Thailand’s Takuapa Old Town Vegetarian Festival kicks off this October, and five-star beach retreat The Sarojin has launched a six-night Vegetarian Celebration Package in celebration.

The festival aims to purify the body and soul through cutting out meat and practising the ancient art of meditation, and the Vegetarian Celebration Package will introduce you to some of the festival’s fascinating traditions.

You’ll take a guided trip to Takuapa Old Town to see the vibrant daytime procession, with religious parades, traditional ceremonies and bright lantern displays. You’ll also learn to rustle up delicious Thai cuisine at a cooking class, and take a guided visit to the festival’s incredible closing night celebrations.

While discovering these vibrant Thai customs, you’ll stay in blissful luxury at the award-winning Sarojin, set on seven miles of sand lapped by clear waters and bordering five National Parks of lush rainforest.

Luxury car airport transfers, accommodation and sumptuous à la carte breakfast with sparkling wine are included and you’ll have use of the boutique hotel’s luxury facilities, including private gardens, ‘sala’ sundecks, indulgent couples’ baths and exotic rainfall showers.

Guests who book the Vegetarian Celebration Package can also take advantage of The Sarojin’s bonus nights offer – for every night you stay, you’ll be given another on a complimentary basis.

The Vegetarian Celebration Package is available from 1-20 October 2010. Find out more and book today with Kuoni, voted the World’s Leading Tour Operator for 11 years in a row.

Article added 27 August 2010.