Luxury Travel Advisor - February 2008 - (Page 33) BY ERIN F. STERNTHAL A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Rayavadee (www.rayavadee.com), which overlooks the Andaman Sea in Thailand’s southern Krabi province, serves up a spectacular setting for weddings of up to 120 guests. Call upon Khun Kulavadee Pungsiripattana (kulavadee@rayavadee.com), assistant to the director of sales and marketing, who is on property to handle all aspects of your clients’ wedding arrangements, whether it be a ceremony on the Coconut Lawn or a reception at The Grotto restaurant set under an ancient limestone cliff on the beach. We hear the most requested time of year for weddings is November through March, so plan accordingly. Rayavadee has stunning surrounding islands to explore, so be sure to have Sutham Kaewsom (gs@rayavadee.com), assistant guest services manager, arrange a day trip by luxury speedboat to Phi Phi Island or Phang Nga Bay, where brides and grooms can savor a gourmet THE RAYAVADEE VILLA touts its own free-form swimming pool with a built-in Jacuzzi (above). The two-bed- room villa offers views of Phranang Beach, as well as space and amenities that are ideal for entertaining. RAYAVADEE VILLA’s master suite boasts a large en-suite bathroom and direct views of the beach (top). picnic lunch on the beach or opt for a kayak trip through mangrove forests and sea caves. To alleviate any pre-wedding jitters, ask Spa Manager Khun Garnchai Asavapapol (eam_garnachi@ rayavadee.com) to book the Rayavadee Signature massage in the spa pavilion. At the end of the day, it’s time to unwind in the two-bedroom Rayavadee Villa, which is bookable via GDS. In addition to butler service (which is provided only for the Rayavadee and Phranang Villas), the villa boasts a free-form swimming pool, living and dining room, a sauna and a terrace with views of Phranang Beach. For additional VIP requests, contact General Manager Maria Grueter (gm@ rayavadee.com; 66-75-620-740, ext. 2800). Private jets can fly into Krabi International Airport. Wedding parties can take over the seven-room Otahuna Lodge (www.otahuna.co.nz) in Christchurch, New Zealand, which reopened last May follow- www.luxuryta.com February 2008 | LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR 33 http://www.rayavadee.com http://www.otahuna.co.nz http://www.luxuryta.com
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