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The Veranda Resort & Spa, Hua Hin’s Honeymoon package includes two-nights’ accommodation in the Veranda@Sea or Pool Villa room; the choice of daily American breakfast at the Dining Room or an in-room breakfast; special fruit and flower arrangement in-room; daily in-room mini bar (non-alcoholic items); a bottle of sparkling wine; a romantic dinner at I-Sea Restaurant for two and a bottle of house red or white wine; the choice of a two-hour Honeymoon Paradise Spa package for two or a private three-course cooking class and enjoy the self-cooked dishes at the restaurant (advance booking required); and daily transfers to Hua Hin Town Center as per resort schedule. This package starts at $725 and is available through Dec. 24. For more information, call 66-2513-3003 or visit www.verandaresortandspa.com

The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai’s Romantic Escape Package includes two-night luxury accommodations in a Deluxe Colonial Suite or Deluxe Villa; daily breakfast for two at Akaligo restaurant; roundtrip airport transfers via private limousine; a romantic candlelight dinner for two in a Deluxe Colonial Suite or BBQ dinner in a Deluxe Village; one 80-minute Traditional Spa Therapy for two at The Dheva Spa; special turndown gift and a flower bath; as well as a bottle of wine, chocolate plate, fresh fruits and flowers upon arrival. Rates for this two-night package start at $1,435; black-out dates may apply. For more information, call 011 66-53-888929 or visit www.mandarinoriental.com/chiangmai

The Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa’s Bachelorette package offers honeymooners the chance to retrace the journey of the ABC-TV’s “The Bachelorette,” which was recently filmed there. This trip includes a four-day/three-night stay in the same Pool Villa as “The Bachelorette”; daily buffet breakfast for two; a personal navigator and private transfers for the duration of the stay; a paddling trip through a sea of fireflies; signature spa treatment for two; dinner for two on the beach, in the hotel or in the guests’ Pool Villa; a day trip to old Phuket, Talang Road; and a LOMO camera to capture the stay. Rates for the three-night package, valid through July 31, start at $2,140. For more information, call 011 66-76-363999 or visit www.renaissancephuket.com

Exotissimo Travel is stepping deeper into the Mekong Region to open travel to secondary destinations by launching three new itineraries to rarely visited attractions — Phong Nha Caves in north-central Vietnam, Viengxay’s “Hidden City” in northeastern Laos and the Myeik Archipelago in southernmost Myanmar.

The UNESCO World Heritage site Phong Nha Caves in Quang Binh Province presents 20 caves that are open to the public across a 40 mile coastal cliff, and the two-day tour also takes in the Vinh Moc Tunnels used by the Viet Cong. A 10-day cycling trip in Laos’ Houaphanh Province features an audio tour of Viengxay’s cave city, which housed some 20,000 people and served as headquarters for the Pathet Lao revolutionary movement during bombing raids in the Second Indochina War. The eight-day tour of the Myeik Archipelago begins with Yangon sightseeing, before heading overland to Myanmar’s Tanintharyi Region and a boat cruise around Kawthaung. For more information, visit www.exotissimo.com

The Banyan Tree, Phuket’s Golf in Paradise package features unlimited golf at the Laguna Phuket Golf Course, located just a short stroll from the villa’s door, as well as complimentary spa treatments at the Banyan Tree Spa. This package, when staying a minimum of four consecutive nights, includes roundtrip airport transfers from Phuket International Airport; complimentary daily breakfast; unlimited golf for two at Laguna Phuket Golf course, green fees only, does not include equipment rental, nominal caddy fee and tip; one complimentary 90-minute couples spa session at Banyan Tree Spa; complimentary daily fruit basket; and a 20 percent discount at Banyan Tree, Phuket restaurants and bars. This package costs $680 per night for a Pool Villa and is available until Oct. 31. For more information, call 800-591-0439 or visit www.banyantree.com

Siam Kempinski Hotel, Bangkok’s Unforgettable Honeymoon Getaway includes two nights’ accommodation for two in a Cabana Room or Duplex Suite; dedicated service from the hotel’s Red Lady and concierge team to assist in perfecting details of the honeymoon; a complimentary in-room treat, including one bottle of Moët & Chandon Rosé, a fresh fruit platter and strawberry-coated chocolate; a scented bath for two; a candlelight romantic dinner for two in the privacy of the room terrace; a European breakfast served in bed; his and hers personalized bathrobe mementos; and a chance to unwind in the sauna, steam room or Jacuzzi at Kempinski The Spa. Guests can also take a 4 p.m. late check-out.

