Iba honeymoon brochure 2014

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HONEYMOONS IN

THAILAND Thailand is a sublime setting for Chiang Rai

your honeymoon and Inspired by

Chiang Mai

Asia is the ideal specialist to make it happen.

Our specialist staff know Thailand

THAILAND

inside-out, so we can help you

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make all the best choices about where to stay and how to enjoy

Koh Samet

this most special of occasions.

What’s more we work with quality

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scheduled airlines to ensure that

Koh Samui Krabi

all your flight arrangements fit hand-in-glove with your itinerary.

Pattaya

Cha-am Hua Hin

Phi Phi Phuket

This selection of honeymoon options is just a taste of the many tailor-made dream holidays we can provide. Our 2014 Far East brochure features a wider range of hotels and tours throughout Thailand.

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Where to go Bangkok is an exciting city of bustling markets and historic sights such as the Grand Palace. In the north lies Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai and beautiful mountain scenery. The sandy beaches of Cha-am and Hua Hin are found just to the south of Bangkok. The islands of Thailand have long been popular - from established ones such as Phuket and Koh Samui to some newly discovered paradises such as Koh Phangan. Krabi features the rocky outcrop scenery seen in so many films, and the quiet but tranquil Khao Lak, just north of Phuket continues to delight visitors.

Getting there There are over 30 direct flights weekly from the UK to Thailand, including Thai Airways, EVA Air and Qantas Airways, as well as many indirect flights via Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Singapore with airlines such as Emirates and Singapore Airlines.

Flying time is generally around 12 hours.

When to go Most visitors arrive during Thailand’s dry season, from November through February. The weather during this period is pleasantly warm and sunny, though airline and hotel prices reflect this and are higher than at other times of the year.

April and May are usually the hottest months (though Thailand is never cold at any time during the year) when temperatures will be in the low to mid 30°C. May to October is generally considered to be low season as rainfall is high, though there is always sunshine between the downpours. Bear in mind that Thailand’s two most popular resorts, Phuket and Koh Samui, have differing rainy seasons. The best time to go to Phuket (in the west) is from November to March, while Koh Samui (in the Gulf of Thailand), is at its best during June to September.

Passport & visa requirements British passport holders don’t need a visa unless staying for more than 30 days and the passport has at least six months validity. Thailand is 7 hours ahead of GMT. The currency is Thai Baht.

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GETTING MARRIED IN THAILAND

Thailand offers a rich and varied culture and many beautiful locations for a wedding.

Getting married in Thailand can

Prior to Arrival You will need to complete the typed Affidavit Form and prepare all required original documents. Clients are required to send their completed Affidavit Form to Inspired by Asia for review before arrival.

be a wonderful thing, especially when you have the authorities on your side. Inspired by Asia in conjunction with Asia World will help to arrange all legal matters and administrative details for clients of any nationality who wish to get married in Thailand.

By staying a few working days in Bangkok, you can ensure that all legal procedures are covered.

Asia World will help you prepare all the documentation prior to your arrival, and until the wedding procedures are finalised and

Bangkok itinerary You will need to have at least 3 working days in Bangkok. We recommend the Dusit Thani Bangkok as an ideal location during your stay as it is relatively close to the offices you need to visit. Ideally you should stay for 4 nights.

Price (excludes accommodation): Day 1 At 8am you will be met in the lobby of your hotel and transferred to the British Embassy to sign the Affirmation Form.

• Your personal wedding planner including consultation and pre-wedding meeting prior to the wedding date

Day 2 At 8am you will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the British Embassy to collect your passports and Affirmation Form. A nearby certified translation office will translate the Affirmation Form into Thai, then you will be transferred to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs to authenticate the documents. You will register the marriage at the Thai District Office and wait for the Sworn & Unite documents from the British Embassy.

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legalised. Once married we can arrange your wedding celebration in most Thai beach locations.

Wedding celebration Once you are married we can arrange the wedding service. We have a range of outstanding beachside hotels that can host your wedding. They all offer a variety of packages and can perform the service as a Western ceremony or a Thai ceremony. A typical wedding package includes the following (prices are approximately £1900 per couple but vary depending on your choice of hotel.

