Travel Agent - September 10, 2007 - (Page 28)

Destinations Pacific/Asia Continued from page 26 converted into one stunning riverside duplex for large families. Eat at the Mira Terrace restaurant, which specializes in both Thai and Western fare; our favorite dish there was the panseared snow-fish filet served with herbed vegetable fried rice. The hotel arranges boat trips along the Ping River, one of the major tributaries feeding the Chao Phraya River. For VIP bookings, contact General Manager Marc Dumur (gm@ sofitel-chiangmai.com). The resort pays 10 percent commission. Top Luxry Picks For over-the-top luxury and elegance, book the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi or the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai. Accommodations at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi (www. mandarinoriental.com; +66-53-888-929) consist of 69 traditional Thai Villas and 54 luxury suites, many featuring separate living and dining areas. Bedrooms are spacious and private terraces offer commanding views of the manicured grounds. For families or couples looking for the ultimate in luxury and space, book the grand deluxe two-bedroom villa with pool. The architecture and interior design of the property is inspired by the historical Lanna Kingdom, which flourished in this region 300 years ago. Details and accents have been painstakingly handcrafted by local artisans using traditional techniques, thus achieving a scale and level of authenticity not found elsewhere, while museum-quality antiques and artifacts adorn each villa and suite. This is quite literally a recreation of an ancient Thai village and is the ultimate for privacy and luxury—great for honeymooners and couples seeking solace in a beautiful setting. A visit to the Devi Spa and Holistic Center, which is modeled on the ancient Royal Palace of Mandalay (in Burma), is a must. The spectacular seven-tier lobby is ornately carved of teak wood and the 18 treatment rooms combine centuries-old holistic treatments with ayurvedic therapies. Agents can contact General Manager Mark Bradford (markb@mohg.com) for VIP bookings. The resort pays 10 percent commission. A guest room at the new D2hotel Chiang Mai 28 TravelAgent Interested? Request #014. September 10, 2007 http://www.mandarinoriental.com http://www.mandarinoriental.com http://www.globotours.net

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Contents Editor's Letter News You Can Use Agenda: Fam Trips, Calendar of Events, Deal of the Week South America Rising: COVER STORY EUROPE: Undiscovered Croatia PACIFIC/ASIA: Chiang Mai: Hotspot of Northern Thailand LAS VEGAS: Las Vegas’ Inside Man Las Vegas News & Notes Las Vegas: The New Frontier PACIFIC NORTHWEST: A Gem on Oregon’s Central Coast FLORIDA: Hyatt Regency Miami Spruces Up Ensemble Update Agent Outlook: Cruising Today Nantucket Island Resorts Classified Marketplace Home-Based Travel Expo Update Advertisers’ Information People & Places Thailand Planner

Travel Agent - September 10, 2007

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