PASSPORT Summer 2012
WELCOME
Dear Partners 2012 is proving to be an exciting year and this edition of passport is following this trend. With more pages and more offers than ever before, we have included something for everyone from families to couples and touring to chilling. Keeping families in mind for the long Summer holidays, in Thailand, we have negotiated great offers at a selection of beach hotels, with family rooms large enough for 2 adults and 2 children. For more beach stays, do look at our fantastic offers on Vietnam and Malaysia or our hot list of favourites around the region. Additionally we have some enticing cultural programmes in Penang and Luang Prabang and in India, an incredibly priced seat-in-coach tour of the Golden Triangle; now is the time to take advantage of this amazing offer. The romantically inclined are not forgotten with a host of couples retreats in the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Finally we celebrate the opening of our newest Diethelm Travel office, Diethelm Travel Hong Kong with an appropriately luxurious weekend package to the dynamic cities of Hong Kong and Macau. Read on to discover more and we hope you find passport as exciting to read as we did to compile. Best regards, Victoria Sertic Chief Sales Officer
INDEX
For navigating your way around this Edition, we have created the index below to guide through each section: HOT LIST THAILAND CAMBODIA & LAOS CHINA & INDIA VIETNAM & MYANMAR SUMMER DEALS 2012 LAOS INDIA VIETNAM THAILAND MALAYSIA
HONG KONG OFFICE LAUNCH HONG KONG & MACAU COUPLES RETREAT 2012 MALDIVES SRI LANKA VIETNAM
SUMMER SUN 2012
HOT LIST
We have been scouting the region, not only to bring you some of the hottest and coolest hotels in Asia, but also to offer some of the best deals around. In Thailand, the W Retreat lives up to all expectations with its trendy atmosphere, whilst Angsana Phuketâ€&#x;s Xania beach club offers the longest swim up bar in Asia. Off the Cambodian coast, Song Saa Private Island has redefined luxury and style with its stunningly located 27 villas. Escaping the crowds, La Folie Lodge in the south of Laos is ideal for relaxation or exploring the little visited Khmer temple of Vat Phou. On its way to becoming the best hotel in Sanya, is the exclusive St Regis Sanya Yalong Bay and Vivanta by Taj Bekal is one of Indiaâ€&#x;s best kept secrets on the North Kerala coast. Those seeking boutique hotels combined with utter tranquillity should look no further than Amara Ocean Resort with its pristine beach and An Lam Saigon River. As always, all offers can be booked by sending your reservation inquiry directly to passport@diethelmtravel.com and we will be happy to assist with your booking.
THAILAND W RETREAT KOH SAMUI
Stay in a Jungle Oasis from THB 5,841 per person per night including daily breakfast.
Validity: • Stays from now to 21 Dec 2012
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ANGSANA LAGUNA PHUKET
Stay 3 nights / pay 2.
Validity: • Stays from now to 31 Oct 2012
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CAMBODIA & LAOS SONG SAA PRIVATE ISLAND
Book 45 days prior to arrival and receive 20% discount off Diethelm Travel rates.
Validity: • Stays from now to 31 Oct 2012
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LA FOLIE LODGE DON DAENG ISLAND
Stay 3 nights / pay 2. (Closed in Jun 2012 for maintenance).
Validity: • Stays from now to 30 Sep 2012
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CHINA & INDIA THE ST. REGIS SANYA YALONG BAY RESORT
Stay in Marina View room for USD 155 per person per night including daily breakfast.
Validity: • Stays from now to 27 Sep 2012
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VIVANTA BY TAJ BEKAL Stay in Superior Charm with balcony for 7 nights for USD 571 per person including daily breakfast.
Validity: • Stays from now to 30 Sep 2012
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VIETNAM & MYANMAR AN LAM SAIGON RIVER PRIVATE RESIDENCE Stay 7 nights / pay 6. Book 33 days prior to arrival and receive 10% discount off Diethelm Travel rates.
Validity: • Stays from now to 31 Oct 2012
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AMARA OCEAN RESORT Stay in a Bungalow Duplex from USD 119 per person per night including daily breakfast.
