Four Seasons Opens Tented Camp in Thailand
17 January 2006 - 6:51AM
PR Newswire (US)
Luxurious Tree-Top Accommodations and Hands-on Elephant Experience
a Company First TORONTO, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Four
Seasons Hotels and Resorts today opened the doors (or rather tent
flaps) to its first all-inclusive Tented Camp. As the company's
third property in Thailand, this exceptional property is located in
heart of the Thai jungle, offering uncompromising attention to
detail and an unforgettable guest experience. "Adventure in the
jungles of Thailand is the latest Four Seasons experience we're
proud to offer sophisticated world travellers," said Wolf Hengst,
president, worldwide hotel operations, Four Seasons Hotels and
Resorts. "Exceptional scenery, intimate dining and the opportunity
to interact with nature can all be enjoyed, together with Four
Seasons unsurpassed style, comfort and service." Accessible only by
riverboat, Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle is nestled in
the heart of the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand,
Laos and Myanmar (Burma) converge. Situated within the jungle
canopy above the Ruak River, the exclusive property accommodates a
total of only 30 guests at one time. Accommodations include 15
luxurious air-conditioned tents, individually decorated and
featuring a king-size Four Seasons signature bed, floors made from
recycled teak, exotic furniture, an outdoor shower, a sundeck with
massage beds and a hand hammered oversized copper bathtub. Each
well-appointed tent has zippered doors and windows, and offers its
own unique view of some of the most spectacular natural vistas in
South East Asia. Designed for active adult travelers, the Camp
presents a wide variety of on-site and off-site activities
including a hands-on elephant experience with the on-property
coordinator and local mahouts, experts in the 2000-year-old Thai
tradition of elephant care. All of the elephants on the property
are rescued from the streets of Thailand as part of an ongoing
program to provide domesticated elephants with a humane and natural
setting. Other activities include cruising the Mekong River, jungle
treks, bird watching, fishing, riverbank picnics, nature walks,
mountain biking, temple tours and cooking classes. Guests can also
relax in the Camp's free-form pool after a long day of activities
or enjoy a traditional Thai massage and exotic spa treatment amid
the bamboo forests of the San Valley that bisects the Camp. A
unique dining experience is part of a stay at the Camp. Guests have
the option to dine together at a long family-style table, seated in
suede leather chairs, or privately at separate tables. The Camp's
main dining area, Nong Yao Restaurant, serves breakfast and lunch.
Dinner is always an event, whether a barbecue under the stars, a
five-course formal meal, or a dinner by the campfire. Dining during
the day can include a picnic lunch in the jungle, afternoon tea on
the river or a sundowner with snacks while enjoying the sunset.
Despite the remote location, the Camp offers an impressive
collection of international and Thai wines from its sophisticated
wine cellar. The Camp offers two- or three-night all-inclusive
packages comprised of accommodations, all meals and beverages
(including wines and spirits), a spa treatment, mahout training, a
Mekong River excursion and private airport transfers from Chiang
Rai Airport. A visit to the Camp can be seamlessly combined with
stays at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and/or Four Seasons Hotel
Bangkok. Depending on the weather and season, other activities
offered include jungle trekking, riverbank picnics, nature walks,
bird-watching, fishing, cooking classes and day trips to Laos and
Burma. Until September 30, 2006, special introductory five-night
packages, ranging from US$3,900 to US$5,657 (double occupancy),
offer guests the opportunity to combine a stay at the Camp with one
of the two other Four Seasons properties in Thailand. About Four
Seasons Hotels and Resorts Dedicated to continuous innovation and
the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons invented luxury
for the modern traveller. From elegant surroundings of the finest
quality, to caring, highly personalised 24- hour service, Four
Seasons embodies a true home away from home for those who know and
appreciate the best. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is
personified in its employees - people who share a single focus and
are inspired to offer great service. Founded in 1960, Four Seasons
has followed a targeted course of expansion, opening hotels in
major city centres and desirable resort destinations around the
world. Currently with 69 hotels in 31 countries, and more than 20
properties under development, Four Seasons will continue to lead
luxury hospitality with innovative enhancements, making business
travel easier and leisure travel more rewarding. For more
information on the company, visit http://www.fourseasons.com/.
DATASOURCE: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts CONTACT: Maria Kuhn,
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts (Bangkok), , +66 (0) 2 254 1137;
Leanne Drago, Columbus PRCo (New York), , (212) 251-1015; Andrew
Cole, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts (Toronto), , (416) 441-4838
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