Phuket

Purchase an international flight with Thai Airways from Europe or Australia to Bangkok and receive a free round-trip domestic ticket! The free ticket can be used for economy class travel to Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Krabi, Hat Yai, etc. and travelers simply pay the taxes and surcharges. The “Thailand Plus” promotion must be booked by February 29 and is valid for travel until June 30, 2012.

Book 5 nights at the stylish Kee Resort in Phuket and only pay for 3 nights! After accounting for the free nights, average rates are THB4,560 (USD147) for a Plaza Room, 6,000 (USD195) for a Deluxe Pool View Room, and THB8,100 (USD260) for a Suite. Rates include a welcome drink, internet access, 10% service charge and local taxes. This promotion is available through April 30, 2012.

The Angsana Laguna Resort in Phuket opens December 1, 2011, and is celebrating with special rates from THB6,100 (USD200). The “Introductory Offer” includes luxurious beachside accommodations and buffet breakfast. Stay 2 nights and enjoy a THB3,000 (USD100) credit or stay 3 nights and receive the credit and a 90-minute massage. This promotion is available until February 28, 2011.

Cathay Pacific is offering special fares from Canada to Thailand. Round-trip fares to Bangkok are CAD833 (USD790) from Vancouver, CAD1,083 (USD1,030) from Toronto, and CAD1,153 (USD1,095) from Ottawa/Montreal. Taxes and surcharges are additional. Sale fares are also available to Phuket. Fares are available until sold out for travel now - November 30, 2011, or December 24, 2011 – May 24, 2012.

Until November 15, enjoy a free night at Bhukitta Hotel & Spa Phuket when you pay for 2 nights, From November 16 – December 23, 2011, enjoy a free night when you pay for 3 nights. Rates for the payable nights start from THB1,500 (USD47) for a Deluxe Room including continental breakfast for 2 people, wireless internet access, 10% service charge, and 7% local taxes.

Pay for two nights at the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Phuket and receive the third night free! Rates for the payable nights start from THB5,400 (USD180) for a Garden Villla including daily buffet breakfast for two people. Room rates are subject to service charge and local taxes totaling 18.7%. This promotion is available for bookings and stays until October 31, 2011.

Explore the ocean with a snorkeling tour from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi at a special price of THB950 (USD32) for adults and THB800 (USD27) for children. This is an all-day tour and includes hotel transfers, return express boat, mask and snorkel, lunch, beverages, snacks, national park fee, and insurance. This promotional price requires booking by October 31, 2011, for use until April 30, 2012.

Explore Thailand with Emirates Airlines’ special fares to Bangkok and beyond. Roundtrip economy travel from Dubai to Bangkok is USD820 inclusive of all taxes and fees.  The fare can be topped up to include a flight to Koh Samui for USD1,045, Chiang Mai for USD1,058, or Phuket for USD1,095. This promotion is available for bookings and travel until October 31, 2011.

Bangkok Airways is offering special fares for online bookings made until September 30, 2011. Promotional one-way fares are 1,690 (USD56) for travel between Bangkok and Chiang Mai or THB1,990 (USD66) between Bangkok and Phuket. International fares to Yangon or Phnom Penh are also on sale for THB3,290 (USD110) one-way or THB4,290 (USD143) round-trip.

The Waterfront Suites Phuket by Centara, a new resort located at Karon Beach, is offering introductory prices on all rooms until October 31, 2011. Discounted rates are THB1,600 (USD53) for a spacious One Bedroom Suite and THB2,200 (USD73) for a Two Bedroom Suite that’s perfect for families. All room rates are subject to 10% service charge and 7% local taxes.