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WHAT WE
RECOMMEND
It’s the season for
celebrating love – reserve
your Valentines’ couples
massage at Eranda Herbal
Spa in Chaweng for four
hours of pampering and
relaxation in your own
private sala.
2 _
DO NOT MISS
Take the 90-minute boat
trip to the tropical island
of Koh Tao to experience
the finest snorkelling and
diving that the Gulf of
Thailand has to offer.
3 _
KNOW THE
NUMBER
18 – the number of arms
on the Guanyin – goddess
of mercy – statue at Wat
Plai Laem
COUNTRY
CODE
+66
EXCHANGE
RATE
THB30 = US$1
FREQUENCY
Numerous
flights every day
to a variety of
destinations
SAMUI
certainly
has a thriving
party scene, but
many resorts have
peaceful vibes
B L I S S F U L R E T R E A T
Top 3
insider
travel tips
Rest Your Head
ZAZEN RESORT & SPA
Famed for its romantic
atmosphere and exemplary
East-meets-West dining, Zazen
continues to be Bophut’s best-
loved boutique hotel. The focus
at the hotel is on peace and
relaxation through attention
to detail and the harmony of
Asian and European influences.
Luxurious bungalows are
nestled amid gardens and
there are five spacious deluxe
rooms set on the beach. Begin
your holiday with the Travelers
Revival Anti-Jetlag Massage
at the tranquil Le Spa Zen or
experience High Tea served in
style at Le Salon De Ti.
(samuizazen.com)
MELATI BEACH RESORT & SPA
Tucked away in the north-
east corner of Samui, this
spacious luxury resort is set
amid 60,000m
2
of verdant
tropical gardens on tranquil
Thongson Bay. Melati Beach
Resort & Spa is home to 77
tastefully appointed suites and
villas, many of which have their
own private pools. Those lush
tropical gardens and a picture-
perfect white-sand beach create
a stunning setting for a five-star
holiday. All-day beachfront
dining is available in the form
of the View restaurant’s
wide-ranging selection of
Mediterranean favourites.
(melatiresort.com)
MILKY BAY RESORT
KOH PHANGAN
Unwind into laid-back holiday
mode at Milky Bay Resort
on Koh Phangan. Owned by
a South African couple, this
intimate hotel is home to a
range of comfortable bungalows
to suit all budgets. Guests
can while away the hours in
a hammock or relax in the
saltwater pool. There’s Thai
and Western dining available at
the beachfront restaurant and
a solid selection of activities,
from billiards and table tennis
to beach volleyball. Milky Bay is
also a perfect base for exploring
Koh Phangan.
(milkybaythailand.com)
Koh Samui
TEXT: AMY SHARPE; IMAGE: THE LIBRARY
