DREAM ESCAPES
Turquoise waters, historic temples and lush jungle make for a perfect getaway for romantic couples and fun-seeking families
Koh Samui STAY
Nestled on the north-eastern tip of Thailand’s second-largest island, Six Senses Samui ( 1) hits all the right notes. Canopied beds, sprawling sun decks and ocean-gazing dipping pools give the thatch-roofed villas a treehouse feel, while guests are encouraged to do as much or as little as they like. It’s a heavenly rustic-luxe hideaway for families and couples alike, with a mellow mood and conscience-soothing eco credentials to boot.
TASTE
Six Senses Samui’s beautiful award-winning Dining on the Rocks features out-there flavour pairings – think scorched lobster with pumpkin and three-seed crumble, or slow-dried watermelon with miso and smoked cheese – together with incredible views across the Gulf of Thailand. If you’re after a more relaxed experience, check out Drift at the Beach, an unpretentious beach bar and poolside lounge where you can bury your toes in the sand while enjoying leisurely lunches so long you’ll still be there for their expertly mixed sundowners.
INDULGE
Soundtracked by chirruping birds, Six Senses Spa Samui ( 3) is a glorious place to while away an afternoon, with an airy meditation sala for moments of self-reflection. From glow-giving scrubs and milk baths to restorative reiki, the therapies take the ravishing surroundings for inspiration.
EXPLORE
Dotted with coconut palms, Koh Samui will move you with its sigh-inducing good looks. Whether you’re snorkelling with rainbowbright shoals, kayaking around the rocky coastline ( 2) or touring the temples of Wat Samret and Wat Khao Hua Jook, there’s plenty to see and do. But you’d be forgiven for spending the best part of your time here sprawled lazily on the bright white shores, reading and listening to the gentle lapping of waves.
Elegant Resorts offers seven nights in a Hideaway Villa at Six Senses Koh Samui from £1,649 per person on a B&B basis inc. flights, transfers and UK lounge passes. Visit elegantresorts.co.uk. For guidance, visit gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.