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

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.

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 Metropolitan Bangkok, the hip hotel which is part of COMO Hotels and Resorts, provides three nights of accommodation for the first part of the tour, and a perfect base from which to explore the market, shop and hit the best bars and foodie haunts of the city, not to mention its own outstanding restaurants, Glo and Cy’an. 

The tour moves to The Sarojin Thailand, recently voted Asia’s best boutique hotel at the World Travel Awards for the 3^rd consecutive year, where guests will learn to cook and experience firsthand the resort’s outstanding cuisine, guided by their team of over 40 chefs and friendly staff against a stunning backdrop of the Andaman Sea and the five surrounding national parks.

Elephant trekking, cruising through the jungle by ‘pleat’ boat up the Takuapa River and sea kayaking through the caves of Phang Nha Bay will await those wanting to venture out when they’re not savouring superb food or relaxing at Pathways Spa.

The Sarojin/ Met Bangkok and Sailors Thai Culinary Experience is priced from $3332,and includes return economy airfares from Bangkok, three nights accommodation at the Metropolitan Bangkok, five nights accommodation and daily breakfast with sparkling wine at The Sarojin Thailand and many other inclusions which are listed in detail below.

For bookings call Julia Enders at Travelforce on 02 – 8235 5585 or email: Julia@travelforce.com.au   http://www.sarojin.com  http://www.como.bz

8  NIGHTS MET BANGKOK / THE SAROJIN AND SAILORS THAI CULINARY EXPERIENCE – 2008

The Sarojin/Met Bangkok and Sailors Thai Culinary Experience includes:

• 3 nights accommodation at the Metropolitan Bangkok
• return transfers to/from Bangkok Airport
• a visit to Bangkok’s thriving Or Tor Kor Market
• casual riverside seafood dinner by Chao Praya River
• return airfares from Bangkok to Phuket
• 5 nights luxurious accommodation at The Sarojin for 2 persons sharing
• daily a la carte breakfast with sparkling wine for 2 persons
• 2-way airport transfer by private car to/ from Phuket Airport with refreshments and cold towels served for 2 persons.
• return transfers to all excursions on same said addendum
• pleat boat river safari followed by Thai lunch at the river bank. Takuapa river is situated in Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park, the protection of this area is very important for conserving the natural water sources for the province. Takuapa River is one of the most important rivers in Phang Nga province. Explore this magnificent river and its beautiful mangrove forest waterways by “pleat boats”. The traditional “pleat” boats are especially designed to cruise shallow water areas and give a rare opportunity to enjoy a ‘close up’ of the spectacular scenery, fauna, flora and the local rural way of life within these waterways. Fully inclusive of safari style lunch, soft drinks and 1 bottle pb chenin blanc per person.
• cruising ,sea cave canoeing and Thai cooking class Phang Nga Bay and full day on board traditional Thai long tail boat cruise at leisure and enjoy sea cave canoe journeys in Phang Nga Bay,  beautifully located in Phang Nga Bay and 50 minutes by private car transfer from The Sarojin.  Phang Nga Bay is renowned for its many dramatic limestone islands.  These distinctive sheer rock formations jut vertically out of the emerald green water.  At lower tides, cave tunnels are exposed amongst these huge rocks, allowing entrance by sea canoes through these areas of untouched nature and into the hidden lagoons behind. Cruise further to the floating Muslim village for a Thai Muslim cooking class and lunch. This marine adventure is all inclusive of equipment, guides and fresh, cold towels.  Lunch at the floating village is fully inclusive of mineral water and soft drinks only. No alcohol is allowed to be consumed at the floating village. 
• seafood barbecue dining and cooking experience on The Sarojin beach, on the white sand shores of the beautiful Andaman Sea.
• Thai cooking class at the Edge Restaurant and farewell dinner

For bookings call Julia Enders at Travelforce on 02 – 8235 5585 or email: Julia@travelforce.com.au  / http://www.sarojin.com/

A total of 800 nominated companies and organisations were holding their breath to see if they had captured one of the coveted awards, bringing the recipients worldwide recognition as supreme centre’s of excellence.

The Asian awards covered Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Palau, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.

Some of the global travel industry’s most influential figures came out in force for the star-studded gala event.  Miss World, Chinese Zi Lin Zhang, was the Guest of Honour, presenting the key Asian awards, TV presenter Varun Sharma from BBC World was the host for the evening.

