- hotel of the month -
may 2016
sofitel luang prabang
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Dear Travel Partners,
This month we are pleased to bring you our Hotel of the Month - Sofitel Luang Prabang, which only rebranded recently in February this year.
Located a five-minute drive from town and a 10-minute drive from the palm-fringed airport, Sofitel Luang Prabang is an elegant and spacious all-suite hotel within a peaceful residential area. Blending historic charm with contemporary style, this sleek boutique hotel is built on a UNESCO heritage site in the former royal capital of Laos. This hotel is perfect for guests wanting to relax and unwind in luxury, with the high standards of Sofitel.
If you would like more information about this hotel or the destination itself, please contact your Sales Manager in charge.
Sincerely,
Your Focus Asia Team
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Travel back in time with a stay in a century-old French colonial mansion, one of the many wonders found within Luang Prabang. Enjoy  unparalleled exclusivity and serenity in the landscaped gardens of this all-suite, fully restored former governor's residence. Explore the spiritual capital of Laos, then return to your own haven of calm, where you can enjoy gracious service, delectable cuisine and sophisticated experiences that enrich body and soul.
Built on a UNESCO-protected heritage site, the Sofitel Luang Prabang is situated in the quiet residential quarter of Ban Mano. Guests are only a 5-minute drive or 20-minute stroll from Luang Prabang's fascinating Old Town, while golf courses, silk weaving villages and waterfalls await less than an hour away from the hotel.
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key facts about SOFITEL LUANG PRABANG
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Star Rating: 5 Star Resort 
Number of rooms: 25 suites arranged around the perimeter of a private botanical garden. The clay-roofed suites reflect the prevailing tone of elegance and sophistication.
Hotel location:
GPS :N 19° 52' 55.24'' E 102° 8' 7.72''
Located in Ban Mano, a quiet residential quarter of Luang Prabang, the all-suite hotel is an elegant fusion of Far Eastern exoticism and colonial French splendour indoors and out. Guests are only a 5 minute drive or 15 minute stroll from the heritage Old Town. Golf courses, silk weaving villages and waterfalls await less than 30 minutes from the hotel.
Opening: Rebranded 1st February 2016
Main points of interest near hotel: UNESCO Heritage Town; Royal Palace; Luang Prabang Night Market; Wat Xiengthong; Wat Mai Suwannapumaram; Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre; Elephant Village; Mount Phousi.
Key selling points: Sofitel Luang Prabang is built on a heritage site in Laos' former royal capital; it offers a 25-m outdoor pool and the center of the property has a lush garden with local plants, a rice plantation and a pond; Governor's Grill - the only steakhouse restaurant of its kind in Luang Prabang; full service hotel with spa, fitness center, cooking school, meeting facilities.Click here to visit the hotel's website
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Location
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HOW TO GET THERE
By Plane: Luang Prabang is served by Lao Airlines, Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways and PB Air, with regular services to Vientiane, Chiang Mai and Bangkok.
By Land: It is possible to get to Luang Prabang via road, but it is not recommendable as the journey times are long and the roads are quite bumpy. You will see some stunning scenery enroute, however. Travel times (approx): To Vientiane (10 hours), Vang Vieng (6 hours), Xieng Khouang (8 hours) and Luang Namtha (8 hours).
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ABOUT LUANG PRABANG
Ringed by mountains, and idyllically set 700 metres
above sea level at the confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers, the historic royal capital of Luang Prabang is more than just the country's picture-perfect showpiece.
With its glistening temples, historic French provincial architecture and gracious residents, even the most jaded of travellers is soon lulled into a dream by its timeless tranquility - which is perhaps why the town was once referred to as "the Refuge of the Last Dreamers". It is a dream that comes vividly to life in the green of the ancient trees with their scarlet flowers, the saffron robes of the monks, and the pearly-white perfumed frangipanis whose fragrance mingles with that of fresh-brewed coffee and exotic spices.
Drifting like the timeless rivers along the tropical tree-shaded streets of the Old Town Centre in the shadow of the misty mountains, past the vintage colonial structures - many reimagined as cozy cafes, handicraft shops and patisseries - the languid pace of 19th century Luang Prabang remains undisturbed by big buses and trucks, thanks to its privileged status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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TOP THINGS TO DO IN luang prabang
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FOCUS ASIA INSIDER TOP TIPS
1. Enjoy a local-style dinner at the night street food market
Immerse yourself in the local culture and sample a variety of different local speciality dishes - fill your plate for as little as 1 USD!
2. Wake up before dawn and pay homage to the monks
 As the sun rises in Luang Prabang around 200 Buddhist monks depart from their various temples to gather their daily meal. The tradition of alms gathering dates back to the 14th century, yet still today locals wake early to prepare the food for the monks and wait quietly by the roadside to give their gifts. Although the main purpose is for locals to give alms to the monks, you will also notice small children kneeling with baskets in the hope that the monks will share some of their alms with them so that they can take food back to their family.
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SALES OFFICES
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