THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Visitors to the island resort of Koh Samui in search of luxury accommodation during the months of November and December might find an offer by the latest up-market resort to open somewhat tempting.

Langham Place Samui is a five-star resort on Lamai Beach comprising 77 villas and suites, many featuring their own personal plunge pools, as well as individual beachside villas for those on a romantic getaway and who wish to view the sunrise from the comfort of their beds.

Guests who book and stay during the first two months the resort opens are being tempted with a buy one get one free offer, irrespective of what rooms they book at the hotels best available rates.

Set in a chic modern village theme, the resort also offers suites clustered around large communal pools, as well as two piers extending 150 metres out to a secluded sala or ocean pool.

According to the company, the resort promises a journey of stimulating hospitality touching all the senses, with guests walking through a walkway of waterfalls ending at a raised lobby providing breathtaking views of the sea.

Beachside service will include “Beach Angels” offering sun lotions, serving refreshments and cleaning sunglasses, while a “borderless dining” concept will be in place allowing guests to dine at specially designed retreats set throughout the resort grounds, as well as at the Ocean View restaurant and poolside Splash Bar.

The resort will also feature a Chuan Spa offering guests spa treatments based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as well as Thai Traditional Medicine-based treatments.

With room prices starting Bt7,000 (about $US206) and a requirement for those taking up the special offer to pay the breakfast charge of Bt750 (about $US22) on the bonus days, the offer, as is the resort, not designed for those on a budget, but rather for those in search of a touch of luxury.

More information can be obtained from the resorts website or all good travel agents.

By John Le Fevre

Thailand Travel News for August 29, 2009