• Pre-consultation with your Wedding Celebrant prior to the wedding day • Secluded Beach for the Wedding Ceremony • Decoration of the secluded wedding beach with tropical flowers, floral arch, walking aisle and accessories • Bouquet for the bride with your own choice of local seasonal flowers • Buttonhole for the groom

Day 3 Asia World will pick up the Sworn & Unite documents and deliver this and all other documents to your hotel.

• Sparkling wine for the Bride & Groom for toasting • Decorated flower tray for the wedding rings

Documents Required 1. Original passports 2. Original Divorce Certificate or Death Certificate of former spouse (Only for a Divorcee or Widow/ Widower) 3. Completed, typed Affidavit Form (to be signed at the British Embassy)

• The planting of a baby coconut tree ceremony • In-room honeymoon floral decoration after your wedding • A bottle of sparkling wine served in your room on the night of your wedding • Hair/make up service

Price from £460 per person.

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THE BEST OF THAILAND 15 Day Private Tour

Experience the best that Thailand has to offer. Feel a part of the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, witness the serenity and beauty

Includes • 14 nights hotel accommodation • Breakfast daily • Private airport transfers • City tours Bangkok and Chiang Mai • English-speaking guide

of Chiang Mai and the north, and finally relax on the sandy beaches of Phuket in the south. This is a private tour so you won’t be travelling in a group. Departs daily.

Flights not included.

Day 1 Arrive Bangkok You will be met on arrival at Bangkok Airport and transferred to your accommodation (The Dusit Thani Hotel.)

Day 2 City and Temples Tour A perfect introduction to Bangkok. Enjoy a half-day tour that includes three of the top temples in Bangkok. Even if you don’t experience any more of Bangkok’s 400 temples, you’ll have seen the pick of them. Departs daily at approximately 8.30am or 1pm.

Day 3 Bangkok at leisure Full day at leisure.

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Day 4 Bangkok to Chiang Mai Morning at your leisure before your transfer to Bangkok Airport for your flight to Chiang Mai (not included).

You will be met on arrival at Chiang Mai and transferred to your accommodation (The Tamarind Village.) Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 5 City Tour of Chiang Mai A half-day tour to see the famous city temples of Chiang Mai. Departs daily at either approximately 8.30am returning 12.30pm, or 1.30pm returning 5pm.

Days 8 - 14 Phuket at leisure A week on the beach in Phuket. Enjoy the facilities of your hotel and the beautiful beaches.

Day 6 Chiang Mai at leisure Full day at leisure.

Day 15 Depart Phuket Time at your leisure before your transfer to the airport and flight to Bangkok (not included) to complete your itinerary.

Day 7 Chiang Mai to Phuket Transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for your flight to Phuket (flight not included). You will be met on arrival and transferred to your accommodation (Katathani, in a Junior Suite).

Prices from £699 per person based on twin share.

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BANGKOK

Honeymooners Free room upgrade (3 night stay), fruit basket, bouquet of flowers, photo in a frame.

Ideally located in the heart of Bangkok, the luxurious Dusit Thani sits opposite Lumpini Park with its broad boulevards and expanse of lakes. Adjacent to both the sky train and subway system. All of the 517 rooms and suites feature distinctive Thai inspirations and state-of-the-art facilities including free WiFi. Guests will enjoy the large outdoor swimming pool and sundeck, landscaped garden, spa, golf driving range, fitness centre and a choice of 3 bars and 8 restaurants.

DUSIT THANI BANGKOK

Offer Receive 3 nights for the price of 2 nights, 1 Apr – 31 Oct 14.

Prices from £48 per person per night, based on room only.

Honeymooners Guaranteed king-sized bedroom, fruits, flowers and chocolates on arrival.

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL BANGKOK

With lush gardens and sweeping river views, the Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok offers an elegant and exotic location on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. This award-winning hotel, consistently voted as one of the best in the world, has recently undergone an extensive renovation to maintain its high standards.

