If The Sarojin’s tailor made concept of ‘just for 2’, bonus nights with sparkling wine or the multiple awards including the “World Luxury Romantic Hotel” isn’t enough to convince Australians their dream honeymoon is only 1 hour north of Phuket, then perhaps a small comment of advice is just the ticket.

“Simply amazing! – We would like to thank all the wonderful and friendly staff at The Sarojin for making our honeymoon absolutely perfect. For anyone reading this make sure you do the sunset cruise on Lady Sarojin, the dinner on the beach & most importantly the dinner at the waterfall!  I won’t give anything away but it was breathtakingly very memorable, very special.” W&A/ Australia 07.03.10

The Sarojin boasts a team of personal guides and the awe inspiring “imagineer” who creates masterpiece experiences and adventures ‘just for two’. Imagine; with 11km of secluded, white sand beach and there’s only one couple, illuminated with hundreds of candles and a private chef ready to create whatever the palate desires.  That romantic dinner can be anywhere guests want – or want to be surprised with.

The accommodation is 56 spacious guest residences where privacy is never a question. A private pool surrounded with candles, chilled champagne in hand and a late dinner served in your own sala is encouraged by The Sarojin to experience.

So don’t just take the fellow countrymen words for it. With the following deals, discover why no one does a honeymoon better than The Sarojin:

With the Special Bonus Nights Offer all guests who stay between 20th April 2010 and 31st October 2010 and stay a minimum of 2 nights in any guest residence at The Sarojin (Sarojin Suite, Pool Residence, and Garden Residence), will receive the same number of nights again free! :

• Stay 2 nights and receive 2 additional nights free,
• stay 3 nights and receive 3 additional nights free etc.

From just AUD$450 per room per night for 2 persons sharing– take advantage of the bonus night offers and equivalent of further savings can be made up to 60% discount on this rate! PLUS enjoy complimentary a la carte breakfast with sparkling wine for 2 persons on paid and bonus nights.

Honeymoon Offer

• One complimentary bottle of sparkling wine,
• fruits and flowers on arrival in residence PLUS
• for honeymoon stay of 7 nights or more: 
  • In residence Thai dinner experience for 2 persons, including
  • one bottle of house wine;
  • Served in the privacy of your own sala.

To book, see your local travel agent or visit www.sarojin.com

Forget the traditional winter holiday, Discover Sareeraya is the ultimate 5 day escape package, tailor made to experience the secrets of chic-holiday sophistication. Combine the elements of oriental-chic luxury living with romantic candlelight dinners on the beach, herbal Thai Massages in your private sala, cocktail classes back-dropped by the Gulf of Siam or spice things up with creative Thai Cooking class in very unique locations.

With heaps of added extras and only minutes from the famous attraction of Chaweng Beach, Discover Sareeraya is just the start of the passionate affair lovers will find for winter.

Discover Sareeraya
5 days 4 nights package is for 2 persons and available from April 1st until July 15th, 2010
Package for two persons from AUD $1,285.00 includes:
• 4 nights’ accommodation in a Sareeraya Suite Outdoor Jacuzzi
• Daily breakfast at Chef’s Table
• 1x Romantic candlelight set menu dinner on the beach
• 1x Thai Cooking class 
• 60 minute Thai Massage with herbal balm 
• 1x BBQ night or Taste of Siam Buffet Dinner 
• Round-trip airport transfer 
• Welcome drink upon arrival
• Daily fruit platter

For more information go to www.sareeraya.com and for bookings rsvn@sareeraya.com or contact your nearest travel agent. Please mention “Discover Sareeraya” at time of booking.

The Sarojin, Thailand’s award-winning 56 boutique residence property, has won the 2009 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for the second consecutive year. This prestigious accolade was awarded to the resort’s signature restaurant, Ficus, for demonstrating a dedication to wine, a well-chosen selection of quality wine producers, and a thematic match with its menu items in both price and style.

