The Sarojin, Khao Lak's luxurious 56-room boutique residence, is preparing to celebrate Thailand's beloved Songkran Festival (Thai New Year), taking place from 13 to 15 April, with a range of complimentary activities for guests staying during the festival period. For travellers still looking to book a spring getaway, tour operator Kenwood Travel is offering a seven-night package from £2,699 per person, departing on 10 April just in time for the celebrations and including a 10% saving.

The Sarojin's main celebrations will take place on Sunday 12th April, with the morning's activities starting from 8.30am in the property's lush gardens when local monks visit to collect alms and give blessings - a traditional spiritual experience always popular with guests. Following this auspicious occasion, guests can enjoy traditional Thai music, dance and natural art, along with fantastic desserts prepared by The Sarojin's highly respected Executive Chef Gogh, before joining water celebrations around the swimming pool and throughout the property - a symbolic part of the Songkran Festival.

Festivities continue from 7pm with 'The Sarojin's Four Regions of Thai Cuisine' gastronomic experience at the property's beachfront Edge restaurant. Reflecting The Sarojin's two Michelin Hotel Key distinctions, the dining experience will showcase the property's commitment to exceptional service with cuisines on offer reflecting the four corners of Thailand. The dining experience will also be accompanied by an authentic cultural experience, as local musicians and dancers present traditional Thai performances.

The Sarojn's owner, Kate Kemp, remarks: “Songkran is a truly joyful time in Thailand and we love giving our guests the opportunity to experience the traditions and celebrations that make it so special. Visiting during this time offers a unique cultural insight, along with excellent value compared with the peak season.”

As well as the festival celebrations, guests are also encouraged to book one of the property's spiritual experiences, including Glimpse of Local Life - A Morning in the Life of a Local, which takes guests into Takuapa Old Town for alms offering, or Spiritual Blessing of Love, perfect for romantic couples.

*Kenwood Travel price based on two adults travelling together and sharing a Garden Residence for 7 nights on a bed & breakfast basis with a la carte breakfast with sparkling wine served at the guests' leisure all day until 6pm and including return private transfers Phuket International Airport to The Sarojin, departing from Manchester with Etihad Airways from £2,699 per person. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability. Prices correct at the time of issuing this release. To book, call 0203 808 3827(kenwoodtravel.co.uk) or here.

For more information about The Sarojin, please visit: www.sarojin.com

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About The Sarojin

The Sarojin is beautifully set on an 11km stretch of secluded white sand beach in Khao Lak, just a 55-minute drive north of Phuket Airport and is surrounded by five spectacular national parks and the world-famous dive sites of the Similan and Surin Islands. Designed in a contemporary Asian style, the five-star resort's 56 deluxe residences are nestled within ten acres of tropical grounds leading directly onto the beachfront. Each guest room features its own private garden and “sala” sundeck, couples' baths with waterfall showers, and plunge and relaxation pools that blend into the natural habitat. Other facilities include an attentive “Imagineer” who can create tailor-made experiences for hotel guests, an idyllic resort pool, a rejuvenating spa integrated with nature and complimentary use of a fully equipped fitness centre, mountain bikes, sailing catamarans, sailboats, sea kayaks and windsurfing boards. Tranquillity is guaranteed as no children under the age of 10 are permitted to stay at The Sarojin.

The Sarojin has been honoured by The MICHELIN Guide Thailand with the prestigious MICHELIN Two Key distinction, a recognition reserved for hotels that deliver “an exceptional stay.” In addition, the resort has also been acknowledged by the MICHELIN restaurant guide for its fine dining excellence, awarded to establishments that consistently demonstrate the highest quality of ingredients, mastery of flavour and technique, value for money, and a distinctive expression of the chef's culinary vision.

The Sarojin Community Care Fund

Established in December 2004 The Sarojin Community Care Fund, which was initially set up to help rebuild the communities surrounding our resort in the wake of the devastating 26 December tsunami, continues to contribute to several worthy local projects in Khao Lak. From providing medical provision for prosthetic limbs and supporting local orphanages with childcare to building school classrooms, roads and covering the cost of a full-time veterinary surgeon to care for the local wildlife, there's such a huge variety of ways The Sarojin's fund gives back to those closest to the resort. Guests are encouraged to donate to the fund during their stay, with 100% of the money raised distributed to local community projects and can join The Sarojin team on regular excursions and volunteer days in the local community, combining their luxurious escape with a sense of giving back and helping the local community during their time in Khao Lak.

For further information on The Sarojin, please visit: www.sarojin.com and The Sarojin 360 Tour

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