Agoda.com is celebrating the Thai New Year Songkran Super Special Prices
December 21st, 2011
Singapore (Vocus / PRWEB) March 16, 2011
Agoda.com in Asia worldwide hotel reservation websites and part of Nasdaq listed priceline.com Inc. (Nasdaq: PCLN), celebrates Songkran 2011 with a high rate in all of Thailand.
Thai New Year Songkran is Thailand’s largest festival. Every year, Songkran is a three-day national holiday, and celebrations lasting several days in some cities. Songkran is a feature of the “water play”. Thai Buddhist tradition, water is poured over the hands are part of the cleansing ritual of Songkran this solemn blessing turns into a boisterous, fun-filled water fights. Super Soak and buckets increase the intensity, with iced water often used for fuel and dousings of chalk powder explosion.
Travelers visiting Thailand
Songkran can experience the country at its most exuberant. Bangkok traffic is easier than staff time off and Silom Road and Khao San Road is blocked from music, dance and play in the water. All the major shopping centers in Bangkok to stay open, although fewer restaurants and street stalls may close a three-day period (15 13).
coastal resort town of Pattaya, 90 minutes drive south of Bangkok, the beach promenade filled with parties and water play all week partying. Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, Buddhist parades take place across the city, and people with super-SOAK, and Pails transform the historic moat into a giant water fight.
Songkran is the perfect time to visit Thailand. Engaged in water play with the local population is one of the most unique and exciting ways to experience Thai culture. Many Thai families go on vacation during this time, so hotels fill up fast and room rates may increase. For the first time, visitors to the Kingdom during Songkran, there are some travel tips that can enhance the experience.
Songkran
Tips:
? Wear light, quick dry clothing. Thais don Hawaiian shirts, which are inexpensive and available in local supermarkets.
? Carry out your cell phone and money waterproof backpack. Street vendors will begin shipping in the next few weeks in advance in anticipation of Songkran.
? Khao San Road, Bangkok is one of the liveliest places Songkran and not feint hearted.
? Be especially careful around roads Songkran, as water is often thrown from moving vehicles, pedestrians and vice versa.
? Avoid Tuk Tuk or motorcycle taxi during Songkran but if you expect to stay dry. Tourists riding in open vehicles are especially invited the objectives of local teenagers.
? Say ‘Sawasdee bee mai “to people. This is Thai for “Happy New Year!”
? If you get squirted or drenched, just smile and say, “Thank you!” This is a success.
? If carrying a laptop or camera, make sure it is water-resistant bag.
? Escape of water play in the premises of one of Bangkok’s major shopping centers and a full-service hotels as well as a super place to be during the hottest time of Thailand.
? Book your hotel as early as you can off-peak travel time in Thailand and do not want to miss! Songkran
Super Special Hotel Deals
Bangkok
Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa 5 stars
Early bird rate: Junior Suite with American breakfast for the night, 163 U.S. dollars. Enjoy a discount of 14.7%.
Baiyoke Sky Hotel
4 stars
SUPERIOR STANDARD room area from 62 USD per night and enjoy 25% discount.
Larne Luang Royal Princess Hotel 4 stars
Early bird rate: Superior Room from 59 U.S. dollars per night, enjoy 49% discount.
Chiang Mai
Daniel Kao Resort May 3 stars
Hot Deal Superior room per night and 38 U.S. dollars. Enjoy 20% discount. Complimentary breakfast.
The Imperial Mae Ping Hotel 4 stars
Superior room for the night, free breakfast, 56 U.S. dollars. Limited rooms left.
Phuket
Baan Laima Beach Resort 4 stars
Rates from USD 89 per night and enjoy 26% discount.
Alfresco Phuket 3 stars
Rates from USD 46 per night and enjoy 30% discount.
7q Hotel 3 stars
Rates from $ 42 per night, enjoy 40% discount.
Pattaya
Dusit Thani Hotel Pattaya 5 stars
Early bird rate: Superior Garden View room per night from 110 U.S. dollars. Enjoy 20% discount.
Baboona Beachfront Living Hotel 3.5 stars
studio room per night from 62 U.S. dollars. Complimentary breakfast. Limited rooms.
About Agoda Company Pte Ltd:
Agoda Company Pte Ltd (http://www.agoda.com) is a leading Asia-based, online hotel reservations company, which specializes in providing the lowest discount hotel prices. Agoda.com is part of Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN). Agoda’s network includes more than 160,000 hotels worldwide. International staff of more than 500 professionals, located throughout the world, provides a first-rate reservation service that uniquely combines local knowledge and local connections to provide the best deals for both business and leisure travelers.
In addition, Agoda customers participate in bonus rewards program, earn extra discounts and free stays. Unlike programs that limit travelers to a single chain, the prize rewards program allows customers to redeem points for thousands of hotels around the world at any time. Of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) member, Agoda’s aim is to promote travel and therefore more affordable and accessible to more people.
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