The Sarojin features an extraordinary wine cellar with over 200 vintages from both the old and new worlds. This is complemented by the availability of 20 wines by the glass – Le Verre de Vin, the world’s most advanced wine and champagne preservation system. Le Verre de Vin is capable of preserving an unlimited number of still, sparkling and fortified wines and is available at The Sarojin’s Ficus and Edge restaurants. The Sarojin’s Wine Director, Sam Bonifant, shares his passion for wine with the resort’s British owners, Kate and Andrew Kemp; together they have created an award-winning wine list that emphasises quality and affordability and which perfectly complements the restaurants’ à la carte cuisine.

Comments Kate Kemp, “We’re very proud of our wine selection and pay great attention to vintage, proper storage, appropriate food pairing and serving, criteria that are particularly important in maintaining fine wines in a tropical climate. Wine Spectator’s 2009 Award of Excellence is testament to our dedication in providing the very best and to the very positive feedback that we receive from our guests.”

Adds Sam Bonifant, “You can have the best wine in the world but if it is exposed to the heat for too long the result can be a total disaster. Also, the old principles of what wine went best with which dish, were really quite limited. We constantly challenge ourselves to pair the best selection with the myriad of flavours offered by the quality of our cuisine.”

Complementing the wine menu is The Sarojin’s à la carte cuisine, a delectable choice of Asian and continental dishes, prepared by Executive Chef Khun Jui and his team. Enhancing The Sarojin’s culinary offerings is the resort’s ability to stage extraordinary dining experiences “just for 2,” engineered by their very own Imagineer, Jowell Philemond-Montout. As the ultimate personal concierge, Jowell works with the chefs to turn guests’ culinary desires into reality, creating tailor-made settings for even greater appeal and enjoyment; for example, guests can choose from a candlelit degustation dinner by a waterfall, or around the resort’s ancient Ficus tree; a private beach barbecue by the Andaman Sea; Thai culinary cooking lessons along the Takuapa River; a delicious lunch at one of the pool island pavilions, or an intimate gourmet dinner in the privacy of their own private dining sala. For the more adventurous, gourmet safari-style breakfasts and lunches can be arranged for day excursions in one of the five national parks bordering The Sarojin, or for a decadent day at sea, couples can indulge in a champagne and oyster spread on board the resort’s Lady Sarojin luxury charter yacht.

The 2009 Wine Spectator Award for Excellence is indicative of The Sarojin’s exceptional level of personalised service and attention to detail. The resort’s name is inspired by the mythical Lady Sarojin, the daughter of a prominent Thai nobleman who was regarded as the perfect host and whose household became famous for its hospitality.  The Sarojin’s goal is to reflect this legacy by providing an experience that is reminiscent of staying at a friend’s private estate. It is located directly on a secluded 7 mile white sand beach, just 55 minutes drive north of Phuket Airport and 7km north of Khao Lak centre in the Phang Nga province of Thailand. Children under 12 years are not permitted to stay at The Sarojin.

In the X2 Dinner

(left to right front row) – Suzanne Bowles from TG, Karen Hitchings, Jennifer Byrne from Travelscene Albert Park Back Row (l-r) Angela Woods from Jetset Dingley, Tania Verscharen from Armadale Travel, Loretta Abernethy from Craigs Travel Service and Nicola Johnstone from ETM Group

The Sarojin cooking class

(front of pic from left around table anti-clockwise) Nicola Johnstone, Khun Noot from The Sarojin, Suzanne Bowles, Tania Verscharen, Jennifer Byrne, Loretta Abernethy, Angela Woods Standing – three of The Sarojin’s celebrated chefs

The Sarojin Thailand has created a six night Luxurious Honeymoon Experience, designed to provide a level of personalised service and hospitality that makes the honeymoon just as special as the wedding day. A deluxe holiday experience, it is a wonderfully indulgent romantic retreat and priced from approximately AUD 3,230 per couple, (Thai Baht 87,230) the Luxurious Honeymoon Experience includes the extras that make such an occasion truly memorable.

The Sarojin Thailand has created a six night Luxurious Honeymoon Experience, designed to provide a level of personalised service and hospitality that makes the honeymoon just as special as the wedding day. A deluxe holiday experience, it is a wonderfully indulgent romantic retreat and priced from approximately AUD 3,230 per couple, (Thai Baht 87,230) the Luxurious Honeymoon Experience includes the extras that make such an occasion truly memorable.