Book by: • 01 Jun 2012 Validity: • Stays from 01 Oct 2012 to 23 Dec 2012 Click here for the details on terms & conditions
Hilton HuaHua HinHilton Resort & Spa – –Hua HinHin Pattaya Hilton Hin Resort & Spa –Pattaya Hua
SUMMER DEALS 2012
Summer in Asia is not all about the monsoon. The weather in Central Vietnam is perfect for a beach holiday; staying at one of our selected hotels in Hoi An or Danang, there are additionally plenty of opportunities for some exciting cultural and soft adventure day tours so no-one in the family will get bored. Malaysia is another sunny spot during the school holidays and if our attractive offers at the beach hotels are too tame, then our “out with the kids” tour in Sabah will definitely appeal. Staying 4 nights at Shangri La‟s Rasa Ria Resort embark on real jungle adventure going on a river cruise in search of wildlife, taking a boat ride to Robinson Crusoe white sand coral islands and going back in time to the era of the head hunters at the Mari Mari cultural village. Culture, colour and an in-depth experience are the themes of the remaining special offers in Penang, Luang Prabang and our amazingly priced 6 day tour of India‟s Golden Triangle. As always, all offers can be booked by sending your reservation inquiry directly to passport@diethelmtravel.com.
LAOS 04 DAY LUANG PRABANG STOPOVER TOUR
• Luang Prabang, is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. Magical and charming, it has preserved its long-standing reputation as a stronghold of Lao culture with its splendid natural scenery and sense of timelessness. In 1995 UNESCO voted Luang Prabang a World Heritage City. • Visit the glittering temples of the city including Vat Xieng Thong, considered one of the most beautiful temples, before climbing Phousi Hill for an outstanding view of the city and Mekong River. • Take a peaceful one hour elephant ride from Elephant Village, located on the banks of the Nam Khan River, through the stunning scenery outside of Luang Prabang. By doing so you are helping to support former logging elephants. • Board a traditional river boat for a leisurely cruise up the Mekong River observing the local village life along the banks and visiting Pak Ou caves. • Swim in the amazing Tad Sae waterfalls (from Aug to Dec). Validity: Stays from now to 30 Sep 2012 Click here for the full itinerary & pricing. OPTIONAL EXTENTION STAY 3 NAGAS HOTEL Stay 3 nights / pay 2. Validity: stays from now to 30 Sep 2012
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VILLA MALY, LUANG PRABANG Stay 3 nights / pay 2. Validity: stays from now to 30 Sep 2012
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INDIA 06 DAYS SIC TOUR GOLDEN TRIANGLE OF INDIA
• New Delhi is a surprisingly green city with its tree lined avenues and parks. One of the city‟s hidden delights is the gardens and fabulous Mughal era Humayun‟s Tomb. Afterwards be awed by the Qutub Minar, a World Heritage monument built in 1193. • Take a cycle rickshaw through the chaotic, noisy and bustling markets of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, where trading continues as it has done for centuries. • Experience the train ride from New Delhi to Agra. • There can be no more romantic experience than a late afternoon visit to the sublime Taj Mahal, the world‟s greatest monument to love and devotion. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan for his favourite wife, Mumtaz, it is a building as close to perfection as is achievable and its appearance changes magically with the light at different times of the day. • Ride an elephant in stately splendour up to Amber Fort; once there, it a fascinating place to explore with its majestic ramparts and palace rooms. • Discover the “pink city” of Jaipur, Rajasthan‟s capital, the opulent Maharaja‟s city palace and the Jantar Mantar or Observatory before ending with a wander around the city‟s bazaars. Validity: Stays from now to 22 Sep 2012 Click here for the full itinerary & pricing. 5D 4N GOA EXTENSION PROGRAM GO GOA! Goa, known for its white sand and palm fringed beaches, has a lot to offer in addition to relaxation at the end of the tour. Validity: stays from now to 30 Sep 2012 Click here for the full itinerary & pricing
VIETNAM BEACH HOI AN VICTORIA HOI AN BEACH RESORT & SPA
Stay 4 nights / pay 3.
