Thai me up: Following the opening of its new Thai restaurant Naam, the Mandarin Oriental Macau has launched a Thai-themed room package, priced at $1,700 from Sunday to Thursday (based on twin share), or $2,200 on Friday and Saturday. The price includes a night's stay in a superior room; a 50-minute Thai massage per person (which normally costs $1,100); a $300 voucher for use at Naam during the stay; free shuttle bus transfers between the ferry terminal and hotel; and access to the gym, aerobic studio and arguably the best pool in Macau with its fabulous outdoor jacuzzi. Call toll free on 800 968 886 or visit www.mandarinoriental.com for more details. Beating a retreat: Sars may be showing a decline, but now more than ever you might want to strengthen your immune system. Spa-to-the-stars Chiva-Som, recently voted No 1 overseas destination spa by readers of Conde Nast Traveller, is offering a timely immunity-boosting health retreat at its resort in Hua Hin, Thailand. Priced at $8,853, the three-night package includes an after-flight 'Jet Blitz'; an individual health and well-being consultation; herbal supplements and a daily fruit and vegetable mocktail; three spa cuisine meals a day; a marine wrap and a choice of daily massage; and daily fitness and leisure activity programmes. Five- and seven-night packages are also available with additional treatments. Call [32] 536 536 to make a reservation or visit www.chivasom.com for more details. Ticket to ride: Mendips, John Lennon's childhood home in Liverpool, England, where he lived with his Aunt Mimi and Uncle George from the age of five to 23, has opened to the public for the first time. Donated to the National Trust by Yoko Ono in 2002, the conservation charity has restored the house, interiors and furnishings as closely as possible to how it was when Lennon lived there. The McCartney family home opened a few years ago and you can see both properties by joining a minibus tour that runs from Wednesday to Sunday (until October 26) and costs #10 (HK$125.80) for adults (children free). Call [44 151] 708 8574 to book a morning tour or [44 151] 427 7231 to book an afternoon tour ( www.spekehall.org.uk/mendips.htm ; www.nationaltrust.org.uk ). A family affair The Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa is offering a family package priced at $2,332, which includes two nights in a deluxe river view room (accommodates up to two adults and two children); daily American breakfast for four; a Japanese cooking class for adults; rucksacks filled with goodies for the kids; all activities at the Children's Club (from face painting to kids' yoga to guided treasure hunts); a sunset cocktail cruise for four; access to the resort's family entertainment movie library and a 20 per cent discount at the resort's 11 restaurants and bars. Kids are also entitled to free refills of any drink they order. Call [66] 2476 0022 or visit www.marriott.com for more details. Send travel news to Tinja Tsang at tinja.tsang@scmp.com