It begins with a luxury private car transfer from Phuket airport, with refreshments and cold towels on hand during the 55 minutes journey to the resort. Upon arrival, guests are escorted to one of 56 beautifully decorated guest residences, where a chilled complimentary bottle of sparkling wine awaits, together with flowers and a basket laden with Thailand’s exotic fruits. Included in the package, and to be arranged at your convenience, is a private Candlelit Jungle Waterfall Dinner Experience “just for 2”, as well as a 90 minute Royal Oriental Spa treatment at The Sarojin’s award winning Pathways Spa, and daily a la carte breakfast with sparkling wine.

The Candlelit Jungle Waterfall Dinner is something special for any couple, with the romance of the setting heightened by its ethereal beauty; a guided walk down a candlelit jungle path leads to a waterfall setting lit by hundreds of candles. Against this backdrop is a beautifully adorned dinner table, replete with a personal chef, ready and waiting to prepare an exquisite gourmet experience. The Pathways spa, hidden by mangroves but set above the estuary with views toward the Andaman sea, provides an oasis of well-being where trained therapists help to relax and re-balance body and soul.

The Sarojin’s unique style of hospitality is further enhanced by its very own Imagineer, an ultimate personal concierge whose expertise and imagination helps turn guests’ wishes into reality. Jowell Philemond-Montout is The Sarojin’s Imagineer and his in-depth knowledge of the hidden treasures of the surrounding five national parks, combined with the amenities of The Sarojin, allow him full reign to create unique guest experiences. In addition to creating the most romantic deluxe dinners “a deux”, he engineers private barbecues in extraordinary settings, Thai cooking classes by jungle rivers, waterfalls and beaches, and facilitates fabulous trips on the Lady Sarojin yacht, that include snorkeling and cruising amongst the world famous Similan Islands and sea canoeing in stunning Phang Nga Bay.

The Sarojin’s guest residences are far more than a guestroom. Each one features its own private gardens and “sala” sundeck, couples’ baths with waterfall showers, and plunge and relaxation pools that blend into the natural habitat. Should the need arise to re-connect with the outside world, The Sarojin offers complimentary Wi-Fi internet access in all residences and throughout the resort. There is also a well stocked boutique shop and library with books, CDs and DVDs. Other complimentary facilities include a fully equipped fitness centre and mountain bikes, sailing catamarans, sail boats, sea kayaks and windsurfers. Khao Lak town is just 10 minutes away and readily accessible via a regular complimentary daily return trip shuttle service.

Guests can enjoy additional benefits through to 31 Oct 2009 including free nights based on a minimum of 2 nights booked; for example, stay 4 nights, pay 2 nights; stay 6 nights pay 3 nights. Plus, now through to 20 December 2009 and 11 Jan – 20 Dec 2010, guests that stay 6 nights or more in a Sarojin Suite can enjoy a 4 hour Nature’s Midday Haven per person, or 60 minutes spa treatment and half day elephant trek.

The Sarojin’s name is inspired by the mythical Lady Sarojin, the daughter of a prominent Thai nobleman who was regarded as the perfect host and whose household became famous for its hospitality. The Sarojin’s goal is to reflect this legacy by providing an experience that is reminiscent of staying at a friend’s private estate. It is located directly on a secluded 7 mile white sand beach, just 55 minutes drive north of Phuket Airport and 7km north of Khao Lak centre in the Phang Nga province of Thailand. Children under 12 years are not permitted to stay at The Sarojin.

For further information and images on The Sarojin please contact:

Jane Corbett-Jones

PR Manager

The Unique Tourism Collection

Mobile: 0417 772783

Travel Indochina is offering a “Luxury Journey ” package at The Sarojin for $1354 per person. For details click here

The Paradise Golf Package offers two nights of stay in a Private Pool Villa with daily breakfast for two persons, two times Green Fee at the 18 holes Santiburi Samui Country Club and a roundtrip transfer from X2 Samui to Santiburi Samui Country Club and vice versa. The Pool Villa with its private pool, king size bed, mini bar and outdoor sun lounges and state of the art facilities such as LCD TV, Apple TV, DVD/CD/Mp3 player, media library, satellite TV and broadband internet, offers a quality stay in total privacy.