Andrew Kemp, Owner and Executive Director, summarized what the award and retaining it meant to The Sarojin and its staff; “All the team at The Sarojin is extremely honoured and proud to have won this global award for an unprecedented third consecutive year. To know that The Sarojin team has continued to significantly innovate and improve on such high standards is a wonderful acknowledgement of the staff’s hard work and truly exceptional spirit. We are deeply proud.”

A complete winners list for the World Travel Awards Asian Ceremony 2008 is available by logging on to www.worldtravelawards.com/winners2008.

About the World Travel Awards:

The prestigious World Travel Awards, now in its 15th year and widely known as the Oscars of the travel industry, is voted for by 165,000 travel professionals worldwide. It acknowledges and celebrates those organisations that have made the greatest contribution to the global tourism and travel trade and it also recognises those who are driving the industry to greater heights and innovation. The event is the most comprehensive, the biggest and the most prestigious awards program in the global travel industry and was attended by the industry’s most influential figures and attracted media from all over the world.

Jowell traded his background as a performer with the Moulin Rouge for Khao Lak and an elegant, pale linen suit, turning his creative passion into making people happy and giving them a truly memorable holiday, making him a hit with guests at The Sarojin.

If you want to enjoy champagne and oysters on a secluded beach at sunset, after kayaking across to Pakarang Cape where a guide will greet you and escort you to your ‘front row seat’, then Jowell is your man. A trek through the jungles on an elephant with a picnic by the waterfall in Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park  – no problem!

Jowell’s ability to cater to the imagination of guests is limitless, however, as a general guide he has listed some of the top activities that he recommends to enjoy this piece of paradise nestled between a secluded beach and five national parks in Khao Lak.

The Imagineer’s top tips include:-

• The stunning Lady Sarojin yacht awaits your arrival for a sunset cruise where cocktails and canapés are served while the sun slips under the horizon, delivering you to a barefoot private dinner where your own chef prepares what you wish demonstration-style in an exquisite romantic setting. As you finish dessert, you are invited to celebrate your next dream by lighting and flying a Thai spirit balloon, which is believed to carry your wishes to the Gods.
• Take a marine adventure to Phang Nga Bay, canoeing through the sea caves of its dramatic limestone islands to discover the sea gypsy village (Koh Panyee) in its hidden lagoons, built overwater on stilts. Using a local fisherman’s longtail boat, you will also see historic Wat Thamsuwankuha, the temple set in a giant cave which houses a 15 metre long reclining buddha, the largest in Southern Thailand.
• Of all the decadent treatments, the ‘faa fait’ massage (four hand massage) by two of the ‘Pathways’ therapists would have to be the most indulgent and relaxing of all time. If you are too blissed out to move, Jowell can even arrange a lunch to be enjoyed in the treatment room!
• An excursion to the Similan Islands on the Lady Sarojin is akin to a scene from a movie – your own private snorkelling trip to jewel-like islands in turquoise waters teeming with marine life, emerging to enjoy a gourmet lunch and wine, naturally!
• If, like most Australians, you love Thai food, then travel by traditional pleat boat to check out the local markets with your personal guide to buy the best produce, and learn to cook authentic Thai cuisine in a stunning outdoor setting in the national park, before you sample it with your partner or friends.

For the opportunity to experience some of these activities, The Sarojin is currently offering a special package, running from May to October 2008.

Guests staying for two nights in a Sarojin Suite enjoy an additional night free, and guests staying for four nights, enjoy an additional two nights free, plus one elephant trek “just for two” and one 60 minute spa massage per person. Guests staying in a Pool Residence for four nights enjoy an additional two nights free, and those staying in a Garden residence staying two nights enjoy as many nights again free.  Reservations: reservations@sarojin.com  Tel: +66(0)76 427 900

If you would like more information about this package or activities at The Sarojin, please refer to the website on http://www.sarojin.com/ or do not hesitate to contact me. There is a range of medium and high resolution images which can be downloaded or emailed.

They will also have the opportunity to meet young Hero, the youngest member of the Park’s resident elephants which roam around the resort’s beautiful grounds.  It is said that Hero was born lucky, as a banana tree stopped him from rolling down the hill after birth. Along with mother Jintana, the young elephant now enjoys the affectionate attention of staff and guests and may one day join the treks.

Honeymoon Worldwide Holidays is currently offering visitors a great deal which offers six nights at The Sarojin for the price of three.

