How long has it been since we last traveled together? We miss having you here in our part of the world, and giving you and your clients the experience of a lifetime in Asia’s most gorgeous destinations. When you’re ready and fully vaccinated, we would love to welcome you back to the amazing Thailand! The country has started to reopen some of its islands for fully vaccinated leisure travelers. After Phuket and Koh Samui, Thailand is set to reopen 5 more destinations on October 1 – Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri, Phetchaburi, and Prachuap Khiri Khan. Chiang Mai – the capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom – which boasts some of the most storied temples and awe-inspiring landscapes.
Honeymoon Islands is committed to creating meaningful journeys for every traveler. This month, we present to you an exclusive and meaningful experiences in Chiang Mai.
Enjoy the afternoon tea with the Heritage signature trail of Lanna on the house “beautiful moon” before visiting the Dara Pirom Palace and Dara Pirom Temple which princess Dara Rasamee had used this palace to perform many good deeds in the fields of agriculture, culture and arts. She also supported Buddhism and was a major influence in developing Lanna’s handicrafts which has been Chiang Mai’s heritage of pride until today.
The Elephant Nature Park (ENP) is a rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary in Chiang Mai and was founded by Ms Sangduen Chailert (K. Lek) in 1996 who still runs it today. K. Lek is affectionately known as the Elephant Whisperer. She has dedicated her life to this important work and has a deep connection with each of the animals under her care. There are currently 130 rescued elephants at the park (as of July 2021) as well as a number of rescued cats, dogs, buffaloes and other species which they also care for. Six baby elephants have been born since the park opened.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT TRAVELING TO CHIANG MAI:
Travelers must travel from countries/territories approved by Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), and must have been in the said countries for no less than 21 days before their travel date – except Thai nationals and foreign expatriates returning from overseas. They must apply for a Certificate of Entry (COE), using the following documents:
- Copy of a valid passport.
- Copy of the payment confirmation for no less than 14 nights stay at SHA Plus-certified hotel/s and for RT-PCR tests via www.thailandpsas.com. If the length of stay is less than 14 nights, travelers must also present a confirmed flight ticket out of Thailand.
- A certificate of vaccination against COVID-19 with a vaccine approved by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health or the World Health Organization (WHO) no less than 14 days before their travel date. Travelers who have recovered from COVID-19 also need to be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before travel.
Copy of an insurance policy in English covering healthcare and treatment expenses for COVID-19 per applicant for the whole duration in Thailand with coverage clearly identified as no less than US$100,000.
THAILAND:
Entry For Vaccinated Travelers: Partially Allowed
Vaccination Requirements: Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Thailand or approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) for no less than 14 days before the date of departure can now enter Phuket and can skip hotel quarantine.
*Children under 18 years of age without COVID-19 vaccination are allowed only when travelling with fully vaccinated parents or guardians.
Tourist Entry: Partially Allowed
Testing: Negative PCR test is required for all countries.
Quarantine Required: Yes
Quarantine Details: Quarantine for 14 days required for all countries.
HOTELS OF THE MONTH
Rayavadee is situated in the heart of Krabi’s beautiful Phranang Peninsula on the border of Krabi Marine National Park, an area renowned for its natural beauty and rich flora, fauna and marine life. When the resort was built more than two decades ago, it was with the idea of living in balance within this unique environment. The accommodation was constructed to nestle in between the property’s many trees, none of which were cut during the process, in order to blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. With the resort’s low-key approach to building, the habitat of the area’s many varieties of birds and animals was not disturbed. In addition, we employ a number of practices to reduce the negative impact on our surroundings with a focus on sustainable water and waste management as well as energy efficiency.
As Krabi has developed rapidly for tourism in recent years and visitor numbers have increased dramatically, keeping this balance has become an even more important challenge and our commitment to environmental sustainability and to working as a member of the local community has grown stronger. We regularly organize and participate in beach cleaning, mangrove planting and marine life repopulation activities. We are also proud to be a founding member of the Enlive Foundation, which was initiated in 2009 to bring together governmental agencies, local businesses and community members to raise awareness of the need to protect Krabi’s fragile ecosystem.
As part of the Premier Group of Companies, we have a strong and longstanding commitment to our staff, our community and for those in need in our society and we actively support and donate a portion of our annual profit to these causes and to own company-run charitable organizations, Pan Kan, Food4Good and the Yuvabhadhana children’s scholarship fund. Explore this page to learn more about who we are and about our philosophy of sustainable business practices.
Located on the banks of the Mae Ping River, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort opens doors to a world of adventure and discovery. Explore the temple-filled old city, Lanna heritage, artisan villages and mountain hill tribes.
Relax on your balcony daybed, or at the adults-only pool. Delve into local culture with Muay Thai boxing, healing spa therapies and cooking class adventures.
For rates, reservations, inquires contact Honeymoon Islands info@honeymoonislands.com