KOH SAMUI CHAWENG BEACHSOUTH EAST ASIAPretty fly for a mai taiSay “sa wat dee” to Koh Samui’stourist hub, sprawling ChawengBeach. Picture diving into thesparkling sea or riding the wavesaloft a jetski. Drink milk out ofa freshly-cut coconut (you’re nolonger on the jetski) and baskon Samui’s longest strip of sand.Come nightfall, let loose as youhead for the Green Mango strip,Sangsom (Thai whisky) bucket inhand. Just don’t let a sore headstop you from doing it all overagain. Chok dee!rock solid SHOESTRING rock solid1 2 3AL’SRESORTFR FR FR$99 SINGLENORA LAKEVIEW $52 SINGLECHAWENG $99FR FR FR$50 TWIN/DOUBLE HOTEL$26 TWIN/DOUBLE RESORT$50PRICES ARE PER PERSON PER NIGHT INCLUDING BREAKFAST PRICES ARE PER PERSON PER NIGHT INCLUDING BREAKFAST PRICES ARE PER PERSON PER NIGHT INCLUDING BREAKFASTThere’s nothing old about this favouriteof ours. Set onto the white sands ofChaweng Beach, the spa, oceanfront pooland panoramic restaurant of this snazzilyrenovated resort are welcome retreats onyour wild nights off. All nine room typeshave air con, cable TV and either sea viewsor access to the pool.If you prefer beach bum and nightlife thrillsto hotel frills, then this lakefront hotspot isfor you. Two minutes from Chaweng Beachand half that to the bars and restaurants,what this budget hotel lacks on the poolfront it makes up for with huge, clean-asa-whistleen suite rooms with air con. Agreat value option.SINGLETWIN/DOUBLESandwiched between the bright lightsof Chaweng Road and the white sandsof Chaweng Beach, this smart collectionof bungalows are simply furnished butfresh and spacious with a Thai twist. Allhave en suites and air con. There’s alsoan oceanfront pool, restaurant and bar -perfect for pre-dinner sundowners.Free Wi-Fi Free Wi-Fi Free Wi-Fi<strong>STA</strong>Y 5 PAY 4, <strong>STA</strong>Y 10 PAY 8 -01APR15-31AUG15 & 01NOV15-ISIC HOLDERS - 20% DISCOUNT ON<strong>STA</strong>Y 7 PAY 5 - 01APR15-31JUL15 &20DEC15. <strong>STA</strong>Y 7 PAY 6 - 11JAN15-31MAR15 USMALR BEVERAGE AND HOTEL SPAUSMNLH 01SEP15-31OCT15USMCWGROCK SOLID ROCK SOLID4 5BAAN SAMUIRESORTPRICES ARE PER PERSON PER NIGHT INCLUDING BREAKFAST• Soak up the serene atmosphere as you laze by the beachfront pool• All rooms/suites come with air con, private balconies and fluffy robes• Top up your tan on Chaweng Beach, right on your doorstepFR FR$143 SINGLENORA CHAWENG$86FR FR$77 TWIN/DOUBLE HOTEL$43PRICES ARE PER PERSON PER NIGHT INCLUDING BREAKFAST• Stay just minutes from the white sands of Chaweng Beach• Stylish rooms are packed with complimentary (whoop free!) extras• Treat your tired travelling feet to a pedi at the Anodas SpaSINGLETWIN/DOUBLEJust steps from the beach, shaded by tropical gardens and relaxingterraces, Baan Samui is a great Thai getaway. Swim, surf, jetski ortreat yourself to a massage on the sands. Tickle your tastebudsin one of its two restaurants, tuck into poolside snacks, then restyour head in one of its modern, en suite rooms.<strong>STA</strong>Y 3 PAY 2, <strong>STA</strong>Y 6 PAY 4, <strong>STA</strong>Y 9 PAY 6, <strong>STA</strong>Y 12 PAY 8 & <strong>STA</strong>Y 15 PAY 10 -01APR15-24DEC15. BOOK BY 28FEB15 - FOR FREE BREAKFAST ON FREE NIGHTS -01APR15-24DEC15. <strong>STA</strong>Y 4 PAY 3, <strong>STA</strong>Y 8 PAY 6, <strong>STA</strong>Y 12 PAY 9, <strong>STA</strong>Y 16 PAY 12 -07JAN15–31MAR15USMBASFrom the modish poolside restaurant and shiny lobby bar, to theopen-sided tropical pool and spa, everything at this downtownChaweng hotel has a good finish. Cable TV, fridges, robes,complimentary toiletries and bottled water in the rooms and suitescreate a relaxing retreat.Free Wi-Fi<strong>STA</strong>Y 3 PAY 2, <strong>STA</strong>Y 6 PAY 4, <strong>STA</strong>Y 9 PAY 6, <strong>STA</strong>Y 12 PAY 8, <strong>STA</strong>Y 15 PAY 10- 01APR15 - 24DEC15. BOOK BY 28FEB15 FOR FREE BREAKFAST ON FREE NIGHTS.<strong>STA</strong>Y 4 PAY 3, <strong>STA</strong>Y 8 PAY 6, <strong>STA</strong>Y 12 PAY 9 - 07JAN15-31MAR15.USMNRA62VISIT WWW.<strong>STA</strong>TRAVEL.COM