Priced at $1479, the package includes:-

• Return airfares to Phuket ex Syd, Bne and Melb
• Six nights accommodation at The Sarojin Khao Lak, staying in a Garden Residence
• Return private car transfers
• A bottle of sparkling wine and flowers for honeymooners
• And a complimentary elephant trek just for two when you upgrade to a Sarojin Suite for $980 per person, and a complimentary 30 min massage per person for two.
• Travel valid for 1 May to 26 June and 21 July to 18 September 2008.
• Valid for sale until 31 March 2008.

Call Honeymoon Worldwide Travel toll free 1300 650965 or reservations@honeymoon.com.au

Sarojin suite and pool residence

complimentary cruise, transfers, breakfast and spa inclusive

One day snorkeling and cruising adventure to the Similan Islands aboard the Lady Sarojin luxury boat, return airport transfers by private car with refreshments and cold towels served daily, a la carte breakfast with sparkling wine, one 60 minutes spa massage per person at the award winning pathways spa.

Garden residence

complimentary transfers, breakfast and spa inclusive

return airport transfers by private car with refreshments and cold towels served daily, a la carte breakfast with sparkling wine one 60 minutes spa massage per person at the award winning pathways spa.

• period of stay 1-30 April 2008
• minimum stay 6 nights for 2 persons sharing
• cannot be combined with any other promotion except honeymoon special offer

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E reservations@sarojin.com  T +66 (0)76 427 900

In addition to a welcome bottle of sparkling wine and bouquet of flowers on arrival, guests will enjoy:-

• Six nights of luxurious accommodation
• Daily a la carte breakfast including sparkling wine
• One five and a half hour spa experience inclusive of an Issarn foot massage, a choice of any Siamese herbal body wrap or scrub, aromatic healing bath, choice of any single therapist body massage including the heavenly Faa Fairt body massage conducted by two therapists and choice of any facial treatment.
• Complimentary return airport transfers by private car to and from Phuket Airport.

When the couple isn’t indulging at the Pathways Spa, there’s plenty of other activities to distract them, thanks to the highly attentive, personalised service ‘just for two’ offered by The Sarojin’s elegant and inspired “Imagineer”. This ultimate personal concierge is on hand 24/7 to make even the wildest dreams into a reality whether it’s learning how to cook a green curry in the heart of the jungle after arriving by pleat boat, cycling to the local waterfall or enjoying oysters and champagne on a deserted beach at sunset.

Other activities available at The Sarojin include relaxing aboard the luxury yacht, The Lady Sarojin and snorkelling around the beautiful Similan Islands, exploring nearby Khao Sok National Park in a private four-wheel drive car or playing golf at three different courses.

Prices for the Sarojin ‘Relaxation Spa Experience’ start from Thai Bhat 115,560 (approx. AUD 4,055) for two persons sharing and are valid until 30th April 2008.

For reservations visit www.sarojin.com or email reservations@sarojin.com or phone +66 76 427 800.

About The Sarojin:

The Sarojin is a new luxury boutique resort, which opened its doors on 1st October 2005. Located in Khao Lak, just one hour north of Phuket Airport, The Sarojin is a 56 room property offering plunge pools, spa pools, intimate couples baths, rainfall showers, private gardens, spa, fitness facilities, dining tables set in extraordinary locations and its own team of guides, a luxury yacht and adventure cars. The Sarojin is the vision of the well-travelled directors of WhiteKaps Resort Co. Ltd – a registered Thai company with investors from Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK – and the concept behind this intimate hotel is that it offers an experience reminiscent of staying at a friend’s private estate rather than at an international resort.
The Sarojin won Asia’s Leading Boutique Hotel at the World Travel Awards 2006 and 2007; the World Luxury Romantic Hotel Award at the World Luxury Hotel Awards in 2007; is included in Conde Nast Traveler’s Asia’s Best Beach Spas 2007 and Conde Nast Traveler Hot List Hotels and Spas 2006; and appeared as Conde Nast Traveler front cover in October 2006.

About the World Travel Awards:

The prestigious World Travel Awards, now in its 14th year and widely known as the Oscars of the travel industry, is voted for by 165,000 travel professionals worldwide. It acknowledges and celebrates those organisations that have made the greatest contribution to the global tourism and travel trade and it also recognises those who are driving the industry to greater heights and innovation. The event is the most comprehensive, the biggest and the most prestigious awards program in the global travel industry and was attended by the industry’s most influential figures and attracted media from all over the world.