Orient-Express launches Promotions Around Asia

Orient-Express is matching competitively priced air fares around South East Asia with tailor-made packages to suit a range of tastes and preferences at its six resorts in Bali, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.

For the spa addict, hours of indulgent pampering and yoga twinned with first-hand experience of the magical spirituality and culture of Bali are on offer in the ‘Bali Harmony’ package at Ubud Hanging Gardens.

The package also includes a private guided tour to sacred Balinese villages, a special private picnic and two 3-course dinners for two for those booking at least five nights. The deluxe villas have their own private infinity pools overlooking terraced gardens and spectacular lush green scenery, with prices starting from US$456.

A 'Romantic Hideaway' package on the beautiful white sands at Jimbaran Puri Bali is designed for couples looking for privacy and intimacy.

The Romantic Hideaway showcases the resort’s ew thatched villas (one or two bedrooms), each with their own private swimming pools set in a traditional Balinese garden with courtyard, and comes complete with a romantic two-hour 'Balinese Spa Delight' treatment for two plus sparkling wine and sunset dinner at the resort’s Beachfront restaurant. Rates start at US$457 a night including daily breakfast.

If nostalgic journeys of olden-day romance, conjure up images of timeless elegant of train travel, meander through the heart of Asia with the Eastern & Oriental Express train. Packages vary from one to three nights and include sumptuous 3-course dinners, delightful afternoon teas and absolute romantic chivalry.

Book selected Singapore-Bangkok or Bangkok-Singapore journeys now and receive two free nights at the 5 star Mandarin Oriental Hotel (or similar hotel) in Singapore, two free nights at the 5 star Peninsula Hotel (or similar hotel) in Bangkok - plus all station transfers. Prices start from US$2,210.

A ‘Family Package’ caters for couples with children at the Napasai in Koh Samui, Thailand.  The promotion includes a day-long island tour for four, Thai carving classes for the family, one private villa dinner and one dinner at the resort's Thai restaurant. Adults are pampered with Thai massages and children are treated to an 'Angel Bliss' massage. Round trip airport transfers are also included. Prices for a minimum stay of four nights start from US$490 for a Garden Cottage Suite or US$880 for a two-bedroom private pool villa.

For culture fiends, La Residence d’Angkor at Siem Reap in Cambodia takes guests on a voyage of ‘Cultural Discovery’ around one of the most beautiful and beguiling landscapes in the world, famed for world famous man-made wonder Angkor Wat.

Priced from US$234 per night in a delightful Riverside Room, the package includes entry to Angkor Wat with a private full-day tour guide, as well as a private picnic, three-course dinner and airport transfers.

In August 2009, Orient-Express will re-launch its ultimate cultural exploration, the Road To Mandalay. Cruising the Ayeyarwady River from the pagoda city of Bagan and royal Mandalay this breathtaking voyage through Burma can be enjoyed for three, four or seven nights, with the option of additional nights in historic Yangon, Ngapali and Inle Lake.

After an extensive 12 month refurbishment by teams of local craftsmen, the river boat launches with even more understated glamour and grandeur, but moreover spectacular scenery and a once in a lifestyle travel experience. Book any cruise departing prior to April 2010 before 30th September and receive a complimentary 2-night Yangon Extension at the luxurious Governor’s Residence Hotel, plus transfers and sight seeing tours before or after your cruise.

Set amongst the mountains in Luang Prabang, Laos, La Residence Phou Vao has a great value ‘Stay Another Day’ package where guests staying three nights earn a complimentary fourth night – plus the three nights will be pre-discounted by 25%. Also included in this package is daily breakfast and a morning spa treatment for two in a private villa, complete with steam bath, subject to availability.

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