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DESTINATIONS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 these also have a sauna room. Agents can book spa appointments ahead of time by contacting the spa manager, Joe Palang (011-66-53-253431, spa@chedi-chiangmai.com). The Restaurant (the actual name of the venue) serves Indian and Thai cuisine; a favorite dish is See Klong Moo Aob, grilled Northern Thai-style honey marinated pork ribs with fresh lime. Reservations can be made in advance of arrival by calling 01166-53-253-385. The hotel’s general manager is Eleanor Hardy (011-66-53-253-333, gm@ chedi-chiangmai.com). Fondcome Village (www.fondcome.com) calls itself a hotel of arts, culture and nature. Ten minutes from the center of Chiang Mai, the hotel has 48 guest rooms and two suites designed in styles inspired by Northern Thailand hill tribes. At $735 a night, the Lunar Nest Golden Suite is the most expensive room. The Lunar Nest Villa has a spacious living area, kitchenette, dining area, separate bathroom in the living area, separate dressing room, Jacuzzi bathtub and four Deluxe Rooms on the ground floor. The resort’s Phaya Villa Junior Suite has one bedroom and a spacious living area with built-in kitchenette, dining area, separate bathroom area and private terrace. The suite has mountain views in the distance, as well as an up-close look at a natural stream that flows next to the villa. The Tai Yai Wing has 12 guest rooms that include three connecting rooms, which make the wing an ideal choice for a group or family. The resort doesn’t have a spa, but can provide basic treatments such as Thai massage, reflexology and oil massage in a treatment room that will be set up upon request near the swimming pool. The hotel’s Huay Chang Kaew restaurant offers authentic Northern Thai food and international cuisine. Picnic baskets and lunch boxes for tour excursions are also available. A specialty is Kaeng Hung Lay (pork curry in Northern Thai style). The general manager is Jaras Mongkolphan (011-66-53-125-333). Agents can reach out to the resort’s marketing manager, Sangwan Saopaeng (011-66-53-125-333, sales@fondcome. com) or Katesirin Kunchana, assistant marketing manager (011-66-53-125-333, sales@ fondcome.com). The Sukantara Cascade Resort & Spa (www.sukantara.com) played host to Angelina Jolie, who enjoyed her stay so much that she allows them to use her name in connection with promoting the resort. A nice touch is the authenticity of the staff—some of them are mountain people and wear traditional Karen gowns. Each of the boutique resort’s units is adjacent to the property’s Tad-Yao waterfall. The resort has three room categories, and the ultimate in accommodations is the Suite Pool Villa. The villa has teak furniture and Lanna Northern Thailand decor; two Jacuzzis, inside and outdoors; and private views of the waterfall. Of the six Deluxe Lanna Cottages, Deluxe Lanna Cottage 1 has the best waterfall view. Deluxe Cottages 5 and 6 are a good choice for families, since they share a connected patio and a Jacuzzi. The resort’s two Luxury Camp accommodations will be introduced this September. These are safari-style tented accommodations with air-conditioning, bathroom with tub, refrigerator and patio with bamboo furniture. The resort’s Chida Spa has two suite treatment rooms as well as an outdoor spa pavilion next to the waterfall. The most popular masseuse is Spa Manager Worachart Nutprasert, who is available by request only. Book treatments for clients ahead of time by contacting Jirapan Sugunasil, the spa’s managing director (011-66- 89-9251-444, service@ chidaspa.com). Agents can feel free to contact General Manager Rapeepat Sugunasil (011-66-89-9288-511, info@sukantara.com) directly. I A well-appointed room at the Sukantara Cascade Resort & Spa CONNECTING YOU For more on accommodations in Thailand, visit www. travelagentcentral.com/southeast-asia 26 | TravelAgent August 4, 2008 http://www.fondcome.com http://www.sukantara.com http://travelagentcentral.com/southeast-asia http://travelagentcentral.com/southeast-asia

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