Ever dreamed of floating high above Myanmar’s ancient Bagan in a hot air balloon? Well, now is your chance. 

Through Jul 5, Balloons over Bagan is holding a flash “Buy Now, Fly Later” sale, offering its once-in-a-lifetime balloon rides for as little as one-third of the regular price. The deal is available in three options: Classic Silver, Classic Gold, and Classic Platinum, with prices starting from US$120 per person (approx. B3,700)—just over a third of the usual $US350 (B10,800)—and with each tier offering greater flexibility with dates.

Silver ticket holders can opt to book their trip between Oct 15 and Dec 15, 2020, while Gold (US$150) and Platinum (US$180) tickets can be claimed between Oct 15, 2020, and Apr 10, 2021—a safer option considering the current travel restrictions. If your chosen date is affected by bad weather, then you will be offered a full refund or next-day booking change; however, note that travel bans are not covered under this condition. The ticket price also includes a sparkling wine breakfast before take-off. 

Bagan is an ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Myanmar’s Mandalay region. It is home to the remains of over 3,800 temples and pagodas and scenes of hot air balloons filling the skies overhead at sunrise have become iconic. The closest airports are Nyaung U and Mandalay, with estimated flight prices from Bangkok starting at B4,500 in November.

To book Balloons over Bagan, head here.

DEAL: Get staycation packages from B9,900/night in Bangkok and Chiang Mai

If working from home is making you feel restless, then we have the cure for you: treat yourself to a blissful staycation getaway at 137 Pillars Hotels & Suites.

The colonial-style boutique hotel is offering a staycation package for Thai residents and expats to relax and unwind at their spacious suites in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

In Bangkok, you can choose to stay in the 75-sq-meter Sukhothai Suites for B9,900/night or in the 95-sq-meter Ayutthaya Suites for B11,900/night, while in Chiang Mai, you can treat yourself to the 70-sq-meter Rajah Brooke Suites for B9,900/night or the 75-sq-meter East Borneo Suites for B11,900/night. The deal includes breakfast for two, a 25 percent discount on food and drinks, and a “buy-one-get-one free” offer on spa treatments at the hotel’s Nitra Spa & Wellness, known for its signature Sleep Therapy Treatment.  

The deal is available from Jul 1-Dec 20, 2020. To book, visit 137 Pillars Suites Residences Bangkok and 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai’s website.

DEAL: Enjoy a luxurious 75-minute massage package at Spa Cenvaree for B888

Through Jul 10, the Spa Cenvaree at Centara Grand at CentralWorld is offering gift certificates for its luxurious 75-minute massage packages for just B888. Each package features 15 minutes of pampering and 60 minutes of massage time, with options of aromatherapy, Thai, foot, Balinese, deep muscular massage and body scrubs (usually priced from B1,800 to B2,420). The certificates are valid for redemption through Dec 25, 2020. To purchase, call 02-100-1234 (ext. 6511, 6516) or email [email protected].

26/F, Centara Grand at CentralWorld, 999/9 Rama I Rd., Open daily 9am-11pm (last appointment 9pm)