Travel Agent - April 14, 2008 - (Page 28)

DESTINATIONS PACIFIC/ASIA PATTAYA, ON THE EAST COAST OF THAILAND AND JUST 90 MILES AWAY FROM BANGKOK, is well known for its sunny beaches, wide variety of water sports, reasonably priced world-class resorts, exotic nightlife and great shopping facilities. A short distance from Pattaya’s center of town, the exclusive all-suite Royal Wing & Spa (www.royalcliff.com) is a tropical waterfront retreat, which boasts fabulous views of the Gulf of Siam and Royal Cliff Bay. The epitome of luxury, Royal Wing opened in 1986 and was fully renovated in 2001. Request a Royal Wing Suite, which features a king-size bed, a Jacuzzi bath, and two balconies with picturesque bay views. Families can opt for one of the three 2,360-square-foot Presidential Suites. Each suite has three bedrooms, a private living area, bathroom with Jacuzzi, flower-filled balconies, a private entrance, the service of private pool butlers and a beach salas (Thai-styled open pavilion) with spectacular Royal Cliff Bay views. All guests can use the Royal Wing Pool, set amid tropical gardens and serviced by butlers. Agents can book the suites via the Reservations Department (sekson@royalcliff. com or reservations@royalcliff.com). Royal Wing & Spa is one of Royal Cliff Beach Resort’s four hotels, which offer a total of 1,090 rooms and suites. Since Royal Wing & Spa has only 85 suites, agents might also consider booking clients in one of the other Royal Cliff properties. Royal Cliff Beach Hotel is the largest of the four hotels and ideal for more budget-conscious travelers, the Royal Cliff Terrace is a favorite with honeymooners and families for its quiet secluded location, and The Royal Cliff Grand & Spa is suitable for business travelers. For group bookings, the Royal Cliff Beach Hotel’s Mini-Suites, the Royal Cliff Grand & Spa’s Club Sea View Rooms and Grand Club Sea View Rooms all offer stunning beach views. Because the resort is only 25 miles away from U-Tapao Airport, the staff can help arrange for helicopters to land on one of its two helipads (one at the Royal Cliff Grand & Spa and the other at the resort’s Pattaya Exhibition TOP: Dusit Thani Pattaya offers outstanding views of the Gulf of Siam BOTTOM: The Royal Wing & Spa pool includes butler service for all guests PATTAYA Southeast Asia’s sunny paradise has options for every type of traveler BY JOSLYN YANG 28 | TravelAgent April 14, 2008 http://www.royalcliff.com

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Travel Agent - April 14, 2008 Online Now Contents Contributors From the Editor From the Publisher Europe: The châteaux-hotels of the Dordogne and Quercy in France Middle East: Although Dubai is Expanding, it is not Bursting at the Seams Pacific/Asia: Pattaya is Southeast Asia’s Sunny Paradise Pacific/Asia Briefs Las Vegas: New York City Dining Comes to Sin City Hawaii: Accommodations in Hawaii for the Entire Family Central & South America: Cayo Espanto is the Private Island Resort for Clients to Get Away from it All Caribbean: Iberostar Property Opens in Rose Hall, Jamaica Running El Casino at the Sheraton Old San Juan Africa: Africa Travel Association’s 11th Annual Symposium Spotlight on the Djibouti Palace Kempinski Cruises: Experts Share Views on the Direction Cruise Pricing is Heading Cover Story: Home Counsel Car Rental: Vacation.com Joins with Hertz to Grow Car-Rental Sales Transportation Briefs Northeast USA: Brooklyn’s Hotel Le Bleu Agent Profile: Gary Mansour of Mansour Travel Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Violent Protests Halt Travel to Tibet Celebrating Company and Agency Innovations Sheraton Upgrades Brand through Renovations and Redesign Earning Opportunities and Agent Recognition In the Spotlight Editorial Index Advertising Index Classified Marketplace Trendwatch

Travel Agent - April 14, 2008

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