Enchanting ... Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort

Anytime of the year is perfect for visiting the Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort, and it just got easier and faster thanks to a new daily Orient-Thai direct flight from Macau to Chiang Rai.

The special flight will run daily from now onwards with roundtrip rates as low as THB 6,200 ($US200).  As the only five-star resort in the beautiful Chiang Rai area, Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort is the perfect destination and the gateway to the Mekong, made even easier now with the direct Macau service.

“We are thrilled with the introduction of this service to Chiang Rai!” said General Manager Justin Malcolm.  “The new direct flights from Macau make it easier, quicker and more convenient to enjoy this beautiful part of Thailand.”

Ranked as the top hotel in Chiang Rai by both Citibank and TripAdvisor, Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort is the gateway to the Mekong and promises an enchanting stay for any traveler or adventurer with the desire for a new perspective. Chic and stylish with an inspiring atmosphere and innovative cuisine, Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort is an ideal destination for a variety of experiences, uniquely offering amenities geared towards family travel, romance, or a spa retreat.

The new Orient-Thai service will leave Macau daily at 16:20, arriving in Chiang Rai at 17:50.  Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort is located only minutes from the Chiang Rai Airport and less than an hour from the Golden Triangle, where Myanmar, Laos and Thailand converge. Flights on the new, direct Orient-Thai direct route must be booked in advance by calling +662 792 9299.

Le Méridien Chiang Rai offers 159 spacious and contemporary guestrooms and suites with a timeless, elegant design inspired by the Lanna culture of Thailand.  The resort recently unveiled an entire new wing with 30 new Grand Deluxe Rooms, right next to the Mae Kok river.  Each Grand Deluxe room offers 66 square meters of contemporary luxury along with stunning views of the Mae Kok River and the resort’s lake set against a mountainous background from an expansive private balcony.  Inspired by the Lanna culture of Thailand, the Grand Deluxe rooms effortlessly blend Lanna architecture and culture with timeless elegance and design.

Guests seeking retreat will be delighted with the privacy and serenity of the resort, including soothing treatments and massages at Parvati Spa, a relaxing swim or invigorating workout, and private or group yoga sessions.  Guests with adventure in mind can begin exploring the charms of Chiang Rai starting at the resort’s quay, where a longtail boat waits to take travelers downriver to visit the region’s fascinating hill-tribe villages.  Other excursions include elephant treks and mountain biking or hiking tours through Chiang Rai’s renowned jungle trails.

From now through October, guests can also take advantage of the Taste of Chiang Rai, a special culinary package from now through October, 2011.  Taste of Chiang Rai offers guests a gastronomic journey through the region, which will include a half-day in the lovely town of Mae Sai.  The day begins with a private tour of the Prince Chakraband Pensiri Center for Plant Development, a stunning botanical garden, where guests will taste and pick fresh herbs and local produce to be used in creating their own recipes.  From here, guests will participate in a hands-on outdoor cooking class focused on one of three authentic cuisines – Lanna, Thai or Western – and more than twenty signature dishes.  After savoring their culinary creations, guests will be rewarded with a certificate of completion and gift of homemade signature Le Méridien jam.

Taste of Chiang Rai also offers two nights of luxurious accommodations with a complimentary upgrade to a Grand Deluxe River View Room, located in the resort’s newest wing, and daily breakfast for two at Latest Recipe.  Rates for the Taste of Chiang Rai package begin at THB 7,000 per night for double occupancy, with a minimum stay of two nights.  Taste of Chiang Rai is valid through October 31, 2011, pending availability.

For additional information or reservations, please call +66 53 603 333 or visit www.lemeridien.com/chiangrai.

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