Have you been yearning to return to southern Thailand’s pure shores? As the winter chill lingers in the air, do you dream of being kissed by the warm, tropical sun?
Do you long to swap your dreary daily commute for an exhilarating boat ride across sparkling seas to exotic islands?
Or do you simply crave fresh Thai seafood, served with a smile as the sun sets over the ocean?
Now, your dreams could become a reality! Following the relaunch of Thailand’s ‘Test & Go’ programme for international arrivals on 1st February 2022, Pimalai Resort & Spa, the natural five-star retreat in Koh Lanta, is inviting its cherished European guests and other global travellers to start planning for an idyllic Easter escape or sensational summer holiday with a choice of enticing promotions at one of Southeast Asia’s finest resorts.
Nestled on a lush jungle-clad hillside that cascades gently down to a 900-metre-long stretch of soft white sand, Pimalai is a haven of luxury and tranquility. In this unspoiled setting, far from the outside world, pleasure seekers can unwind in style, enjoy soothing therapies at the award-winning Pimalai Spa, savour world-class cuisine at a choice of seafront restaurants, and take part in invigorating activities such as kayaking, windsurfing, paddle- boarding, yoga, Thai boxing, fitness classes, tennis, badminton, bicycle rides and more. To ensure complete serenity, no motorised water sports are permitted at Pimalai.
Couples and families can also embark on a choice of excursions into the shimmering seascape of Mu Ko Lanta National Park. The ‘Koh Haa Sunset’ tour transports visitors to a gorgeous group of limestone karsts that enclose a bright turquoise lagoon, while the ‘Fabulous Koh Rok’ adventure lets travelers uncover at a pair of pristine islands and with powder-soft sands and crystal clear seas. These enchanting attractions will be closed from 15th May 2022 for their annual six-month rejuvenation, so Easter is the perfect time to experience their breath-taking beauty. Guests staying after 16th May can enjoy a dreamy day of cruising, swimming and kayaking around Koh Ngai and Koh Talabeng, or simply take a stroll around Koh Lanta’s heritage-rich Old Town.
With just 121 stylish rooms, spacious suites and spectacular villas with up to three bedrooms and private pools, all set among 100 acres of nature, every visitor can unwind in stunning seclusion at Pimalai. Recently named as Southeast Asia’s second best resort in Travel + Leisure’s annual ‘World’s Best Awards’, this heavenly hideaway is also one of only 26 global properties to form part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World’s (SLH) Considerate Collection, an exclusive community of socially responsible and eco-conscious five-star hotels.
To celebrate the reopening of Thailand, Pimalai is inviting guests to book early and benefit from significant savings for their Easter vacation or summer holiday. Under the ‘Early Bird Promotion’, savings of between 10% and 40% are available for bookings made in advance. Rates start from THB5.820,-nett. Alternatively, explorers who want to linger longer in paradise at Pimalai can choose the ‘Long Stay Promotion’ which starts from THB11.564,-nett and includes up to seven free nights if guests stay for seven or more nights. Both offers are valid from now until 31st October 2022.
“We have dearly missed out international guests in recent months, as border restrictions forced many people to change their festive travel plans. Following the relaunch of the ‘Test & Go’ programme this month, we can’t wait to welcome our treasured overseas clientele back to Pimalai. Whether you’re seeking an activity-packed Easter vacation, a cosy couple’s getaway or even an extended stay in paradise, our exceptional offers will allow European travellers to escape the cold and rediscover the tropical charm of Koh Lanta,” said Charintip Tiyaphorn, Owner Representative of Pimalai Resort & Spa.
Under Thailand’s rebooted ‘Test & Go’ programme, fully-vaccinated visitors arriving from any country or territory worldwide can now visit the Kingdom, subject to certain entry requirements.
At Pimalai, every guest can rest assured that they are safe and secure. Under the ‘Pimalai Care’ initiative, the resort has implemented a series of innovative health and hygiene measures that go above and beyond the usual protocols, including three disinfection tunnels, ozone sanitisation in the rooms, suites and villas, heat cleaning in the kitchens, and 24-hour vacancy periods between bookings.