Luxurious Asia packages for every type of holidaymaker

Orient-Express is matching competitively priced air fares around South-East Asia with affordable and tailor-made packages to suit a range of tastes and preferences at its six sublime resorts in Bali, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. 

Designed to transport guests not only in body but mind, its Asia hotels command a strong sense of place in-fitting with their environment.  Absorbing local cultures, traditions and character, Orient-Express prides itself on embracing local discovery and authenticity whilst still providing those delightful touches.   

1).  For the spa addict, hours of indulgent pampering and yoga twinned with first-hand experience of the magical spirituality and culture of Bali are on offer in the ‘Bali Harmony’ package at Ubud Hanging Gardens (www.ubudhanginggardens.com).

The package also includes a private guided tour to sacred Balinese villages, a special private picnic and two 3-course dinners for two for those booking at least five nights. The deluxe villas have their own private infinity pools overlooking terraced gardens and spectacular lush green scenery, with prices starting from US$456.

2).  A 'Romantic Hideaway' package on the beautiful white sands at Jimbaran Puri Bali (www.jimbaranpuribali.com) is designed for couples looking for privacy and intimacy. 

The Romantic Hideaway showcases resort’s delightful new thatched villas (one or two bedrooms), each with their own private swimming pools set in a traditional Balinese garden with courtyard, and comes complete with  a romantic two-hour 'Balinese Spa Delight' treatment for two plus sparkling wine and sunset dinner at the resort’s Beachfront restaurant.  Rates start at US$457 a night including daily breakfast, and guests get a private butler at their beck and call.

If nostalgic journeys of olden-day romance, conjure up images of timeless elegant of train travel, meander through the heart of Asia with the Eastern & Oriental Express train.  Packages vary from one to three nights and include sumptuous 3-course dinners, delightful afternoon teas and absolute romantic chivalry. 

Book selected Singapore-Bangkok or Bangkok-Singapore journeys now and receive two free nights at the 5 star Mandarin Oriental Hotel (or similar hotel) in Singapore, two free nights at the 5 star Peninsula Hotel (or similar hotel) in Bangkok - plus all station transfers.  Prices start from USD2,210. 

3).  A ‘Family Package’ caters for couples with children at the idyllic island resort Napasai in Koh Samui, Thailand (www.napasai.com). This safe and beautiful beachfront resort does exactly what it says -- takes all the stress and strain away from a family holiday abroad, by incorporating activities, pampering and food and beverage designed to appeal to all the family.

These include a day-long island tour for four, Thai carving classes for the family, one private villa dinner and one dinner at the resort's Thai restaurant. Adults are pampered with Thai massages and children are treated to an 'Angel Bliss' massage.  Round trip airport transfers are also included.   Prices for a minimum stay of four nights start from US$490 for a Garden Cottage Suite or US$880 for a two-bedroom private pool villa. 

4).  For culture fiends, La Residence d’Angkor (www.residencedangkor.com) at Siem Reap in Cambodia takes guests on a voyage of 'Cultural Discovery' around one of the most beautiful and beguiling landscapes in the world, famed for world famous man-made wonder Angkor Wat.

In August 2009, Orient-Express will re-launch its ultimate cultural exploration, the Road To Mandalay.   Cruising the Ayeyarwady River from the pagoda city of Bagan and royal Mandalay this breathtaking voyage through Burma can be enjoyed for three, four or seven nights, with the option of additional nights in historic Yangon, Ngapali and Inle Lake. 

After an extensive 12 month refurbishment by teams of local craftsmen, the river boat launches with even more understated glamour and grandeur, but moreover spectacular scenery and a once in a lifestyle travel experience.  Book any cruise departing prior to April 2010 before 30th September and receive a complimentary 2-night Yangon Extension at the luxurious Governor’s Residence Hotel, plus transfers and sight seeing tours before or after your cruise. 

5).  In the case of recession forcing tightened purse strings, holidays with Orient-Express are affordable. 

Set amongst the mountains in Luang Prabang, Laos, La Residence Phou Vao (www.residencephouvao.com) has a great value 'Stay Another Day' package where guests staying three nights earn a complimentary fourth night – plus the three nights will be pre-discounted by 25 per cent.

Also included in this package is daily breakfast and a morning spa treatment for two in a private villa, complete with steam bath, subject to availability.