For accommodation there is a choice of two wings including the exclusive Krungthep Wing. Facilities include CHI, the spa, outdoor pool, gym, sauna, 3 bars, dinner cruise and 4 restaurants.

Offer Free breakfast when staying 3 nights or more, 1 Apr – 31 Oct 14.

Prices from £77 per person per night, based on room only.

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NORTHERN THAILAND

Honeymooners Enjoy complimentary sparkling wine and flowers on arrival.

Superbly located on the banks of the renowned Mae Ping River each of the resort’s 84 rooms and suites offers a contemporary-Asian design and boasts private courtyards, open balconies and breathtaking views of the gardens and river. Facilities include a restaurant set within a split-level Colonial house offering riverside dining, a choice of bars, a swimming pool, fitness centre, yoga/aerobics rooms and a spa. The Chedi Chiang Mai offers an elegant retreat in the heart of an historical city.

THE CHEDI CHIANG MAI

Offer Summer and winter discounts apply. Offer dates vary, call for details.

Prices from £87 per person per night, including breakfast daily.

Honeymooners Enjoy complimentary sparkling wine and a romantic lantern ceremony.

ANANTARA GOLDEN TRIANGLE ELEPHANT CAMP & RESORT

Perched on a hill overlooking the hills of Burma and Laos, the Anantara Golden Triangle Resort is a luxury, natural retreat. Unique to this resort, the Elephant Camp is a traditional mahout village set up as a centre for elephant conservation. Here you can learn to drive an elephant and watch them bathe in the river. Facilities include an infinity-edged pool, the Anantara Spa and choice of three restaurants.

Includes all meals, a spa treatment, the elephant experience, a 3 country tour and a cooking class.

Offer Receive a 15% discount off the price when booking at least 90 days in advance. Valid dates vary.

Prices from £325 per person per night, based on twin share.

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KOH PHANGAN

Honeymooners Bottle of sparkling wine on arrival and romantic lantern ceremony.

ANANTARA RASANANDA KOH PHANGAN RESORT & SPA

The Anantara Rasananda is an oasis of villas and suites sprawled over 200 metres of sea-view frontage, along the pristine white sands of Northern Koh Phangan. Just a 35 minute speedboat from Koh Samui. 64 Villas and Suites, all with individual pool, terrace or balcony. Activities include scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, jungle trekking and nature trips around the island. Facilities include a gym, library, swimming pool, yoga classes and beachfront restaurant and bar.

Offer Receive up to a 15% discount earlybird deal. Dates vary.

Prices from ÂŁ85 per person per night, including breakfast daily.

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KOH SAMET

Honeymooners Complimentary honeymoon cake. Free upgrade to next category of room.

PARADEE Hidden away at the southern tip of Koh Samet, Paradee features two secluded palm fringed white-sand beaches. This couples only resort offers a get-away-from-it-all atmosphere. All 40 luxurious villas have magnificent views of either lush tropical gardens, or white sandy beaches, some with private pools. Facilities include an infinity pool, spa, fitness room, library, restaurant, wine cellar and pool bar. Excellent watersports facilities and island excursions. Learn to dive at the dive centre on Ao Prao Beach.

Offer Receive up to 4 nights free. Offer dates vary. Call for details.

Prices from ÂŁ92 per person per night, including breakfast daily.

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HUA HIN

Honeymooners Fruit, honeymoon cake and one free Siamese Touch spa treatment per couple.

CAPE NIDHRA HOTEL

Characterised by its impeccable service and elegant accommodation, this hotel has been described as “one of the most distinctive in Hua Hin”. Perched on the shores of Hua Hin’s breathtaking beach, the hotel offers easy access to the seaside town’s street markets, shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Each room at the stunning Cape Nidhra Hotel has a private pool. Facilities include a fine dining restaurant, rooftop bar, fitness centre, pool, sauna, spa and water sports.

Offer Receive up to 4 nights free, 16 Apr – 31 Oct 14.

