You may have heard more about this mystical destination in recent years, as Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) becomes one of Asia’s most talked about travel hot spots.
Located in Southeast Asia, bordered by China, Thailand, Laos, and India, Myanmar opened up its borders in 2011, and offers such a diverse range of experiences; including hiking, climbing, and fishing, horse riding and diving.
Whether it is heading north into the Kyiang Tong region, sailing in the Mergui Archipelago or taking an early morning balloon flight over Mandalay, Burma is able to provide you with those once in a lifetime experiences that we, as travellers, yearn for.
Whilst there has been an influx in tourism over recent years, Burma is taking every possible step to ensure it can accommodate the modern day travellers who want to explore this stunning land, while preserving its fragile and mesmerizing heritage.
One of the most historic properties is the beautiful Strand Hotel in Yangon.
Built in 1901 and designed by the Sarkies brothers (Asia’s first hotel chain – Think ‘Raffles’ in Singapore), it is one of Asia’s few grand colonial hotels, and recognized as a national landmark.
It’s fantastic to see that The Stand has been welcomed into the Virtuoso Travel network, the exclusive collection of luxury hotels and resorts around the world, where relationships are paramount, and the Virtuoso client gains access to a world of personalized travel experiences. Plus, they get special perks and upgrades only offered to Virtuoso affiliated agencies and travel partners (of which we are one, and now The Strand Hotel are one too!).
Paired with the The Strand Cruise experience, which is a luxury cruise on the magnificent Ayeyarwady River, a stay at The Strand Hotel will immerse the guest in all that is best of Asia’s hidden treasure that is Myanmar, and we can’t WAIT to send more of you! (our fabulous clients) to uncover this mystical wonderland.
We have some fabulous offers valid for 2017, so if you’re looking to discover this untouched land for yourself, please get in touch!
Virtuoso preferred amenities include:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Complimentary A La Carte Breakfast for two daily for duration of the stay
- $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Current promotions – As of 8 March 2017 * Subject to change
- From now until end April – 25% off all sailings, together with complimentary round trip domestic flights and complimentary two night stay at the Strand Yangon
- From September until December 31 – 15% off all sailings, together with complimentary round trip domestic flights and complimentary two night stay at the Strand Yangon.
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