Tag: "Thailand Holidays"

Elephant Hills in Thailand Announces Birth of Baby Ha Ha

After waiting 22 months for the birth, Elephant Hills is proud to announce the birth of Ha Ha the baby elephant, born to Tor Por late last Sunday night on the 12^th of February 2012. It is Tor Por’s first baby and both mother and baby are doing well in the confines of their herd. The matriarch Khun Di-Be-Le is especially pleased with the new arrival and was a witness to her smooth birth.  She measures in at 90cm high with a healthy weight of approximately 100kgs and will keep Tor Por busy for the next few years.

Asian elephants were classed as endangered in 1986 and according to the WWF, their numbers are still dwindling in Thailand where they are domesticated and in some cases mistreated. This birth is a huge success for Elephant Hills and they are hoping that Ha Ha will have a brother or sister in the next five years.

Elephant Hills is nestled deep in Thailand’s Khao Sok rainforest and gives its visitors a luxury camping experience amongst the wildlife. Visitors can either choose to stay at the luxury floating camp or the tented camp and are treated to campfires and canoe excursions among many other activities. With the addition of Ha Ha, Elephant Hills will further ensure that they create a lifetime of memories for visiting guests, and continue to work with the local community to improve conservation in the area.

We wish the excellent team at Elephant Hills good luck and look forward to hearing how Ha Ha is doing in the future. Watch baby Ha Ha playing and see her photos below.

Masters Of Thai Massage Attempt To Set New World Record

584 masseuses gathered on Kata Beach in Thailand on Friday 19^th August 2011 to set an unofficial and unprecedented new world record of the most people simultaneously performing a Thai massage.

The standing world record was set in March 2011 in Australia, with 232 pairs of hands, but this has been doubled by the hundreds of hands working in unison in Thailand. The reason that exactly 584 people were invited to join the event is very special; ‘5’ represents the birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and ‘84’ represents the age of the king this year, the world’s longest-reigning monarch.

The event was held on the picturesque Kata Beach, the perfect location for a relaxing massage for those lucky hotel guests who received the free massages. The event carried on into the evening, with health exhibitions presented by a range of spas from the surrounding area, including Phuket and Krabi.

This occasion was the third of five such events to make up the ‘Nuad (massage) Thai for World Record’ campaign, organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The country can now invite Guinness World Records to watch and accredit their official world record attempt in November 2011, to be held in Bangkok. This memorable occasion was a testament to the passion that the locals have for the art of massage.

Source: Phuket News

See the Far East for the price of a London bus fare

At one minute past 12 on 6th May 2011, Malaysia Airlines launched a very special seat sale designed to encourage holiday makers to visit the wonders of South East Asia and the Far East. Destinations include Bangkok, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Singapore, great hubs to fly into and fly out of to other destinations such as Vietnam, Borneo and Thailand.

With air fare at just £2 per person plus tax, you can fly with Malaysia Airlines to those stunning picture postcard beaches you may have always dreamt of visiting.

Here are just a few ideas to entice you…

Phuket, Thailand
Located just off the west coast of mainland Thailand and a 60 minute flight south of Bangkok, this stunning tropical island boasts some of the most glorious beaches and attractive offshore islands in Thailand.  If you’ve dreamt of a luxury hotel in a secluded and refined setting and maybe a few spa treatments for two, this is the place to be.

Banyan Tree Phuket, Thailand

Bali & Lombok

Bali is a wonderful tropical island, where you can see the richness of their culture in an instant. Holidays to Bali offer a combination of blissful romance, cultural discoveries and exotic beaches. Whether you are looking for a spa holiday, diverse scenery to explore, sandy beaches to kick back on or want to take part in a water sport or two, Bali is an island that offers more then just a beach and you’ll be sure to find something to suit you.

The Amala, Bali

Langkawi, Malaysia

Malaysia is a country that has a blend of fascinating and diverse cultures mixed in with exotic island retreats and eco-adventure options. Kuala Lumpur is the proud capital of Malaysia, combining high rise modern skyscrapers with intricate temples and mosques. If the chic city vibe isn’t for you then head over to the west coast where you’ll discover the islands of Langkawi and Pangkor. Both islands boast lovely beaches and a rural atmosphere making them a real island retreat.

The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia

So you’re probably thinking…what’s the catch for this great seat sale? Well, Malaysia Airlines has issued only 10,000 seats for the sale and a final booking date of 17th May 2011, so to avoid disappointment turn those dreams into reality and book your perfect luxury and tailor-made holiday today. See Western & Oriental Travel’s special offers for Malaysia Airlines.

NEW! The Luxurious Melati Beach Resort and Spa, Thailand

The luxurious sanctuary resort experience, Melati Beach Resort and Spa in Koh Samui, Thailand can be found on the northern most tip of Koh Samui Island at Thongson Bay. This 4*+ resort and spa is located on an exclusive limited access beach and conveniently situated just 15 minutes away from Chaweng Beach which is a brilliant place to shop, visit entertainment venues, eat and a 10 minute drive from Samui Airport.

The luxury resort is perfect for couples on honeymoons or if you are looking for an exclusive relaxing holiday for you and your friends.  Upon arrival in your room, you will have the choice of customising your sleep experience with a choice of pillow, music, as well aromatherapy oils to be enjoyed just before you go to bed.

Mornings at Melati Beach Resort are a fantastic experience where you will find the breakfast served with a selection of rotating a la carte selections such as grilled steak and eggs to gourmet omelet’s scented with black truffle and plenty more. In the evenings, guests can also have romantic dinners in their villas.

The Melati Beach Resort and Spa boasts spacious accommodation, a gorgeous beach front and an outstanding selection of in-house restaurants. Popular menus include Thai dishes such as Pad Thai (traditional Thai noodle with tiger prawns), Tom Yam Kung (Traditional Thai Soup with Thai prawn broth, flavoured with lemongrass, mushroom and Thai herbs) and Pan-fried Snapper. For beer lovers, the luxury resort serves the best local Singha beer.

An ideal luxury holiday resort for those seeking indulgent romance or true relaxation.

Thank you to Napissara for this guest post on behalf of Melati Beach Resort and Spa.