Validity: • Stays from 05 May 2012 to 31 Oct 2012
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THE NAM HAI RESORT Stay 3 nights / pay 2. Book 63 days prior to arrival and receive 10% discount off Diethelm Travel rates for all room types. Validity: • Stays from now to 20 Dec 2012
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VIETNAM BEACH DANANG VINPEARL LUXURY DANANG
Stay 3 nights / pay 2. Stay 5 nights / pay 4. Validity: • Stays from now to 31 May 2012 (3 for 2). • Stays from 01 Jun 2012 to 30 Nov 2012 (5 for 4). Click here for the details on terms & conditions
FURAMA RESORT DANANG Stay 5 nights / pay 4. Book 48 days prior to arrival and receive 10% discount off Diethelm Travel rates for all room types. Validity: • Stays from now to 31 Oct 2012
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THAILAND FAMILY PHUKET
WATERFRONT SUITES PHUKET BY CENTARA
HILTON PHUKET ARCADIA
Stay in a One Bedroom Suite for THB 756 per person per night (room only).
Pay one room and receive 50% discount on the second room.
Validity: • Stays from now to 31 Oct 2012
Validity: • Stays from now to 31 Oct 2012
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RADISSON BLU PLAZA RESORT PANWA BEACH
KATA POOLSIDE RESORT
Stay 6 nights / pay 3. Stay 10 nights / pay 5. Stay 14 nights / pay 7. A minimum stay of 3 nights is required. (Pool Villa and Pool Villa Sea View).
Stay in a Deluxe room for THB 540 per person per night including daily breakfast.
Book by: • 31 Jul 2012 Validity: • Stays from now to 31 Oct 2012
Validity: • Stays from now to 31 Oct 2012
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THAILAND FAMILY KHAO LAK / KRABI
LE MERIDIEN KHAO LAK BEACH & SPA RESORT
KANTARY BEACH KHAO LAK
Book 2 Premium rooms for a special price of only THB 4,238 per night. A minimum stay of 5 nights is required.
Stay in a Suite for THB 540 per person per night including daily breakfast. A minimum stay of 3 nights is required.
Validity: • Stays from now to 31 Oct 2012
Validity: • Stays from now to 31 Oct 2012
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KRABI CHADA
CENTARA ANDA DHEVI RESORT & SPA
Stay in a Deluxe room for THB 648 per person per night including daily breakfast.
Complimentary breakfast for 2 children sharing Deluxe Pool View or Deluxe Pool Access with parents. 1 child can be aged 15 years and below.
Validity: • Stays until 31 October 2012
Validity: • Stays from now to 31 Oct 2012
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THAILAND FAMILY HUA HIN / PATTAYA
HOTEL DE LA PAIX, CHA AM
GOLDEN TULIP SAMUDRA HUA HIN SUITES
Stay in a Horizon Studio or a Garden Terrace Studio for THB 1,328 per person per night including daily breakfast. A minimum stay of 7 nights is required.
Stay in a Studio room for THB 1,275 including daily breakfast for maximum 2 adults + 2 children (without extra bed). A minimum stay of 7 nights is required.
Validity: • Stays from now to 31 Oct 2012
Validity: • Stays from now to 31 Oct 2012
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CENTARA PATTAYA
NOVA HOTEL AND SPA PATTAYA
Complimentary breakfast for 2 children sharing Centara Family Studio with parents. 1 child can be aged 15 years and below.
Complimentary breakfast for 2 children sharing One Bedroom Deluxe Suite with parents. 1 child can be aged 15 years and below.
Validity: • Stays from now to 31 Oct 2012
Validity: • Stays from now to 31 Oct 2012
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MALAYSIA BEACH
FOUR SEASONS RESORT, LANGKAWI
THE WESTIN LANGKAWI RESORT & SPA
Stay 4 nights / pay 3. Stay 6 nights / pay 4. (Lower and Upper Melaleuca Pavilion).
Special room upgrade and combinable with current bonus night offer of stay 7 nights / pay 5.
Validity: • Stays from 11 May to 30 Jun & 01 Sep to 31 Oct 2012
Validity: • Stays from now to 31 May & 21 Jul 2012 to 31 Oct 2012
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TANJUNG RHU RESORT, LANGKAWI
BUNGA RAYA ISLAND RESORT & SPA
Stay 7 nights / pay 6. Book 95 days prior to arrival and receive a free upgrade to next room category. (Damai and Cahaya).
Stay 7 nights / pay 5. Book 48 days prior to arrival and receive 10% discount off Diethelm Travel rates for all room types.
