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SUPER SAVEROasia Hotel Downtown, SingaporeThis 27-story eco-skyscraper has 30-meter-tall garden decks and a façade of soaring vertical overgrowth that set the hotel apart: a true oasis in Tanjong Pagar’s sea of concrete, glass and steel. The Deal Opening promotion: a night in a Superior room, from S$165 for two; book by July 31. Save 50%. stayfareast.com.

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DEALS | t+l reader specialsA private catamaran cruise in Langkawi, a live muay Thai show in Bangkok, or 999 red roses in Singapore? Take your pick of the extra-special amenities on offer this month.

CITYHONG KONGJW Marriottwith this deal, there’s no need to hunt down free wi-fi to upload all your instagram-perfect shots: your upgraded harbor-view room comes with one complimentary mobile Sim card per room for local calls and unlimited 4g data. not much of a shutterbug? you can opt for a hk$50 Octopus card for public transportation and convenience stores instead. The Deal discover and Stay connected in hong kong: two nights in a Premier harbour View room, from hk$4,900, through december 31. Save 35%. jwmarriotthongkong.com.

BANGKOKWell Hotela Bangkok trip wouldn’t be complete without muay Thai, so the hotel offers you two tickets to the muay Thai live Show at asiatique, on the river. you’ll also get a set lunch or dinner at eat well café, and a 25-percent discount on the à la carte menu at well Spa. and while wellness is a focus here, you’ll still get your daily local-beer refill in the minibar. The Deal Bangkok Staycation package: two nights in a Superior room, from Bt8,102, through October 31. Save up to 57%. wellhotelbangkok.com.

REGIONALASIAU Hotels & Resortsu properties across asia are beloved for their cutting-edge designs, tranquil atmospheres and flexible 24-hour stay policy, which lets you check out a full day after you checked in. whether you visit Bangkok; chiang mai; Sapa, Vietnam; or alibaug, india, you’ll receive uS$25 dining-and-spa credit per stay on top of the room discount. The Deal ur Summer: two nights in a standard room, from Bt4,798, through July 15; book with code uSum. Save 25%. uhotelsresorts.com.

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ASIA-PACIFICCarlson Rezidorradisson Blu, radisson, Park Plaza, Park inn by radisson and country inns & Suites By carlson properties across the region are teaming up to offer discounted room rates. Plus, at participating hotels, you’ll also get 20 percent off the in-house restaurant tab, helping you wine and dine your way through places like cebu, Sydney and Beijing. The Deal double Joy: a night in a standard room, from uS$40; book by august 31. Save 20%. clubcarlson.com/doublejoy.

SPABANGKOKShangri-LaThis riverside retreat knows you need a place to unwind after a day of high-octane adventure. So it prepares a Jasmine rice treatment for two, which consists of a 45-minute Jasmine rice Body glow and a 45-minute Jasmine Oil massage, followed by a spa-cuisine lunch or dinner. you also get a special discount to find out your biological age through the longevity index package at Bumrungrad’s Vitallife center. The Deal Simply wellness: two nights in a deluxe river View room, from Bt12,600, through September 30. Save 40%. shangri-la.com.

LANGKAWIFour Seasons Langkawia complimentary catamaran sailing; a 60-minute urut melayu massage for two; and two weeks of quietude surrounded by ancient rain forest, cerulean sea and abundant wildlife are enough to seduce anyone needing a complete escape. you’ll also have plenty to do during the getaway, from complimentary archery and rock climbing to kayaking and windsurfing. The Deal extend your Stay: 14 nights in a garden View pavilion, from uS$8,700, ongoing. Save 20%. fourseasons.com.

BEACHPHUKETThe Surin Phuketdesign hotels-member The Surin may have laid claim to this private slice of Pansea Bay’s baby-powder beachfront since 1982, but a renovation led by Paris-based architect ed Tuttle has kept the hotel fresh and fascinating. guest rooms evoke a vintage Thai beach-cottage feel and are connected to public buildings via elevated walkways through the coconut grove. The Deal The Surin deal: a night in a Beach suite, from Bt5,514 for two, through October 31. Save 25%. thesurinphuket.com.

MALDIVESLoama Resort Maamigiliwe don’t know what you did last summer, but this year you’re in for a treat at the teardrop-shaped island in raa atoll: a complimentary snorkeling trip to goimaru, a private isle with stunning coral reefs teeming with marine life; and 20-percent discount on spa treatments, so you can try their signature Thai-Swedish aromatherapy massage in their

lovely, westward, overwater spa. you get a room upgrade, too. The Deal Summer Specials: a night in a Beach villa, from uS$200, through October 31. Save 50%. loamahotelsandresorts.com.

BALIKatamamaafter almost six years of prep work, katamama debuted this may in Seminyak. The 58-room artisanal and eco-conscious boutique hotel boasts walls made of 1.5 million handmade bricks; Javanese wood and rattan furniture; traditional indigo-dyed textiles, ceramics and staff uniforms; and green initiatives like a ban on plastic straws. Better yet, breakfast at the internationally acclaimed Spanish restaurant moVida is included. The Deal a grand Opening gift: four nights in a garden suite, from uS$810 for two, through march 31, 2017. Save 25%. katamama.com.

ROMANCESINGAPOREThe Ritz-Carlton, Milleniawhere better to pop the question than in a 37th-floor

suite with views of marina Bay, a bottle of dom Pérignon Vintage rosé and a bouquet of 999 roses? Throw in a sensual soak in a butler-drawn bath and a five-course in-room dinner, and the answer will surely be “yes.” The Deal in Pursuit of happiness: a night in The ritz Suite, from Sg$19,999, through december 29. Save 20%. ritzcarlton.com.

MALAYSIAPangkor Laut Resortfive kilometers off the west coast of malaysia lies this world-class resort with sunset views over the Straits of malacca, a perfect backdrop for your included candlelit dinner at fisherman’s cove. add to the romance with a sunset junk-boat cruise; a 50-minute spa treatment for two; a fragrant flower bath; and a bottle of sparkling wine, then switch things up a bit with a leisure jungle walk led by a resident naturalist. The Deal romantic retreat: three nights in a garden villa, from rm3,819, ongoing. Save 25%. pangkorlautresort.com. —mOnSicha hOOnSuwan

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