Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Welcome to diver’s paradise

Away Koh Kood by Astudo Hotel and Resort Management is located on the west coast of Koh Kood at Klong Chao Beach. The island often referred to as “The Maldives of Thailand” boasts stunning natural scenery and postcard beaches.
Are you ready for a new adventure and not afraid to get wet? Let us take you to a new dimension, the world of colorful fish and beautiful corals. Experience the true feel of the island life. Away from home, home at Away.

Away Koh Kood welcome to diver’s paradise with spectacular 3 packages “DISCOVER SCUBA PACKAGE” - offers 2 nights with full board, Discover SCUBA diving course. Price starts at Baht 7,000 net per person. “DEEP BLUE SEA PACKAGE” - offers 6 nights with daily breakfast and 6 dinners, free use of snorkeling equipment, kayak and mountain bike throughout stay, choice of 4 day PADI Open Water Diver course or 2 days PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and certificate of PADI Open Water Diver or Advanced Open Water Diver. Price starts at Baht 24,000 net per person. And “UNDERWATER SCUBA PACKAGE” - offers 10 nights with daily breakfasts and 7 dinners, free use of snorkeling equipment, kayak and mountain bike throughout stay, a 4 day PADI Open Water Dive course, a PADI Open Water Diver certificate, 20% discount on additional dives. Price starts at Baht 28,000 net per person. All packages include roundtrip speedboat transfers.

This offer is applicable on accommodation of your choice for a minimum of two persons and will be available from 1 Nov’ 08 till 31 May’ 09. packages are not applicable during 20 Dec’ 08 - 06 Jan’ 09 and 11 - 17 Apr’ 09. Rates are inclusive of 10% service charge and government tax.

For more information please contact +66 2696 8239 or reservations.kohkood@awayresorts.com

For media enquiries please contact:
Supinya Santatiloggul (Ms.)
Assistant PR & Events Manager
Email: pr@awayresorts.com, supinya@astudo.com
Phone: +66 2696 8239

For more information, visit www.astudo.com, www.awayresorts.com

Experience 3 marvelous Packages at Away Resort Koh Kood

Indulge yourself for a weekend in tropical atmospheres away from the pursuit of life. Experience the beauty of pearly white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. Feel the tranquility of the world going by whilst watching a stunning sunset – Weekend Away Package offers 2 nights with full board, choice of one activity; firefly trip, waterfall trip, Thai Massage or Foot Massage and roundtrip speedboat transfers. Start at Baht 4,500 net.

If you want to get away and enter a world of sublime beauty, take a walk on the powder-white sand beaches and a plunge in the aquamarine sea. Feel the spirit of nature and awake as a reborn person. This is how life was meant to be, welcome to paradise with Get Away Package offers 4 nights with full board, one choice of spa massage; Thai Massage or Foot Massage, one choice of activity; firefly trip or waterfall trip, free use of snorkeling equipment, kayak and mountain bike throughout stay, and roundtrip speedboat transfers. Start at Baht 8,800 net.

Last but not least, ever wondered what the essence serenity looks like? Step into the amazing paradise of Away Resort and let your fantasies become reality. Discover the sense of an almost deserted island. Sit back and watch the moonlight glitters on the endless ocean. Longstay Package offers 7 nights in your private bungalow discovering the meaning of tranquility with 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners, free use of snorkeling equipment, kayak, mountain bike throughout stay and roundtrip speedboat transfers. Start at Baht 10,100 net.

Escape your fast paced life and create a perfect balance with these marvelous 3 packages from now till October 31, 2008.

For more information please contact +66 2696 8239 or reservations.kohkood@awayresorts.com

For media enquiries please contact:
Piangporn Chaiphet (Ms.)
PR & Events Manager
Email: pr@astudo.com
Phone: +66 2696 8239

For more information, visit www.astudo.com, www.awayresorts.com

Friday, September 5, 2008

Away Resorts unveiled in Mae-Rim, Chiang Mai


Chiang Mai, Thailand – September 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Management’s portfolio has been expanding rapidly across Thailand over the last few years. After successfully launching several resort properties under its X2 Resorts, Away Resorts and Le Bayburi brands, Astudo has the honor to proudly present their latest development Away Mae-Rim - Chiang Mai, scheduled to open in November 2008.

Chiang Mai is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand, and is the capital of Chiang Mai Province. It is located some 700 km (435 mi) north of Bangkok, among some of the highest mountains in the country. The city stands on the Ping River, which is a major tributary of the Chao Phraya River.

In recent years Chiang Mai has become an increasingly modern city. It has many attractions for the thousands of foreign visitors who come each year. Chiang Mai's historic importance is derived from its important strategic location on an ancient trade route. Long before the modern influx of foreign visitors, the city served as an important centre for handcrafted goods, umbrellas, jewelry (particularly silver) and woodcarving.

The resort, set on 25 Rai (40,000 square meters), is ideally located in the tranquil Mae-Rim valley. This superb property provides the finest relaxation, a spa and excellent food and beverages. Understated rooms in huge sub-tropical surroundings offer lovely views over the surrounding mountains and a sense of calmness. A perfect place to relax and rejuvenate or to explore the well known Mae-Rim Valley.

The resort offers a combination of 50 rooms, comprising of:
- 2 Duplex Villas of 60 sqm.
- 1 Villa of 45 sqm.
- 13 Mini Suites of 45 sqm.
- 21 Pool Villas of 35 sqm.
- 5 Clubhouse Rooms of 30 sqm.
- 8 Budget Rooms of 20 sqm.