This amazing “3 days 2 nights” offer is now available at THB 22,000 net per package and is valid from now until the 31^st of July 2009.

For reservations call +66 2696 8239 or e-mail reservations.samui@X2resorts. For more information visit www.X2resorts.com.

Special offer “Beyond Desires” Pack for Australia Market only Stay 3 Pay 2 (minimum 3 nights consecutive stay) features:

• Complimentary breakfast at Chef Table restaurant for 2 days
• Welcome Flower Lei
• Cool towel
• Welcome herbal drink
• Free used of Hotel internet WIFI
• Free transportation roundtrip Samui Airport – Resort – Samui Airport

Terms & Conditions

• Obligation Breakfast on Bonus night supplement will be charged as per contract rate (this to be paid in advance by the Tour Wholesaler)
• The above offer applies to AUSTRALIA MARKET only and cannot be combined with any other offers.
• Minimum stay 3 nights Maximum 6 nights (Stay 3 Pay 2, Stay 4 Pay 3 & Stay 6 Pay 4)
• For all booking with 2 consecutives nights paying will get 1 extra night free base on room only.
• All conditions within the previously signed FIT Tour Operator Contract are binding for this special offer.
• Travel Agents to book through Local Tour Wholesaler

Due to the growing number of tourists demanding authentic holidays with a genuine Thai cultural experience, Away Tusita resort owner Khun Teerawut is hoping to exploit this niche and develop a new approach to excursions in Chumphon. Teerawut observed that “there is more to Thailand than sitting on the beach, so at Away Tusita Resort we have created a new concept to provide our guests with more of a ‘hands on experience’ to learn the true nature of Thai culture”. The innovative programs will offer guests a wide choice of activities and cultural insights ranging from fruit carving to night fishing and will go beyond the usual activities and tours to give tourists a deeper perspective into the Thai way of life.

With the ‘Experience Real Thailand’ guests of Away Tusita can now experience it firsthand themselves with active participation and emersion into the local communities and population. Night fishing from a boat with real Thai fishermen; exploring the life of a Thai monk by visiting a local temple; visiting a rubber or coffee plantation to experience the interesting methods of these ancient processes or cycling to the local villages and temples to experience the real local life in the neighbouring village Paktako.

These are alternation options of the extended program of activities around the province for guest to join every day during their stay at this stunning resort. A unique holiday opportunity to learn, feel and love Thailand in a deeper way than ever before.

For a timetable click here

Away Maerim, Chiang Mai, set on 25 Rai (40,000 square meters), is ideally located in the tranquil Mae Rim valley. This superb property provides the finest relaxation, a spa and excellent food and beverages. Understated rooms in huge sub-tropical surroundings offer lovely views over the surrounding mountains and a sense of calmness. A perfect place to relax and rejuvenate or to explore the well known Mae-Rim Valley.

The resort offers a combination of 7 different types of accommodation with a total of 42 rooms. The standard room facilities include individually controlled air conditioning, a mini bar, a personal safe and hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities, DVD & CD player and satellite TV.

Away resorts are the epitome of peaceful hideaways. All resorts offer guests every opportunity to truly slow down and enjoy their holiday but at the same time provide an interesting and unique array of activities and tours to provide a perfect balance for your holiday. A key hallmark of Away Resorts is their relaxed casual atmosphere, blended with high levels of individual service.

The grand opening of Away Maerim, Chiang Mai will be on the 12^th December 2008 with the amazing offer “buy 1 night get 1 night free”, available from now until the 31^st of January 2009.

About Astudo Hotel & Resort Management

Astudo Hotel & Resort Management operates and manages X2 Resorts (www.X2resorts.com), Away Resorts (www.awayresorts.com) and Le Bayburi (www.lebayburi.com). Away Resorts tend to be designed in a simple but comfortable manner with a distinctive tropical Polynesian theme and traditional Thai hospitality. The first Away resort opened in October 2007 in Koh Kood, followed by Away Tusita Chumphon in September 2008 and Away Suan-Sawan Mae-Rim, Chiang Mai in November 2008. Away Koh Phangan and Away Koh Samui are scheduled to open late 2009.

For more information about Astudo’s hotel management service, please contact Klaus R. Rauter, Group General Manager at klaus@astudo.com