The Leisure Rate starts from THB 8,000 per night for a Two-Bedroom Duplex Pool Villa, inclusive of breakfast, WiFi internet access and non-alcoholic mini bar. The rate also includes tax and service charge.

The Residence Phuket by Lantern Hotels & Resorts is only a short walk from Bangtao beach. A wide range of recreational activities are available at the resort, including spa treatments at Hatakarn Spa, or the ultimate Andaman Sea yachting excursion onboard Richmond I, a luxurious sailing catamaran. Charters are available by the day or overnight and can accommodate a group of up to eight people.

The ‘Stay More Pay Less’ promotion is available from 1 September 2010 until 31 October 2011 (except 24 December 2010 – 5 January 2011).

Until 30 September 2010, the rate of R5,100 a night is discounted to just R3,400 with the additional night promotion, including breakfast. From 1 October – 19 December 2010 the discount reduces the high season rate of R5,950 a night to R3,960.

Situated on Cape Town’s fashionable Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, with panoramic views across to Table Mountain, One&Only Cape Town is one of the most luxurious hotels in this region of South Africa. Wine lovers can now benefit from a new Winelands Tour bookable through the resort, with prices starting from R3,000.

The magnificent scenery, award-winning wines and gourmet cuisine of the Western Cape Winelands is an experience not to be missed. The Winelands stretch from the outskirts of Cape Town to the semi-desert plains of the Little Karoo and most notably include the wine farms of Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington and Franschhoek (all between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours by car from Cape Town). No less than 560 wineries in the Western Cape region pay testament to South Africa’s appreciation of fine wines. This area is also renowned for its distinctive Cape-Dutch architecture, which dates back to the early 18th century.

The full day experience starts with a visit to Waterford Estate in Stellenbosch to enjoy the unique flavour and blend of dark and milk chocolate paired with Waterford Estate Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Natural Sweet wines. This taste sensation is then followed by a visit to Rustenburg’s wine tasting centre nearby, a family-owned gem that upholds traditional values as a modern player in the global wine stakes.

Guests are then taken to Graham Beck Wine Estate in Franschhoek – acknowledged as one of the great sources of fine wine from the Cape. Here the interior could most aptly be compared to a chic wine bar or cocktail lounge and represents a state-of-the-art setting to showcase the latest of the Graham Beck range of ultra-premium Cap Classique and wines. Established in 1983, the family run business is now entering its third generation.

For lunch, guests enjoy a legendary feast of culinary delights at La Petit Ferme in Franschhoek, voted a ‘Top 10’ restaurant by South Africa’s leading publication, Wine Magazine. The food reflects the creative energy and raw talent of a dedicated team of staff with an abundance of fresh local ingredients.

Whether it’s Bangkok’s shimmering malls, the serene white beaches of Phuket or the mystical hill tribes of Chiang Mai, there is a Thai experience for everyone. The promotion is based on a three-night consecutive stay and the conditions of hotel credit use will vary per property.

Hotels include:

Bangkok
Dusit Princess Srinakarin (Preferred Hotel Group travel partner)
Dusit Thani Bangkok (Preferred Hotel Group travel partner)
Dream Bangkok (Preferred Boutique)
lebua at State Tower (Preferred Hotels and Resorts)
Royal Princess Larn Luang, Bangkok (Preferred Hotel Group travel partner)
Chiang Mai
DusitD2 Chiang Mai (Preferred Hotel Group travel partner)
RatiLanna Riverside Spa Resort (Preferred Hotels and Resorts)
Royal Princess Chiang Mai (Preferred Hotel Group travel partner)
Hua Hin
Dusit Thani Hua Hin (Preferred Hotel Group travel partner)
Koh Chang
Dusit Princess Koh Chang (Preferred Hotel Group travel partner)
Phuket
La Flora Resort Patong (Summit Hotels & Resorts)
La Flora Resort & Spa Khao Lak (Summit Hotels & Resorts)

To book, search for “Reasons to Return to Thailand” in the GDS under master chain code of PV. Offer is valid until September 30, 2010 with a minimum of three night stay. Terms and conditions apply.

The introductory rate is inclusive of unlimited in-room wireless internet service, soft drinks and juices from the mini-bar, which will be replenished daily, teas and coffees from the in-room coffee machine, and movies on request.

Plus, guests who stay two consecutive nights will enjoy the third night free. The promotion is valid until 31 October 2010.

Located adjacent to Siam Paragon in the absolute centre of Bangkok, the Siam Kempinski, offers 303 rooms and suites. All rooms in the hotel overlook landscaped tropical gardens with extensive water features including three saltwater swimming pools.

