Thai Cooking Class at The Peninsula Hotel Bangkok

What do you get when you cross Thai-style hospitality with Peninsula perfection? A must-stay urban resort on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in the heart of Bangkok. Rooms are as sumptuous as the facilities are impressive. (Even the treatment beds at the spa have iPod docking stations.) One of our favorite enticements at The Peninsula Bangkok? The popular Thai cooking classes which start at 9:30 am with a visit to the local market to select fresh ingredients. Learn the art of Thai cuisine with a step-by-step demonstration and explanation of techniques; you'll prepare four Thai dishes with hotel chefs. Classes include lunch at Thiptara restaurant, much acclaimed for its Thai home-style cooking.

While staying at The Peninsula Bangkok, don't miss a sunset cocktail cruise on the hotel's signature river boat to the Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). You'll enjoy unlimited drinks and canapés prepared by The Peninsula's culinary team while you watch the scenery glide by. Priced at Baht 1,250 per person.