Villa Resort and Spa, Centara Boutique Collection, choice of activities, and more.
Krabi Rediscovered: a seven-night beach escape is enhanced with a full-board meal plan, roundtrip airport transfers and complimentary excursions to a choice of Phi Phi Island, Four Islands, or Hong Island.
Hua Hin Rediscovered: the seaside charm is played up with a half-board stay in a pool villa at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, complete with private roundtrip transfers to and from Bangkok, a Thai cooking class, and an exquisite afternoon tea set.
Pattaya Rediscovered: a full-board stay at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya is perfect for families, thanks to the property’s new playground, The Lost World Adventure Land, which features slides, trampolines, and digging pit, as well as aerial courses and obstacle courses in the sky.
Bangkok Rediscovered: enjoy the Thai capital with a full-board stay at Centara Grand at CentralWorld, complete with roundtrip airport transfers and complimentary Champagne.
Bookings are open from now till December 20, for stays until March 31, 2022.
For more information, visit www.centarahotelsresorts.com/thailand-rediscovered
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