Prices from £71 per person per night, including breakfast daily.

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PHUKET

Honeymooners Receive a honeymoon cake and have breakfast served in your villa.

THE SHORE AT KATATHANI This luxury resort offers a serene setting perched upon a secluded cove commanding an impressive view of the blue Andaman Sea. There are 48 romantic pool villa units perfect for honeymooners. Each villa has a private infinity pool, sunken lounge, bath with rain shower. The interior design combines soft colours and natural textures with oriental touches.

Facilities include a stunning beachfront restaurant, spa, fitness centre, library and free use of all the facilities at its sister resort, Katathani.

Offer Receive up to 5 nights free, 1 Apr – 31 Oct 14.

Prices from ÂŁ201 per person per night, including breakfast daily.

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PHUKET

Honeymooners Bottle of wine and fresh fruit on arrival and a 1 hour spa treatment per couple.

THE VIJITT RESORT

The Vijitt Resort Phuket is an all villa-style resort set in 18 acres facing a 250 metre sandy beach in south east Phuket, with stunning views across Chalong Bay. Guests seeking something a little different will appreciate this resort. The 92 stand-alone villas vary in style and size, some with private pools and all within a beautifully landscaped natural setting.

Facilities include an infinity edged pool, spa, gym, resort activities and non-motorised watersports. Two restaurants with terraces and sea views.

Offer Receive up to a 25% earlybird discount. Dates vary, call for details.

Prices from ÂŁ75 per person per night, including breakfast daily.

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KHAO LAK

Honeymooners Wine, fruits and flowers on arrival. Free room upgrade on arrival (if available).

THE SAROJIN The Sarojin is an award winning boutique luxury beach resort located on an 11km secluded white sand beach, surrounded by 5 national parks and the Similan Islands dive sanctuaries. The Sarojin is renowned for its service suiting couples seeking a relaxing break or a luxurious honeymoon.

All 56 guest rooms are spacious with king-size beds, luxurious bathrooms with intimate couples baths. Facilities include 2 restaurants, 2 bars, wine cellar, private dining, spa, gym, luxury boat. No children under 10.

Offer Receive a 50% discount for 2 night stays 16 Apr – 31 Oct 14.

Prices from £148 per person per night, including breakfast daily.

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KHAO SOK NATIONAL PARK

Honeymooners A complimentary bottle of wine is served on the first evening.

ELEPHANT HILLS

Elephant Hills is Thailand’s first luxury jungle camp combining the experience of an African Safari with a Thai Forest setting. The scenery is dramatic; jungle covered limestone peaks and a forest with an array of animals and plants. Accommodation is in 30 luxurious tents, all with an en suite bathroom. The tents are spacious and well protected against mosquitoes and other intruders. There is an attractive restaurant, a log fire to sit around with drinks and a swimming pool.

The new Rainforest Camp is 10 luxury floating tents, set spectacularly on Cheow Larn Lake. Each floating tent includes an en suite bathroom, a comfortable double bed and a sun deck to sit and enjoy the amazing views of the lake and the rainforest mountains. Guests can canoe off from their own deck (canoe hire included) to explore the lake and perhaps spot the monkeys or array of birdlife. Guided canoe tours are also included. Facilities include a restaurant and bar.

Prices 3 Day Jungle Lake Safari from ÂŁ350 per person. Includes a night in the Jungle Camp, a night in a floating tent on Cheow Larn Lake, all meals, a canoe safari, the elephant experience (bathe & feed elephants), personal kayak use, a trek in the rainforest and airport/hotel transfers.

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KRABI

Honeymooners Stay 4 nights or more for a bottle of champagne and a free massage per couple.

RAYAVADEE A member of Leading Hotels of The World, Rayavadee is a 5 star luxury resort surrounded by beautiful beaches, dramatic limestone cliffs and tropical landscapes at the heart of Krabi’s stunning Phranang Peninsula.

The resort's 98 enchanting two-story pavilions and four luxurious beachfront villas are spread over 26 acres of coconut groves, their spacious interiors and décor providing unsurpassed comfort for the property's highly discerning guests.