Validity: • Stays from now to 31 Oct 2012
Validity: • Stays from now to 31 Oct 2012 (except 15 Jul 2012 – 31 Aug 2012)
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PENANG 4 DAY 3 NIGHT PENANG TOUR
• Enjoy a leisurely cycle through the UNESCO world heritage site of Georgetown, with its Chinese shop houses, as well as Chew Jetty, the fishing village built on stilts over the ocean. • Stop by the Peranakan Mansion. The typical home of a rich Baba from a century ago, restored to offer a glimpse of their opulent lifestyle and of their many customs and traditions. • Proceed to Little India to the Spice Market and experience the hustle and bustle of Georgetown‟s spice trade. • Take a relaxing boat cruise along mangrove waterways. • Visit the turtle conservation centre. • Head to the forest along a jungle trail and take a cool dip in the natural spas at one of the freshwater streams. • Trek from Pantai Kerachut to Pasir Pandak, which takes approximately 2 hours of leisurely walking on undulating terrain. Along the trail, enjoy the clean cool streams, observe an array of fauna and flora including medicinal species of plants, ferns, palms and pitcher plants and if lucky see many resident and migratory birds and monkeys. Validity: Stays from now to 31 Dec 2012 Click here for the full itinerary & pricing. HOTEL OPTION 1
HOTEL OPTION 2
YENG KENG HOTEL
EASTERN & ORIENTAL PENANG
BORNEO - KOTA KINABALU, SABAH OUT WITH THE KIDS
• Start the family adventure with a visit to Lok Kawi zoological park, home to orang utans, bears, Borneo pygmy elephants, tigers and hornbills. • Go back in time to the days of the head hunters, with a visit to Mari Mari Cultural Village. Crossing a suspension bridge, you are met by the village headman before learning some traditional games, how to make a bamboo fire and use a blowpipe and have a henna tattoo. • Embark on a wetlands and mangrove river cruise searching for the proboscis monkey, long tail macaque and tropical birds. At sunset, the glinting fireflies in the canopy resemble Christmas tree lights! • Board the North Borneo Railways Train to Papar. This refurbished train is pulled by a vulcan‟s steam locomotive and passes through rubber plantations, rice fields and villages. • Spend your last day relaxing on one of the beautiful coral islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman National park, swimming, snorkeling or simply sunbathing on the white sand beach.
Validity: Stays from now to 31 Dec 2012 Click here for the full itinerary & pricing. SHANGRI-LA’s RASA RIA RESORT
With a range of outdoor activities, including a nature reserve, orang utan education centre and an ecologically friendly championship golf course, Shangri-la's Rasa Ria resort is the premier luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu.
HONG KONG LAUNCH
During ITB 2012 we officially celebrated the opening of our 13th Diethelm Travel office in the region; another reason for our excitement this year. Hong Kong is a wonderfully pulsating city with enough to occupy anyone for at least a week, let alone adding on Macau! These two cities, both uniquely combining Western and Chinese culture, architecture and cuisine, offer some of the most exhilarating experiences of any city in the world. With dramatic contrasts encountered on every street corner as well as the shopping, dining, festivals, culture and heritage, they are an unbeatable combination. Our Summer promotion allows your customers to visit two of the most dynamic and exciting cities in Asia for fantastic value whilst staying in the luxury of the Mandarin Oriental hotel chain. As always, all offers can be booked by sending your reservation inquiry directly to passport@diethelmtravel.com.
HONG KONG & MACAU A TALE OF TWO CITIES
Hong Kong and Macau Special Weekend Package • Visit two of the most dynamic and exciting cities in Asia; Hong Kong and Macau. Both of these popular destinations offer unique cultures, unforgettable experiences and fantastic value. • Stay in Hong Kong‟s Central district in the heart of the city on the island. This is where you will find the city‟s most interesting sights. • The two weekend special packages feature four renowned hotels, staying 2 nights at the Mandarin Oriental or the Excelsior hotel in Hong Kong and 1 night at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel or the Grand Lapa Hotel in Macau, managed by the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Group. • The package includes transfers by roundtrip ferry between Hong Kong and Macau, roundtrip transfers by chauffeur drive limousine, accommodation upgrades, spa credits and discounts at the hotel‟s restaurants.