In all rooms, guests enjoy two telephone lines with voicemail, connectivity such as I-pod, high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), DVD player, 42-inch (105cm) flat screen high definition LED TV, and wireless internet access.

In addition there is a business centre with private meeting rooms, full supporting secretarial services and an ultra modern gymnasium.

For culinary matters, the Siam Kempinski offers the Brasserie Europa for European all day dining with terrace option and the T Lounge for select teas, coffees and champagnes. On 1 August the property will also open the Rotunda Pool Bar and the 1897 whisky bar and cigar court, named in honour of Kempinski’s founding date. Other signature outlets will follow such as the Sra Bua for modern Thai cuisine.

Guests upgrading to the Siam Kempinski’s dedicated Executive Floor also enjoy complimentary wireless internet access in the lounge, pressing service for one garment per day per room and use of the Executive Lounge meeting room up to two hours per day.

Tune Hotels Westminster will be the first of 15 locations scheduled to open across the Greater London area by 2017, creating an additional 1,500 rooms and representing a total investment of £150 million for the capital’s hospitality sector. Globally the brand is aiming for 100 hotels in its portfolio by 2015.

As with low cost airlines, guests are encouraged to book online and well in advance in order to enjoy exceptionally low prices, typically from £35 per night with promotional rooms regularly available from as low as £9 per night. Online booking is now available for stays between 30 Aug 2010 – 30 April 2011.

In addition to that, Tune Hotels released 200 room nights priced at 1 Penny each at 12.01am, Tuesday, 13 July 2010.

Featuring captivating views of the city from 360° floor to ceiling windows, the John Hancock Tower is a must-see in downtown Chi, offering visitors Chicago’s most dazzling skyline view of the city and Lake Michigan.

Guests who book The Skyline Package with the Millennium Knickerbocker will receive:
Overnight accommodations in a Superior guestroom
$50 dining gift card to the 95th Floor Signature Room at the John Hancock Tower
A chilled bottle of wine upon arrival
Evening turndown service
The Skyline Package starts at $199. Interested guests can contact the hotel directly at (312) 751-8100, or book online at www.millenniumhotels.com/knickerbocker with the code SKYLINE.

The Marina Bay Sands integrated resort houses 2,560 hotel rooms and suites, a 340-meter long rooftop Sands SkyPark, a museum, shopping malls, celebrity chef restaurants, as well as a casino, which launched the trial running two months ago.

During a press conference on Wednesday, the integrated resort said that an average of about 25,000 people visit the casino each day since its soft opening, and some 500,000 punters have passed through the casino this month alone.

When fully open, the Marina Bay Sands is expected to attract over 70,000 visitors a day and 18 million visitors a year.

Sheldon Adelson, Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands, the parent company of Marina Bay Sands, predicted the 5.5-billion-U.S.- dollar property would usher in a new era of tourism development.

“For countries serious about boosting tourism and creating new jobs, the integrated resort model is unmatched and Marina Bays Sands will now be the reference point by which all new tourism projects are judged,” Adelson said.

Until 31 August 2010, Thais and expatriates living in the Kingdom can experience the Sofitel Bangkok Silom with rooms from THB 2,533++ per room per night. The rate includes:

- One night a room (single / double Occupancy).
- Daily breakfast for 1 or 2 persons.
- 20% discount on food and beverage.
- 30% discount at Anne Sémonin Spa between 10 am – 4 pm (Advanced reservation is required).
- Complimentary Wi-Fi internet in all public areas.

Terms and conditions apply.

Travellers can experience one night in a Superior room for THB 3,599+++ which drops to THB 2,600+++ if you stay three consecutive nights or more. One night in a Deluxe room costs THB 4,599, with the rate dropping to THB 3,600+++ for three consecutive nights or more.

The rates are subject to 10% service charge and applicable government taxes. Terms and conditions apply.

U Chiang Mai, just 20 minutes from Chiang Mai International Airport, is located in the heart of Chiang Mai’s city on Ratchadamnoen Road. All 41 rooms at the hotel feature private balcony with a day bed, rain shower, IDD telephone, tea & coffee making facilities, satellite TV, electronic safe, hair dryer, iPod with iPod docking station and speakers.

Rooms at the Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila come with a private bathroom with bathtub, minibar and tea/coffee maker. 24-hour room service is available.

Guests can swim or relax in the hotel’s outdoor pool. Tour desk, car rental and airline services are provided at the concierge. The hotel offers foreign currency exchange.

Seven Corners Restaurant features an international buffet. Chinese cuisine is served at the Xin Tian Di Restaurant. Bar One offers cocktails, live entertainment and billiard facilities.

Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila is within walking distance of the Ortigas MRT Station. The hotel is a 30-minute drive away from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Hotel Rooms: 263.