The standard room facilities offer individually controlled air conditioning, a mini bar, a personal safe and hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities, DVD & CD player and satellite TV. The facilities of the resort include a restaurant offering a wide variety of Seafood, Thai and International cuisine, a spa, a swimming pool, a bar, a lounge and library.

Away resorts are the epitome of peaceful hideaways. All resorts offer guests every opportunity to truly slow down and enjoy their holiday but at the same time provide an interesting and unique array of activities and tours to provide a perfect balance for your holiday. A key hallmark of Away Resorts is their relaxed casual atmosphere, blended with high levels of individual service.

About Astudo Hotel & Resort Management
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management (www.astudo.com) is an international hotel management group based in Thailand. It manages 3 brands, with several properties in a growing portfolio and a fourth brand soon to be released.

X2 Resorts (www.X2resorts.com), Thailand’s first designer hotel chain, first launched in Kui Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan - December 2007 and followed by Samui, Suratthani - June 2008. Future X2 resorts anticipated to open in mid 2010 are X2 Koh Tan and X2 Koh Kood.

Away Resorts (www.awayresorts.com), Tropical Polynesian favour resorts, first launched in Koh Kood, Trat – October 2007 and followed by Chumphon in September 2008, Mae-Rim, Chiang Mai, Koh Pha-Ngan and Koh Samui in late 2009.

Le Bayburi (www.lebayburi.com), Luxury private residences, first launched in Pranburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan – July 2007 and followed by Koh Samui, Suratthani – scheduled to open in mid 2009.

For more information about Astudo’s hotel management service, please contact Klaus R. Rauter, Group General Manager at klaus@astudo.com

For media enquiries please contact:
Piangporn Chaiphet (Ms.)
PR & Events Manager
Phone: +66 2696 8239 Ext. 119
E-mail: pr@astudo.com

For more information, visit www.astudo.com, www.awayresorts.com

Away Resorts To Manage Chumphon Resort

Chumphon, Thailand – September 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Management, manager of X2 Resorts, Away Resorts and Le Bayburi, is proudly announcing the opening of Away (Tusita) Chumphon, scheduled in September 2008.

Being the first southern province to be reached from every other part of the country, Chumphon is regarded as a gateway through which southbound visitors will have to pass before continuing on their routes to the western or eastern coasts. Chumphon is not only renowned for its abundant seafood, but also known as a province of succulent fruits with various marvelous attractions like beaches, islands, forests and caves.

Chumphon covers a total area of 6,009 square kilometers with a long coast stretching for 222 kilometers and 47 islands. Its boundary reaches Prachuap Khiri Khan in the North, the Gulf of Thailand in the East, Suratthani in the South and Ranong and Myanmar in the West. Geographically, its landscape is alternate plains and mountains. Coconut, rambutan, durian, mangosteen, banana, and pineapple are some varieties of fruits densely grown on eastern plains.

The resort, (previously known as Tusita Resort), covering a total area of 25 Rai (40,000 square meters), is located on a beautiful unspoiled beach, Had Arunothai. Dozens of stunning limestone islands rising out of the sea are in full view. Nearby is Paknam Tako, an estuary where guests can observe the lifestyle of the local fishermen and watch the fishing boats bringing home the day’s haul close to sunset. Koh Tao, the premier diving area in the Gulf of Thailand is directly to the east with Arunothai providing the closest access point on the mainland and is closer to Koh Tao than the usual point of departure Koh Samui.

The 22 accommodations in the resort comprise of:
- 1 Residence Villa of 150 sqm,
- 2 Beach Suites of 80 sqm,
- 1 Beach Pool Villa of 90 sqm,
- 2 Beach Rooms of 60 sqm,
- 16 Garden Villas of 80 sqm.

The facilities of the resort include a restaurant serving Seafood, Thai and International cuisine, a spa with two treatment rooms and two outdoor massage “Salas”, a swimming pool, a bar, a lounge/library, a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (wireless Internet access system) without entering the password throughout the resort.

Away resorts are the epitome of peaceful hideaways. All resorts offer guests every opportunity to truly slow down and enjoy their holiday but at the same time provide an interesting and unique array of activities and tours to provide a perfect balance for your holiday. A key hallmark of Away Resorts is their relaxed casual atmosphere, blended with high levels of individual service.

About Astudo Hotel & Resort Management
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management (www.astudo.com) is an international hotel management group based in Thailand. It manages 3 brands, with several properties in a growing portfolio and a fourth brand soon to be released.

X2 Resorts (www.X2resorts.com), Thailand’s first designer hotel chain, first launched in Kui Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan - December 2007 and followed by Samui, Suratthani – June 2008. Future X2 resorts anticipated to open in mid 2010 are X2 Koh Tan and X2 Koh Kood.

Away Resorts (www.awayresorts.com), Tropical Polynesian favour resorts, first launched in Koh Kood, Trat – October 2007, Chumphon, Mae-Rim Chiang Mai in end 2008, Koh Pha-Ngan and Koh Samui in late 2009.

Le Bayburi (www.lebayburi.com), Luxury private residences, first launched in Pranburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan – July 2007 and followed by Koh Samui, Suratthani – scheduled to open in mid 2009.

For more information about Astudo’s hotel management service, please contact Klaus R. Rauter, Group General Manager at klaus@astudo.com

For media enquiries please contact:
Piangporn Chaiphet (Ms.)
PR & Events Manager
Phone: +66 2696 8239 Ext. 119
E-mail: pr@astudo.com

For more information, visit www.astudo.com, www.awayresorts.com