I had the opportunity to stay at Panacea Retreat, an exclusive, five-key residence in Koh Samui (Thailand), and wrote this review, A Private Paradise, for Centurion Magazine. The key draw for me was the combination of the privacy of a lavish home with bespoke services and intuitive staff that one associates with the very best resorts. Continue reading Panacea Retreat – A Review
During a week-long visit to Koh Samui in late 2012 I was disappointed with the food, – I knew there must be authentic Thai food around, but most restaurants I tried were catering to the tourist palate. I mentioned this to the wonderful PR pro, Nicola, when I was arranging a stay at the Four Seasons Resort (divine) on the island, and before I knew … Continue reading Dinner with a chef – Koh Samui
I had two wonderful nights at The Library, a stunning boutique hotel in Koh Samui (Thailand). A detailed review is in the works, but in the meantime here is a brief review recently published in SCMP’s Sunday Post magazine. The Review Continue reading Koh Samui’s The Library: a review
Checking in — facts and first impressions Meaning happiness/joy in Sanskrit, Hansar is an award-winning resort that opened in July 2010. The beach-front property has 74 rooms, all with a sea view; the website has a series of virtual tours for a closeup look of rooms and facilities. It is located in Bophut Bay, which is only around 10-minutes from Koh Samui’s international airport. Arriving at … Continue reading Hotel Review: Hansar Samui Resort & Spa
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