This package starts at $482 per room, per night, for the Cabana room and is available through Oct. 31. Room rates are subject to 10 percent service charge and 7 percent VAT. There is a minimum of two-nights’ stay for all pool access room packages with additional nights available. For more information, call 011-66-2-162-9000 or visit www.kempinski.com/bangkok

Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts just launched 12 exclusive bespoke tours of Rome in partnership with Italy’s Finest (IF) Lifestyle Management. The themed tours, led by the IF team, provide guests with unparalleled access to Rome’s art, architecture, culture, neighborhoods and history, including themes such as “The Evolution of Luxury,” “Unlocking Trastevere,” “The Secrets of Via Giulia,” and more.

The new alliance complements the hotel’s existing cultural programs, such as its 1,100-piece art collection, summer concerts in its 15-acre Mediterranean park, its gladiator training program and more. Together with the Rome Cavalieri, IF Lifestyle Management has created three tour categories, with four options each, for guests to explore. The following tours are available: Egyptian Rome; The Origin of Christian Faith; Roman Villas: A Culture of Prosperity And Prominence; Borromini: The Mystifying Genius of Baroque Rome; The Secrets of Via Giulia; Unlocking Trastevere; Private Patronage of Rome; Treasure Hunt in Villa Borghese; Haunted Rome; Buried History; and Roman Safari.

Travelers on The Secrets of Via Giulia tour are educated on the legends associated with one of the most significant and fascinating streets of Rome. They will be granted access to the Church of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini; the nearby Oratorio del Gonfalone, exclusively opened for the occasion; and the masterful rooms of Palazzo Sacchetti, still in private hands and closed to the public. Those looking to learn more about Rome’s nobility may select the Evolution of Luxury tour. Guests will see the Opus Sectile from Porta Marina, visit the apartments of Princess Isabelle and the Ditta Medici and conclude with a visit to the workshop of the celebrated Bulgari jewelers. Discerning families may also take part in the Treasure Hunt in Villa Borghese to discover gems hidden in the greenery, the legendary lake, and the Fontane dei Cavalli Marini.

Costs for the tours, which last approximately three hours, begin at 600 euros ($849) and range up to 1,500 euros ($2,122), based on two guests. For a full lists of tours, visit www.romecavalieri.com/luxurytours.php . To book, guests may contact the concierge at ROMHI_Concierge@hilton.com or by fax at 011 39 06 3509 2241. Summer rates at the Rome Cavalieri begin at 405 euros ($573) for a Rome-view room, with VAT and breakfast included. For more information, visit www.romecavalieri.com  or www.iflm.it

The Istanbul Edition, a 15-story tower located on the European side of the city in Istanbul’s Levent neighborhood, offers 77 rooms plus a full-floor penthouse suite. The hotel features a three-story ESPA spa and a Cipriani restaurant as well as a Drawing Room, Meeting Studios, a Screening Room and a 2,600-square-foot ballroom.

The Istanbul Edition is now offering an exclusive package that includes roundtrip airport transfers in a luxury vehicle, a welcome amenity, breakfast daily in the Drawing Room, a full-day tour of the Old City in a luxury sedan with private driver and guide, and a minimum stay of two nights in a Superior Room. The package starts at $467 for a single room and $570 for a double room. The offer is valid for stays through Aug. 31. For more information, call 800-466-9695 or visit www.editionhotels.com

Thailand’s newest lifestyle resort, akyra Chura Samui, is offering the Loving Life Five-Night Experience to celebrate its grand opening on the island of Koh Samui. Akyra Chura Samui is managed by Akaryn Hospitality Management Services which also manages the luxury Aleenta resorts in Hua Hin and Phuket.

Between now and Sept. 30, for THB28,500 ($919), guests receive five nights in one of the resort’s one-bedroom suites that comes complete with king-size bed, spacious separate living and dining areas, oversized circular tub and rain shower. The suites offer an outdoor living terrace, day beds, private tropical garden, and facilities. Roundtrip private transfers between Koh Samui Airport and the resort, daily breakfast for two, a four-course dinner for two on one evening and a 60-minute massage treatment per person at Spa IV are also included in this enticing experience. Located on Koh Samui’s hip Chaweng Beach, the resort offers 61 suites and rooms. Rates are subject to taxes (8 percent) and service charge (10 percent). Rates are based on a total experience for two guests. For more information, call 011 66 (0) 2514 8112, email henk@ahmshotels.com  or visit www.theakyra.com

The Four Seasons, Chiang Mai’s Ultimate Escape Package includes three nights’ accommodation in a pool villa at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai; daily breakfast; three nights’ accommodation in a luxurious tent at the all-inclusive Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, including all meals and beverages, house wines and spirits; a 90-minute spa treatment per guest, per stay; and a full program of activities including full-day mahout training, elephant trekking and Golden Triangle excursion; one-way private helicopter transfer between Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle; and airport transfers between Chiang Mai Airport and Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and between Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle and Chiang Rai Airport. This package starts at $2,351 per room per night and is available year round.

For more information, call 800-819-5053 or visit www.fourseasons.com/chiangmai