Validity: Stays from now to 31 Aug 2012 Click here for the full itinerary & pricing. HOTEL OPTION 1 THE EXCELSIOR HONG KONG + GRAND LAPA MACAU HOTEL OPTION 2 MANDARIN ORIENTAL HONG KONG+ MANDARIN ORIENTAL MACAU
COUPLES RETREAT 2012
Everyone deserves some quality time together and where can be more romantic than the coral fringed islands and turquoise waters of the Maldives. Stay at the Conrad Rangali Island with its unique all glass undersea restaurant 5 metres below sea level or at Angsana Velavaru, ideal for castaway dinners on deserted islands or swimming amongst coral reefs in the company of dolphins and turtles. Anantara Veli is the perfect romantic getaway from where to cast away for a sail across the glittering waters aboard a traditional sailing dhoni. Unwind, dream, come with us and create those timeless moments in life. For the more intrepid romantic, benefit from our Sri Lanka Tea Trails offer by staying in an exquisitely refurbished colonial era tea planters' bungalow at 1300m. In Vietnam the emphasis is on couples relaxation, blending ancient eastern traditional healing massages with western therapies with both hotels we feature having top quality spas. The decision is only whether to choose Vedana Lagoon Resort with its strikingly contemporary decor and stunning views or the Pilgrimage Village set in lush gardens outside of Hue. As always, all offers can be booked by sending your reservation inquiry directly to passport@diethelmtravel.com.
MALDIVES ANGSANA VELAVARU 50% off Land Villas Promotion! Minimum 3 nights stay in one category required. (Beachfront Villa, Beachfront Jet-Pool Villa and Deluxe Beachfront Pool Villa). Validity: • Stays from 01 May 2012 to 30 Sep 2012 Click here for the details on terms & conditions
CONRAD MALDIVES RANGALI ISLAND VEDANA LAGOON RESORT & SPA Stay 5 nights / pay 4. Starting from 205 USD per person and Stay nights / pay 6. enjoy7the 02-day retreat package with 01 Complimentary upgrade toBungalow. Half Board. night stay at Lagoon view Kids Eat & Sleep for Free. Validity: to 23 Decto2012 • Stays Staysfrom fromnow 01 Apr 2012 01 Apr 2012
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MALDIVES ANANTARA DHIGU, NALADHU, VELI MALDIVES Book 30 days prior to arrival and receive 25% discount off Diethelm Travel rates for all room types. Book 15 - 29 days prior to arrival and receive 15% discount off Diethelm Travel rates for all room types. Validity: • Stays from 01 May 2012 to 30 Sep 2012 Click here for the details on terms & conditions
CENTARA GRAND ISLAND RESORT & SPA 2 for 1 minimum 4 paid nights (4+1; 4+2; 4+3; 4+4;5+4;5+5;6+5; 6+6..) (Beach Suite and Luxury Beachfront Pool Villa).
Book by: • 30 Jun 2012 Validity: • Stays from 05 May to 15 Jul 2012 Click here for the details on terms & conditions
SRI LANKA TEA TRAILS COOL BLISS : • Up in the wonderfully scenic hill country, relive the colonial lifestyle by staying at one of the Tea Trails bungalows. The garden suite offers its own tranquil private garden. • Our offer is all inclusive; return seaplane transfers from Colombo to Kandy and onward road transfers to Tea Trails as well as all meals and drinks. The afternoon cream tea is to die for! • Enjoy the complementary „Tea Experience‟ with the resident tea planter, Andrew Taylor, who shows you first hand, the fascinating age-old tea making process. Validity: Stays from now to 30 Jun 2012 Click here for the full itinerary & pricing.
THE HEAVENLY HONEYMOON PACKAGE : • The ultimate in romance. Enjoy a celebratory candlelit 5 course gourmet dinner with complementary bottle of champagne. • An upgrade from luxury room to a gorgeous garden suite. Savour high tea on the lakefront before being gently rowed across Castlereagh Lake. Validity: Stays from 01 May to 17 Jul 2012 and 03 Aug 2012 to 31 Oct 2012 Click here for the details on terms & conditions
VIETNAM PILGRIMAGE VILLAGE : Stay 2 nights / pay 1.
Stay 3 nights / pay 1.5. Validity: • Stays from 01 May 2012 to 30 Jun 2012 Click here for more details on terms & conditions
VEDANA LAGOON RESORT & SPA Starting from USD 205 per person, enjoy 2 day retreat package with 1 night stay in Lagoon View Bungalow. Validity: • Stays from now to 01 Apr 2013 Click here for the details on terms & conditions
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