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Summer exercise
The Ambassador Hotel’s Health Centre has a summer promotion that includes a full year’s membership for Bt5,000 along with one spa treatment worth Bt1,500. There’s also a buy-two-get-one-free deal on one-month student memberships for Bt399. The offers are valid until May 31. Visit www.Amtel.co.th.

Two scoops, please
Until April 30, Seefah Patisseries offers a bonus for the kids as the prepare to go back to school – two scoops of ice cream served with a fresh-baked brownie. Flavours include mango yoghurt, strawberry, coconut and vanilla. Call (02) 655 0251.

Herbal rub
Until April 30, the Westin Grande Sukhumvit’s Vareena Spa offers its “Royal Thai Retreat” – a 90-minute massage with herbal compounds and a choice of a herbal hydrotherapy bath or herbal steam. The price is Bt2,000. Call (02) 207 8000 extension 8450.

Spa sensations
Until April 30, chill out with a summer package at the Ambassador Spa. Choose from a menu that includes the 120-minute “lovely mango” treatment (Bt1,950), which tightens pores and gently decreases wrinkle lines. Or there’s the 30-minute milk and rose bath (Bt999), which softens and nourishes your skin. The Ambassador Hotel’s spa is open daily from 9am to 10.30pm. Call (02) 254 0444 extension 1254.

Spa sensations
Until June 30, the Barai Spa adjacent to the Hyatt Regency Hua Hin is offering a residential package starting at Bt15,500++ per night. The price includes healthy breakfast, evening cocktail and a choice of foot, traditional Thai, Swedish or aromatherapy massage. Call (02) 254 6200 or e-mail thebarai.hrhuahin@hyatt.com.

Backpacking in Tokyo
The Thai Youth Hostel Association and Japan Youth Hostel invite applications for the “Exciting Tokyo Expedition”, which takes place from May 8 to 13. It’ll include visits to major attractions like the Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Temple, Kamakura Daibutsu, Yokohama and Mount Fuji. Call (02) 628 7413-5 or visit www.HiThailand.com

The Discovery Holiday Fair and the Hotel Mega Sale is running from tomorrow until Sunday and March 26 to 29 in the grand hall of Siam Discovery Centre. Hotels and resorts are offering various packages, and a purchase of Bt800 will get you into a lucky draw to win a trip to Pattaya. Call (02) 658 1000 extension 210-219.

AIS family rally
Families are invited to apply to join a walk on May 10 and 11 at Dusit Resort Hua Hin on which members will have to cooperate with each
other to solve a series of puzzles. Profits go to Ananda Mahidol Foundation. Call 1175 or (02) 687 4124-6.

Royal River Cruise
The Royal River Hotel
Celebrate your private party exclusively on The Royal River Cruise while enjoy the colorful atmosphere of Chao Phraya River. Celebrate birthday party get free birthday cake and a bottle of wine of the month. April 1 to 30. Call: (02) 422 9222

Dine to splash promotion
The Conrad Bangkok
From now until June 30, all Citibank card members can enjoy discount privileges of up to 20 per cent at any of the hotel’s four premier restaurants. Spend Bt1,000 and get a lucky draw to win a getaway to the Maldives and more prizes. From April 12 to 15, Citibank cardholders that spend a minimum of Bt3,000 (after discount) per sales slip at the hotel’s four premier restaurants will receive a Pevonia voucher worth Bt4,500 to be used for a Pevonia Luminous Renewal Treatment at Seasons Spa. The lucky draw will take place on July 7 and the announcement can be viewed at www.citibank.co.th. Call: (02) 690 9299

Massaging the membership rate
Apply for Devarana Spa annual membership this month and you pay Bt8,400, a 30-per-cent discount on the regular fee of Bt12,000. Full benefits and privileges still apply, including two vouchers, one birthday voucher, Devarana cotton bag and special discounts at all Devarana Spas and participating Dusit Thani and dusitD2 hotels. Available to Thai residents only. Visit www.DevaranaSpa.com.

Healing at the tree
Banyan Tree Spa
Embrace nature’s goodness this month with a traditional Royal Banyan treatment, a signature therapy that draws on the purity of natural ingredients to help improve blood circulation and alleviate muscle tension. Purchase a Royal Banyan package
and receive a 50-per-cent discount on any subsequent facial treatment. Call (02) 679 1200.

See how they swim
Central Aquarium
Ground Floor, Central Plaza Airport, Chiang Mai
The aquarium is welcoming its latest creature: unicorn fish, which dwell among coral reefs.

Summer sensation campaign
Krungsri Imax Theatre
Fifth Floor, Paragon Cineplex
Imax and Ice Monster ice cream makers offer a special package this summer. Buy four Imax until April 30 and get a free scoop of ice cream. Call (02) 129 4631.

Malaysian piano legend
The Living Room
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Hotel
Malaysian pianist Michael Veeparen is welcomed to the Living Room this month. Joining him will be Shawn Kelley on drums and Belinda Moody on bass. Catch them
Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30pm onwards and at the Sunday Jazzy Brunch from 12 to 2.45pm. Call (02) 649 8353.

