Celebrate Golden Week in Luxurious Fashion with Small Luxury Hotels of the World

National Day Golden Week is one of China's major holidays and a prime time for travel amongst Chinese. To celebrate this holiday season, Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ is enticing Chinese travellers with an array of unique experiences in bustling cities to idyllic and romantic resort escapades.

Twinpalms Phuket, Thailand - www.slh.com/twinpalms

For a tranquil and secluded retreat, Twinpalms Phuket is perfectly located to offer some privacy and ultimate relaxation. Guest can also charter the resort's Twinpalms One yacht for an island hopping sea cruise discovering deserted beaches and diving sites.

For Golden Week, Twinpalms Phuket is offering a 'Stay and Dine' package which includes two nights' accommodation for two, roundtrip airport transfer, daily breakfast, one hour private Thai Cooking Class at Oriental Spoon Grill & Bar and a romantic dinner paired with a bottle of champagne which can be enjoyed at guests' favourite location around the property such as the beach, Thai Sala or Wine Room. For dinner, guests will also have the option to choose between a seafood, Thai or Western menu. This package is priced from THB 8,950 per night.

Twinpalms is also offering a Summer Retreat package which includes three nights' accommodation for two, roundtrip airport transfer and daily breakfast, priced from THB 4,633 per night.

Princess D'Ân Nam Resort & Spa, Ke Ga Bay, Vietnam - www.slh.com/princessdannam

Set on the idyllic shores of Ke Ga Bay, overlooking the tranquil East Sea is the pretty Princess D'Ân Nam Resort & Spa - Vietnam's first all-villa boutique resort. The resort provides a fantastic retreat away from the usual tourist tracks and is also a perfect vacation for golf enthusiast as it's close to one of the best courses in Vietnam - the Ocean Dunes Golf Club. This par-72, and 18-hole course is designed by Masters and British Open champion Nick Faldo and offers magnificent views and challenging holes.

From now to 31st October 2013, Princess D'Ân Nam Resort & Spa is offering an amazing 43% discount on its best available rate. This promotion which includes daily breakfast is exclusive only to China, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong passport holders.

Hotel Ella, Austin, USA - www.slh.com/hotelella

Hotel Ella, nestled in the heart of Austin, known as the "Live Music Capital of the World", is a striking historic 19th century mansion that has undergone an extensive refurbishment and is opening its doors in time to celebrate China's Golden Week.

October is the ideal time to visit Austin as the city hosts Austin City Limits (ACL) - an annual three-day American music festival that attracts a global audience and takes place in Zilker Park, just minutes from Hotel Ella. This year's festival will see the likes of popular artists such as Kings of Leon, Lionel Richie, The Cure and Depeche Mode taking to the stage.

Hotel Ella's ACL Package begins at US$439 (minimum two night stay) and includes accommodations for two in a luxurious guest room, an ACL welcome gift upon arrival and a complimentary cocktail at Goodall's Kitchen & Bar each evening before the festival. This package is available from 4th to 6th October and 11th to 13th October.

Hotel Éclat Beijing, China - www.slh.com/eclatbeijing

For those not looking to travel too far during the Labour Day holiday, Hotel Éclat Beijing is the perfect place to re-charge and rejuvenate one's self. A striking landmark at the exclusive Parkview Green shopping and commercial complex in Chaoyang, Hotel Éclat Beijing is an architectural masterpiece that stands out as a distinctive statement of luxury and design.

Hotel Éclat Beijing is offering a revitalising National Day package valid from 1st to 7th October 2013. Priced at CNY 14,800 per night, this package includes:
one night's stay at the hotel's popular Deluxe Pool Suite

• luxury skincare set from La Mer worth CNY2,500
• a round-trip limousine pick-up service from and to Beijing International Airport
• complimentary breakfast for two at the Éclat Lounge or in room
• a three-course set dinner for two at Alfie's Dunhill restaurant
• complimentary bottle of wine with canapés and snacks
• Welcome fruit basket
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Full access to Éclat Lounge benefits
• VIP in-room check-in
• 24-hour butler service
• Late check-out at 4pm (subject to availability)

For more information, please email resv.bj@eclathotels.com.

Velassaru, Male, Maldives - www.slh.com/velassaru

Sitting on a private coral island where the glistening turquoise waters lap the shores of a perfectly white sandy beach is Velassaru. Wonderfully secluded, Velassaru is every island fantasy come true with thatched villas over water decks and sun lounges, some perched over the lagoon with direct access to the azure waters and others with their own private pool.

For the month of October, Velsassaru is offering 10% off their best available rate for a minimum four nights stay. This package includes daily breakfast and an exclusive Male Tour where guest can embark on a voyage with a guided tour to experience the abundant history and culture as well as the modern day sights and sounds of the island.

Hansar Bangkok - www.slh.com/hansarbangkok

For guests seeking a little cultural sporting action during their vacation, Hansar Bangkok is offering a Muay Thai Kick Boxing package from now to 31st October 2013. Set in a chrome and glass tower conveniently located in the business and exclusive shopping district of Ratchaprasong and close to the Erawan Shrine, Hansar Bangkok is known for their exceptional hospitality and highly personalised individual service.

Guests of Hansar Bangkok can now learn the art of Muay Thai Kick Boxing during their stay with Hansar's Thai Kick Boxing Package priced at THB15, 000. This package includes:
two nights stay in the Studio Suite with complimentary upgrade to Urban Suite (based on availability at check-in)

• Daily breakfast at Eve Restaurant
• Two sets of one hour Muay Thai Kick Boxing sessions for one (*)  including personal trainer, boxing stage, boxing equipment and shower/locker facilities in a Thai Boxing studio within a 10 minute walk from the hotel
• Complimentary souvenir  of Muay Thai Boxing Shorts
• One 60 minute Signature Oil Massage at LUXSA Spa
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access
• Complimentary minibar

(*) Additional boxing package for 2nd guest is THB 4,000 and includes signature oil massage and two sets of one hour Muay Thai Kick Boxing sessions and Complimentary souvenir of Muay Thai Boxing Shorts.

Castle Hotel & Spa, Tarrytown, USA - www.slh.com/castlehotel

Castle Hotel & Spa is a 19th-century, medieval-styled castle with towers and turrets, that was meticulously transformed into a luxury hotel resembling an ancient fortress. Set in an 11-acre wooded estate with a pool grotto and a life size chess the hotel is also home to the award-winning Equus restaurant which features Auberge-styled French-inspired cuisine. Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Hudson River, just 25 miles north of New York City the hotel's location provides a beautiful backdrop during October and the fall months with the leaves changing and the beautiful brisk air.

From now to 30th December 2013, Castle Hotel & Spa is offering a 'Stay 3, Pay 2' package which includes three nights' accommodation, daily breakfast for two and complimentary use of mini-bar.