Once in a lifetime trips happen, well, once-in-a-lifetime, so when a deal hits it's hard to pass up. Case in point: this ultra-affordable travel package to Thailand, which starts at $1,199.

If you’re in the mood for beautiful sunny shores, historic architecture and intriguing culture, then consider this Thailand travel deal for all of the above, at a down-to-here price.

Normally, round-trip flights to Thailand cost between $1,000-$1,500. But, smartours.com is running a special promotion that gets you round-trip airfare, two weeks in first-class hotels, all transfer flights, daily breakfasts, and all tours with an English speaking tour guide for just $1,199.

See the regal city of Bangkok, explore the history of Ayutthaya and Phitsanulok, and ride a horse and carriage through Lampang. Take a boat over the Mekong River and experience the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Burma, and Laos intersect. Markets, cuisine and new adventures await you!

Book this deal by July 31 and travel through April 2010.

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