Magic of the Orient

The holidays in our Orient section were previously operated by Magic of the Orient, which has now joined with its sister company Trips Worldwide.

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NORTHERN THAILAND & LAOS EXPERIENCE ACCOMMODATION

featuring 7 hotels & lodges
these are just a selection of our carefully chosen holiday accommodation

Royal Princess Chiang Mai

Royal Princess Chiang Mai

Situated right in the heart of Chiang Mai and the night market the Royal Princess Chiang Mai is a popular choice. Close to restaurants and bars, the hotel is a great base for exploring the city. Guest Rooms are spacious and tastefully furnished equipped with all modern facilities.

Region: Chiang Mai
Featured in: Culture and Beach, Travelling Thai Style, Northern Thailand & Laos Experience, Northern Thailand & Laos Experience, Thailand - Off The Beaten Track
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Lisu Lodge

Lisu Lodge

Only an hour's drive north of Chiang Mai, nestled in a rich green valley that time seems to have forgotten, is a Lisu tribal community that has managed to hold onto its cultural origins while benefiting from the progress of responsible tourism. A key factor in this success story was the establishment of the Lisu Lodge over thirteen years ago. This award-winning eco-lodge is a sanctuary for Lisu heritage There's a tranquil and soothing atmosphere surrounding the settlement that is staffed and managed by a Lisu tribe. Built in traditional style with an eye for western comforts, the lodges overlook the lush fields of the valley and serve as your base-camp for a magical blend of adventure, relaxation and insight.

Region: Chiang Mai
Featured in: Lisu Lodge and Golden Triangle, Golden Triangle and Laos, Lisu Lodge Experience, Thailand Explorer, Culture and Beach, Travelling Thai Style, Northern Thailand & Laos Experience
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Lanna Farm

Lanna Farm

This large teak stilted house is situated near the small market town of Phrao in the rural heart of Northern Thailand, surrounded by rice fields and orchards, and ringed by tall mountains on three sides. Lanna farm was originally constructed from 5 houses collected from the area: with the addition of a new building the accomodation now provides ten large, private double bedrooms each with an electric fan, en suite toilet and hot shower and decorated in local style. There are large communal areas and the food is locally grown - great nothern Thai cooking.

Region: Chiang Mai
Featured in: Hilltribes and Northern Lifestyle, Thailand Explorer, Travelling Thai Style, Northern Thailand & Laos Experience
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Ananatara Golden Triangle

Ananatara Golden Triangle

Perched on a ridge overlooking the hills of Myanmar and Laos, Anantara's Golden Triangle resort is as enchanting as the region in which it is located. Explore the surrounding forest on an elephant. Spend the day rejuvenating at the Anantara Spa. The 90 room resort has a swimming pool; jacuzzi; Spa; 2 restaurants; bar; library; fitness centre with squash, tennis & table tennis; Thai cooking school; elephant treks; nature walks; mountain bike hire.

Region: Chiang Mai
Featured in: Golden Triangle and Laos, Culture and Beach, Northern Thailand & Laos Experience
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boat landing laos

Boat Landing Guest House

Laos’s first International Eco-Lodge offers comfortable bungalows with balconies facing the river bank designed in local style. The owners are actively working to support and enable the local community by sourcing local products and labour, donating profits to the local village school, developing a fish sanctuary on the banks of the river and supporting a Black Cheeked Gibbon conservation project.

Featured in: Northern Thailand & Laos Experience
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Maison Souvannaphoum - Luang Prabang

Maison Souvannaphoum - Luang Prabang

Once home to Laotian royalty, this beautiful house has been converted into an intimate hotel with only 24 rooms. The perfect place to relax after a busy day exploring the ancient temples of Luang Prabang, the hotel is within walking distance to the Mekong River. Choose to stay in the Garden Wing or La Residence, where the three luxurious suites include daily champagne breakfast and afternoon tea.

Featured in: Northern Thailand & Laos Experience
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The Laos Plaza Hotel

The Laos Plaza Hotel

The Laos Plaza Hotel contains 142 rooms and suites spread over seven floors. It has a great location in the centre of Vientiane. There is also a health and fitness centre featuring a gym, sauna, Jacuzzi and traditional massage.

Featured in: Laos Classic, Northern Thailand & Laos Experience
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The holidays, accommodation and tours shown on this page represent only a small selection of Trips Tailor made holidays. For more information about travelling with us, and the locations we offer, please contact us or let us call you!.