New Exciting
Phuket FantaSea
Be dazzled by hundreds of beautifully illuminated songbirds, carolling many of Christmas favourites as well as enjoy our special show “Viva Bangkok Christmas Show” at Viva Bangkok Stage Theatre and a multitude of activities and attractions not found anywhere else. Phuket FantaSea is open everyday except Thursday, from 5.30 – 11.30 pm. Tel: (076) 385111

Salsa Tea Party
Tamarind Caf-e,
Sukhumvit Soi 20
Enjoy salsa dance lessons of Bachata, Merengue, and Reggaeton, by the dance experts to coach you or just to answer your questions. World class salsa music expert and guest DJs will delight you with the international salsa and world music. Every Sunday, 3 to 7pm (admission is free and no cover charge for the party on Monday to Friday from 3 to 11pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 11pm). Tel: (02) 663 7421

3 New Trendy Restaurants
The 55 th Corner Hua Hin
Soi Hua Hin 55
This new eat out hub in Hua Hin offers three trendy restaurants under one roof.
- Vietnamese contemporary restaurant, Caphe sua da, featuring original Vietnamese coffee and myriad of original Vietnamese dishes as well as daily fresh homemade bakery. Open daily 7am to 10pm.
- Red mango, franchised ice cream parlour from Korea famous for its no fat yoghurt ice cream topped with fresh fruits. Open daily 7am to 10pm.
- Stone head, retro Irish style pub with live music, pool table and western style cuisine including salad and steak served with special cocktails. Open daily 6pm to 2am
Tel: (032) 512320

Mandara Spa offers special package made up of two treatments from Elemis designed to leave you looking younger and feeling totally rejuvenated. Price at Bt9,900 for 135 minutes of treatment. Guests will also receive a free Elemis Time and Treat Gift set worth Bt3,000 on presentation of these promotional details. The anti-ageing treatment programme includes Elemis pro collagen quartz lift facial (75 minutes), and Elemis body sculpting cellulite and colon therapy treatment (60 minutes). Until April 30. Tel: (02) 476 0021

Centara Hotels & Resorts invites you to enjoy all about strawberries with Strawberry Rush treatments. A luscious wild strawberry scrub packed with anti-aging antioxidants from fresh strawberry seeds, vitamin C, honey blossom, and refined marine crystal to smooth you to perfection, followed by aromatic massage with whipped chocolate strawberry massage cream, plus a refreshing strawberry mocktail. Prices start from Bt1,890 to Bt3,800. Available at all Spa Cenvaree outlets at Centara Hotels & Resorts, located in Bangkok; Hua Hin; Krabi; Samui; Phuket; and Hat Yai. Until April 30. Tel: (02) 769 1234

The Olympic Club provides an excellent cardiovascular workout, squash. Train with yourself or together with your friends or a competition in a game. For beginners, the Olympic Club has provides a trainer for teaching and helping. Buy one hour get one free before 5pm everyday. For corporate guests 5 to 6 persons receive a 35 per cent discount on annual membership. Tel: (02) 216 3700

Our specialized Japanese Therapist, Satoshi Matsui with Cert. in Acupuncture therapist and Moxibustion therapist, utilizes his Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Shiatsu and extensive bodywork therapy (bone aliments adjustment of joints, Amma massage) training to create a unique treatment based on Japanese healing traditions and his special training background. Beginning with an assessment of your body, pulse, physical complaints and abdominal diagnosis Satoshi tailors his treatments to rebalance the organs and meridians, thus treating the physical complaints at the causal level. Finishing with Traditional Japanese techniques of Amma massage to relieve stress and tension in the body, you are left completely relaxed. This unique therapy is only available at TRIA. Satoshi’s session is conducted in Japanese, Thai, and English with an interpreter. Sessions are generally available from 9am to 6pm, bookings are required.

Aromatic Treatment
Swissotel Le Concorde
Spa De Concorde features aromatic oil massage package, which starts by releasing the stiff feeling on your feet with an aromatic foot massage. Then abandon stress and worry during a aromatic head massage followed by a relaxing aromatic body massage. The package at Bt2,500. From 10am to 10pm. Tel: (02) 694 2222

Devarana Spa’s New Collection
In 2008, Devarana lets you bathe in style with a different new bath treatment every two months. Enjoy Refreshing Tangy Fruit (March and April), Exotic Tahitian Vanilla Colada (May and June), Sweet Caramel and Bale Fruit (July and August), Aromatic Earl Grey (September and October), Concentrated Latte (November and December). Priced at Bt990 each. Available at all Devarana Spas in Thailand. Tel: (02) 636 3596

Two Amazing Bands
Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square
Concept CM2 presents the best bands live on stage, from 10.15pm onwards every night except Wednesdays enjoy with “All Star” band. Every Wednesday, enjoy the hottest chart, R&B, hip hop and pop, by “Groove Crew” band. Tel: (02) 209 8888

Chill Out By Riverside
Shangri-La Hotel
The Sunset Bar invites guests to chill out in an al-fresco setting by the Chao Phya River. Enjoy Mediterranean dishes with the sounds of easy-listening music from The J-Twins Trio Band. Monday to Saturday, 6.30 to 10.30pm. Tel: (02) 236 7777