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Villa Maly Launches Runners’
Package in Luang Prabang
LUANG PRABANG, Laos (Aug. 22, 2013) — Though lauded as
a land where slow movement is all but a way of life, they’ll be
running their hearts out in the one-time royal capital Oct. 5 in
a half-marathon aptly dubbed La Procession.
The $200 entry fee and all other funds raised during the
event will be dedicated to “support and empower marginalized youth in the local community,” according to the race
organizers web site.
Named for the daybreak processions of Buddhist monks, who
walk the streets, bowls at the ready, seeking alms, the 2013
event will be the first ever half marathon in Luang Prabang.
The route will lead runners past the UNESCO World Heritage
Site’s iconic attractions, from Phousi Hill, by the palaces of the
one-time royal seat and past a plethora of wats.
Validity dates for Villa Maly’s Runner’s Package are Oct. 4 - 6.
For further information and reservations, email Villa Maly’s
sales team at [email protected] or call (856) 7125 3902-4.
As a complement to one of the region’s most-buzzed about
events, Villa Maly has worked up a special Runners’ Package
to help athletes gear up for the race and wind down afterward. Rates for the package start at US$230 net for single
occupancy and US$330 nett for double sharing, including:
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Two nights in a superior room at Villa Maly
Pre-race and post-race massages
Round-trip transfers to the airport
Round-trip transfers to the race
Breakfast
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“Many of these racers will be
coming into Luang Prabang for
the first time,” said Axel de Boynes,
General Manager of the Villa
Maly. “How they’re going to take
in the marvelous visual appeal of
this place, and race at the same
time, will be a challenge, indeed!”
HOTELIER INDONESIA | SEPTEMBER 2013 • 13