World's Biggest Water Fight at Songkran Festival

Songkran Festival, Amari

The world's biggest water fight will break out throughout Thailand this April to mark the Thai New Year. To celebrate the famous Songkran Festival, Amari has a number of fantastic packages on offer, making it the perfect opportunity for Australians to head over to Thailand and join in the celebrations.

The Songkran 'water' Festival is on the 13 to15 April 2012. Traditional celebrations include visiting temples, eating local cuisine and sprinkling scented water on images of Buddha and people's hands in an act of wishing good luck. The festival has since evolved into a fun-filled, couple of days where no one is safe from the good-natured water attacks.

Amari Watergate Bangkok

Songkran Festival, Amari

Amari Watergate Bangkok is currently offering a two night Songkran package from AUD $300* (9,700 THB) for two people. This package includes accommodation in a deluxe room, breakfast daily, a 30 minute foot massage in Breeze Spa, a Songkran set menu on 13 April at Thai on 4, and a late checkout (16:00 hrs) on the day of departure. For those wanting to extend their stay, additional nights are being offered at 10 per cent off the advertised internet rates.This package is available for travel from 10-17 April 2012.

Amari Watergate Bangkok is located in the city centre and boasts 569 guest rooms and suites. Bangkok is the centre of Songkran celebrations, making it the ideal base to take in all of the Thai New Year festivities.

Amari Emerald Cove Koh Chang

Songkran Festival, Amari

A great way to escape the heat in April is to indulge in the water-filled festivities of the Songkran Festival, before retiring to Amari Emerald Cove Koh Chang. The property is offering a three night package from AUD $537* (17,337 THB) for two people,  including accommodation in a superior room, daily breakfast, round trip airport transfers, a Songkran Gala Dinner on 13 April, and 60 minute massage at Breeze Spa.  

This package is valid for travel from 01 April- 30 April 2012.

Amari Emerald Cove Koh Chang is set on the quiet Klong Prao Beach and offers 165 rooms and suites, all with views of either the sea to the west or the jungle-covered hills to the east, making it the perfect setting for couples looking for a getaway which is away from the crowds.

Amari Orchid Pattaya

Songkran Festival, Amari

Amari Orchid Pattaya is also offering great Songkran deals, with two night packages starting from AUD $338* (10,901 THB) for two people. This package includes daily breakfast, a free extra bed for child under 12 years old, one complimentary dinner or lunch, VIP Pass for children at Kids Club (one day), a 1,000 THB spa credit per room and complimentary Wi-Fi in room for entire stay. Extra nights are on offer at 10 per cent off internet rates.This package is valid for travel from 10 April- 30 April 2012.

Set amidst beautifully manicured gardens at the northern end of Pattaya Bay, Amari Orchid Pattaya offers the perfect haven for guests, and includes two pools and a range of international restaurants offering a wide choice of delicious dishes.