HSBC extends holiday offers beyond shores of Sri Lanka for credit card customers

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HSBC announced its latest partnership with Conrad Koh Samui, belonging to the Hilton Resorts chain in Thailand to offer a luxurious holiday experience to its local Premier customers, thereby taking its popular ‘Cardholder Stays Free’ platform beyond the local shores, from 5 July to 15 September 2013. HSBC Premier Cardholders, can look beyond the majestic sunset over the fabled ‘Five Islands’ of Koh Samui, as they choose to unwind at 14 luxury ocean view two bedroom pool villas and 65 one bedroom ocean view pool villas. Bookings are made easier via HSBC’s Premier concierge service, operative 24/7. Conrad Koh Samui offers an oasis of luxury that expands over 25 lush acres and overlooks the azure reefs of Aow Thai Beach. The resort is made up of 80 free-standing villas, 65 one bedroom pool villas, 14 ocean view two bedroom pool villas and one Conrad royal ocean view pool villa, all boasting an unparalleled level of luxury and comfort. Each Thai-inspired villa has an expansive arrangement of indoor and outdoor living spaces, an infinity-edge pool and breathtaking views of the Gulf of Thailand. The luxurious villas are furnished with original artwork and artefacts that provide guests with an innate sense of contemporary Thailand. Each ocean view two bedroom pool villa occupies a total indoor and outdoor living space of 297sqm over two stories with a 12m infinity edge pool, living room and outdoor grass viewing lawn, compact kitchenette and dining room and two king-sized en-suite bathrooms with spa-quality amenities that redefine ‘luxury’. Built on the highest levels of the resort for the best ocean views of the Gulf of Thailand the one bedroom ocean view pool villas each offer ample indoor and outdoor living spaces with a 10m infinity edge pool and superior amenities. Conrad Koh Samui provides a range of activities especially suited to families and groups of friends. The resort serves as a base from which visitors can take advantage of a wide variety of swimming, kayaking and snorkelling options. Bespoke packages include day excursions to nearby islands, diving tours to nearby dive sites – Sail Rock and Koh Tao, along with many other activities, where guests can discover the best of Koh Samui and nearby surroundings. From relaxing yoga sessions, to a fully equipped gymnasium for exercise, and free spaces for some R&R by the pool or beach area, guests are rarely left with nothing to do. Children will have plenty of options to keep themselves occupied, with a wide range of fun and engaging activities including; cultural arts and handicrafts and indoor and outdoor games provided by the Turtle Kids Club. Stefano Ruzza, General Manager, Conrad Koh Samui stated: “We are pleased to offer HSBC Premier customers in Sri Lanka an exclusive 50% lodging benefit when they book on BB/HB basic at our luxury resort villas, that are designed to take your breath away. With amenities that offer comfort, confidence and convenience, guests are sure to lack nothing except the perfect holiday retreat away from home.” With an exceptional dining experience, guests can choose from Zest that offers all day dining experience, Azure Bar and Grill, which offers a casual and contemporary pool side dining option, or In-villa Dining where they can watch as a personal chef and retinue of servers deftly prepare dining choices ‘in-villa’. Aside from these choices for a more singular experience, Conrad Koh Samui’s signature restaurant, Jahn, offers contemporary Thai cuisine in opulent style and the premier private wine cellar serves as the functional vault for a reserve of over 1,400 vintages, as well as an exclusive venue for private functions, intimate gatherings and personalised menus. “In all aspects of banking, we look to enhance customer experiences through our service and product offerings. Therefore, we are truly happy to partner with Conrad Koh Samui in taking the ‘Cardholder Stays Free’ concept beyond our local shores and providing HSBC Premier customers with infinite home and away travel privileges, that further compliment their lifestyle. We hope customers will truly enjoy the unmatched hospitality extended by HSBC,” said Nilantha Bastian, Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management, HSBC. Known for its therapeutic spa treatments, Conrad Koh Samui offers its guests a chance to enjoy peace and tranquillity with the finest Thai spa treatments at the expansive spa facility. Traditional and contemporary techniques are combined to promote relaxation and balance through a holistic approach with treatments that have been created to enhance the well-being of your body, mind and soul. For more details on reservations/bookings cardholders can contact 4472233 or visit www.hsbc.lk/premierprivileges.