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Koh Samui Airport – The Most Beautiful Airport in the World

When you arrive in Koh Samui you’ll be forgiven for thinking you’ve arrived in paradise. This tranquil tropical island is the stuff of dreams with miles of powder white sands, crystal clear waters, a rich rainforest interior and a selection … Continue reading

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Luxury Holidays with Young Children

It can be tricky trying to decide where to take the kids on holiday. Some people may think that once they have kids their days of long distance travelling and seeing the world are over but that needn’t be the … Continue reading

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Choosing a Holiday Villa in Thailand

A holiday in Thailand does not always mean expensive hotels and cramped rooms. If you prefer more privacy to cater for your individual preferences, a villa may be a better option. Villas in Thailand have grown into a popular choice … Continue reading

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Why Book a Luxury Holiday to Koh Samui?

Experiencing the tropical island paradise of Koh Samui, you may opt to stay in a holiday villa rather than a hotel. A range of Koh Samui luxury holiday villas will offer you the same first class services available within any … Continue reading

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Koh Samui and Thailand: The Basics

Are you jetting off to Thailand? Make sure you do not confine yourself to the usual tourist destinations like Bangkok and Phuket, as you will surely miss the magic of this Southeast Asian nation. Tucked away in the Gulf of … Continue reading

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What types of villas are available in Koh Samui?

Planning a trip to Koh Samui, you may prefer a holiday accommodation that is more private and flexible than the conventional hotel suites and a Samui villa may be the better choice. A selection of our Samui Villas with private … Continue reading

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Honeymoons in Koh Samui

Jetting off to a paradise island after your fairy tale wedding, you will expect white sandy beaches, clear blue waters and coconut studded landscapes that make for the perfect romantic getaway. A Koh Samui honeymoon lives up to every couple’s … Continue reading

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Find the Perfect Beach Villa in Koh Samui

Thailand’s beautiful coastline has gained popularity for its white sandy beaches and clear blue waters and Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand is no exception. With a moderate tropical climate, you can enjoy the best of Southeast Asian island … Continue reading

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Family Holidays to Koh Samui

Jetting off to Koh Samui with your family on that well deserved beach holiday, you may want to consider a family villa for some fun in the sun without the cost and inconvenience of multiple hotel rooms or an expensive … Continue reading

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Luxury Dining in a Koh Samui Villa

One of the great things about staying in a luxury villa in Koh Samui is the fresh and delicious food available to indulge in. Many villas come with the option of an in-house chef who will take away the stress … Continue reading

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Thai Culture and Etiquette

We may think that we live in a nanny state, but the lengths to which every Thai person will try to avoid any confrontation, contentious talk or possible bad manners during everyday and business life can seem quite staggering to … Continue reading

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Visiting Koh Samui with younger children?

You’re thinking of a holiday, renting a koh samui villa for your family, enjoying the beaches, the sunshine, the sea … But will there be enough things, other than the sand and the rock pools, to keep the children happy … Continue reading

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The Samui Latin and Jazz Week, 29 September – 06 October 2013

If you’re thinking of renting a Koh Samui villa at the end of September, here’s an extra incentive: The Samui Latin and Jazz week starts on the 29 September, so why not take in some culture as a bit of … Continue reading

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Luxury Villas in Koh Samui: What to Expect for Your Money

Koh Samui is one of the world’s top destinations for renting luxury villas. The stunning views and unspoilt locations make it perfect for a holiday spent pampering yourself in a tropical paradise. There are so many different villas out there … Continue reading

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The Skilful Art of Packing

I am very strict with my packing and have everything in its right place.  I never change a rule.  I hardly use anything in the hotel room.  I wheel my own wardrobe in and that’s it. Charlie Watts Well done, … Continue reading

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Congratulations to Thai Airways!

You haven’t seen a tree until you’ve seen its shadow from the sky. (Amelia Earhart, 1897-1937) Thai Airways (THAI) celebrated its 50th birthday in 2010, and on 1st April this year it finalised 40 years of a service to Sydney, … Continue reading

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Holiday Photographs

The world makes up for all its follies and injustices by being damnably sentimental. (Thomas H Huxley) When you think about it, we are indeed a sentimental lot. All those films we weep over, the books we read, blinking rapidly, … Continue reading

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Samui Island in Spring!

A little madness in the Spring is wholesome even for the King. (Emily Dickinson). It’s still rather chilly out there, and the pretty snow has all gone, so now’s the time to get those holiday brochures out and start planning. … Continue reading

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How to say a few words and avoid some cultural faux pas.

How to say a few words and avoid some cultural faux pas. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Your holiday on Koh Samui island will be so much more rewarding and fun (sanuk) if you can say a … Continue reading

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Why not a stopover en route?

The only thing that make life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty; not knowing what comes next. (Ursula K LeGuin) Not sure I totally agree with that ‘intolerable uncertainty’, but some level of surprise is good!  So now you’ve decided to … Continue reading

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