Offer Receive up to 4 nights free. Offer dates vary call for details.

Prices from £180 per person per night, including breakfast daily.

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KRABI

Honeymooners A sunset drink and table set up for dinner (not included) on the beach.

THE TUBKAAK KRABI BOUTIQUE RESORT Nestled on the white sand of Tubkaak Beach with superb views towards the limestone peaks of the Ko Hong Archipelago. Guests of the boutiquestyle Tubkaak Resort will not be surrounded by high-rise hotels or crowds, just calm tranquillity in a beautiful natural setting. Rooms are located in two storey buildings set around the pool and gardens, or on the beachfront with a terrace and an unrivalled sea view. Facilities include a bar and restaurant, spa, sauna, swimming pool, jacuzzi, WiFi, gym, and library.

Offer Receive up to 2 nights free. 17 Apr – 30 Sep 14.

Prices from £76 per person per night, including breakfast daily.

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PHI PHI ISLANDS

Honeymooners Honeymoon cake.

2 for 1 on an Aromatherapy Treatment per stay.

ZEAVOLA RESORT Zeavola Resort is a romantic rustic resort, located on the northern tip of Koh Phi Phi, nestled on a prime stretch of soft white sand. An hour by speed boat from Phuket or Krabi, Zeavola Resort is the perfect getaway to relax, recharge and reinvigorate. Activities and facilities include exploring the nearby pristine reefs with a PADI accredited dive centre, a strong emphasis on nature at Zeavola Spa or sampling some of Thailand’s finest cuisine at a choice of two restaurants.

Offer Receive 3 nights for the price of 2, or 6 for 4. Dates vary.

Prices from ÂŁ105 per person per night, including breakfast daily.

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KOH LANTA

Honeymooners Receive a bottle of sparkling wine and a honeymoon cake on arrival

PIMALAI RESORT AND SPA The luxurious Pimalai Resort and Spa is built on a hillside, amongst 100 acres of rainforest and extends down to a superb 900 metre stretch of pristine sandy beach. Set within the grounds are 121 elegantly appointed villas. This hotel combines all the right ingredients; subtle five star comforts, natural beauty and far from the crowds. Hotel facilities include two infinity-edged swimming pools, and a choice of four restaurants including the spectacularly located Seven Seas with unparalled sea views.

Offer Earlybird discounts apply. Call for details.

Prices from ÂŁ63 per person per night, including breakfast daily.

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KOH SAMUI

Honeymooners Flowers and sparkling wine on arrival. Free half hour couples massage.

SALA SAMUI RESORT & SPA SALA Samui is a stunning pool villa boutique resort, located on 80 metres of pristine white sandy beach on the north-east tip of the island, just ten minutes from Koh Samui Airport. Featuring the luxury of a private pool in 53 of a total of 69 villas and suites, the resort offers stylish and comfortable accommodation. SALA Samui boasts two beachfront pools, including a 25-metre lap pool surrounded by four massage salas floating in a beautiful lotus pond. Spa, gym, library, beach bar and two restaurants.

Offer Receive up to a 15% earlybird discount. Call for details.

Prices from ÂŁ79 per person per night, including breakfast daily.

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KOH SAMUI

Honeymooners Stay 3 nights to receive a bouquet, sparkling wine, and an aromatherapy massage.

ZAZEN BOUTIQUE RESORT AND SPA The charming Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa occupies an idyllic spot in the north of Koh Samui. Intimate and relaxed, the 26-room resort sits beside the white sand beach of Bophut, overlooking the clear azure water. Distinctive bungalows are set amongst a verdant tropical garden and offer quality furnishings combined with hi tech in-room entertainment. The restaurant is renowned as one of the best on the island. Facilities include a pool and spa.

Offer 10% discount on food and beverage when staying 10 nights.

Prices from ÂŁ61 per person per night, including breakfast daily.

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Ask your Travel Agent for a copy of our 2014 Far East brochure which also contains all Booking Conditions which apply to this Honeymoon brochure.

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