Dusit Thani Krabi Will Be Back on 18 July, Better Than Ever!
By Lifestyle+Travel
Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort is delighted to be re-opening from Saturday 18 July 2020 with the “Dusit Care – Stay with Confidence” programme of services to enhance hygiene and peace of mind throughout your stay. By implementing the high standard protocols, the resort has recently been awarded Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA) certificate.
This well-thought-out programme includes frequent sanitization of rooms and public areas, temperature scans on arrival and the provision of appropriate space in restaurants. Dusit Care Kits containing hand sanitizer gel, a face mask, and antibacterial wipes are placed in every guest room, allowing guests to explore with confidence.
To celebrate the re-opening, guests will find some major “Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle” enhancements to the already well-defined luxury such as:
- Malati Pool and CocoVida Pool Restaurants feature new food menus with half the dishes vegetarian options, including Crunchy Quinoa Power Bowl and Vegan Salad Bowl. Both restaurants also include a new Tapas section features a variety of locally inspired items such as Krabi Lemon Pepper Grilled Squid and fresh Thai Cold Spring Rolls with home-grown herbs. The drinks list includes a “BeWell” section with healthy, replenishing and nutritious drinks, whilst a no- and low-alcoholic drink section features carefully crafted beverages that taste as good as their stronger namesakes.
- Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort has added to its popular program of “BeWell Fitness & Wellness” Premium Retreats with a new De-stress & Relax Retreat that is designed to soothe body, mind and soul – enriching, nourishing and harmonizing. At tranquil Linger Longer Spa, two new signature treatments have been added, to calm body and soul. The Garden of Deep Calm Treatment soothes and nourishes the skin, melts tension away and helps create an inner peace.The Clarity of Mind Treatment targets the hotspots of the upper back, shoulders, neck and head with firm massage, releasing overworked muscles and promoting whole body energy flow.
For more information and booking, visit www.dusit.com/dusitthani-krabibeachresort
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