Songkran at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is also about giving back to nature, and this the resort does in a truly heart-warming way. April 13 will be an extra special day, with the Songkran celebrations coinciding with the 6th Mai Khao turtle release of 60 green turtles and the welcoming of Tommy the Turtle – who was born in March 2013 without any eyes – to the new Marine Turtle Shelter & Education Centre planned to open in July 2015.
The annual turtle release is held on beautiful Mai Khao Beach in front of JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, in close cooperation with Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation and its partners. This year as always, everyone is invited to participate in this inspirational event that sees rehabilitated sea turtles released into the turquoise waters of Mai Khao Beach. Every B3,500 raised pays for the rehabilitation and release of one turtle, and includes turtle education and other fun activities on the day.
Located on-site at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, the Marine Turtle Shelter & Education Centre is the latest development in the ongoing efforts to protect and conserve Phuket’s endangered sea turtles whom face multiple threats from commercial fishing, consuming or becoming entangled in ocean litter and being hit by speedboats. Resort guests and other visitors to the new center - to be run under supervision of the Phuket Marine Biological Centre and a Local Advisory Committee - will be able to interact with the turtles and feed them, clean the tank and learn about their lifecycle.
For those wanting to spend a few enjoyable nights at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa in conjunction with the events on April 13, the resort is offering the Remarkable Songkran Getaway with Sea Turtles Release package. Starting from THB 6,900 per room per night and valid for stays between April 11 and 15, 2015 it includes:
- Accommodation upgrade to a Deluxe Sala Terrace room
- Daily international breakfast for 2
- Donation for the release of a turtle at the 6th Mai Khao turtle release
- Free entry to the Marine Turtle Shelter & Education Centre
Reservations
Book now at bookmarriott@marriotthotels.com or contact jwmarriottphuketresort.com or Tel: +66 76 338 000 Fax: +66 76 348 348. For more information about the foundation, please contact Khun Kittipan, Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation Manager, via email info@maikhaoturtlefoundation.com or call +66 89-733-8830