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Port authority: Le Meridien Cyberport on the Pokfulam seafront opens on Thursday with special rates of $1,250 a night for Smart rooms and $1,900 for Club Deluxe (until June 30). All rooms have wireless broadband, 42-inch Plasma TVs, a walk-in rain shower and a 'soothing corner' with aromatherapy products in white stone bowls. The Club Deluxe price includes butler service and access to the @Lounge members club, which serves complimentary breakfast and cocktails. Both rates include $500 food and beverage vouchers that can be used in the six bars and restaurants for three months. For details, phone 2989 6161 or go to www.hongkong.lemeridien.com.
Going to the chapel: Want an alternative to getting married at City Hall? In October, a wedding chapel will open in the sprawling 240ha Laguna Phuket complex in southern Thailand, which has five top-end hotels, including Banyan Tree and Sheraton Grande. The Thai-style 850sqft chapel on stilts features a nine-metre bridal walk, teak pews that seat 42, a 500sqft deck, and views over the lagoon to Bangtao Beach. Three of the chapel's walls are sliding doors, which can be opened for al fresco ambiance, and there are two jetties for private vessels. For details, phone [66] 76 324 060, e-mail weddings@lagunaphuket.com or go to www.lagunaphuket.com.
Destination Macau: Farrington Travel has a two-day/one-night package to Macau starting at $490 per person (twin share) until June 30. Choose from six hotels, ranging from the Hotel Ritz at $490 (on weekdays) to the Westin at $1,350 (on the May 1 Labour Day holiday). Deal includes: round-trip TurboJET economy ferry tickets; transfers between pier and hotel; one night's stay; and breakfast at some hotels. For details, phone 3121 3121 or go to www.amextravel.com.hk.
Classic example: Ever wanted to motor along Britain's country roads in a vintage car? The Historic and Classic-car Hirers Guild links hire companies across the isles so you can rent anything from an Aston Martin DB series to an Alfa Romeo Spider or a Bentley Continental Coupe, with a guarantee of quality service and reliability. Gift vouchers are available. For details, phone [44] 1989 769 200 or go to www. hchg.co.uk.
Tailor-made treat: Thailand's Chiva-Som in Hua Hin, awarded world's best destination spa by Conde Nast Traveler magazine in 2002, has launched 10 specialist retreat programmes. These include: yoga; executive; weight management; and mother and daughter. Prices start at US$930 ($7,254) for three nights, including three spa cuisine meals a day, daily massage, and a health and wellness consultation. For details, phone [66] 32 536 536 or go to www.chivasom.com.
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