2SAMUI AIRPORT: 3km581CHAWENG BEACH97NFULL MOONPARTY TRANSFERSIt’s not often you get to party at one of themost famous beach bashes in the world.See our Koh Phangan accommodationoptions on pages 66-67 although werecommend taking one of the followinghassle-free packages:4-day <strong>Full</strong> Moon Experiencefrom Koh Samui (see page 65)6-day Hacienda Party Phanganon Koh Phangan Island (see page 67)364However, if all you want is to pre-bookyour transfer from Koh Samui to ensureyou’re there for a timely arrival, thenour speedboat transfers arrive into KohPhangan at about 7pm and leave thefollowing morning at 7.30am. Fr $64return. For details of <strong>Full</strong> Moon partydates, see page 67.SOUTH EAST ASIAROCK SOLIDrock solid6 7OZOCHAWENGPRICES ARE PER PERSON PER NIGHT INCLUDING BREAKFAST• Brand spanking new and super-funky, we’re a little bit in love• Make the most of beach life and night life in this prime Chaweng spot• Concept rooms are designed for awesome sleep so lie-ins are mandatoryFR FR$136 SINGLECHABA CABANA$192FR FR$74 TWIN/DOUBLE BEACH RESORT & SPA$101PRICES ARE PER PERSON PER NIGHT INCLUDING BREAKFASTSINGLETWIN/DOUBLE• Find your own tropical island idyll at this laid back beachside getaway• Succumb to the pace of Samui life with lazy bike rides or cookery classes• After happy hour, feast on seafood buffets at the beachfront restaurantChaweng rarely sleeps so this new beachfront beauty ensuresyou get the best night (or day) slumber with plush, downy beds,blackout blinds and lazy, little balconies in the uber-stylish rooms.Splash out in the pool, think about hitting the ‘Tone’ gym (gulp) orgrab a cocktail at the sweeeet outdoor pool bar.Set amongst swaying palms on quieter north Chaweng Beach, thistribal-style beachfront hideaway and full-service spa is pure islandcharm. Air con rooms and villas, some with balconies, are packed withcharacter, toiletries and little extras such as beach mats. Sink intotwo beachside pools before sinking a couple at the swim-up bar.EARLY BIRD OFFERS APPLY FOR A 10% DISCOUNT. HONEYMOON OFFERS AVAILABLEFree Wi-FiUSMOZO<strong>STA</strong>Y 4 PAY 3, <strong>STA</strong>Y 6 PAY 3, <strong>STA</strong>Y 8 PAY 4, <strong>STA</strong>Y 14 PAY 7 -01APR15-31JUL15 & 01SEP15-27DEC15. <strong>STA</strong>Y 5 PAY 4,<strong>STA</strong>Y 10 PAY 5, <strong>STA</strong>Y 14 PAY 7 - 01AUG15-31AUG15Free Wi-FiUSMCHCa-list a-list8 9CHAWENG REGENTBEACH RESORTPRICES ARE PER PERSON PER NIGHT INCLUDING BREAKFAST• Zen out in the new age spa or with a complimentary yoga lesson• Sip on happy hour sundowners at the beachfront restaurant• Try your hand at one of the many watersports or hit the fitness centreFR FR$263 SINGLENORA BEACH$224FR FR$148 TWIN/DOUBLE RESORT & SPA$112PRICES ARE PER PERSON PER NIGHT INCLUDING BREAKFASTSINGLETWIN/DOUBLE• Snorkel right off the beach into an underwater world of colour and life• Lap up stunning sea views with a cocktail at the swim-up bar• Dine on produce from the gardens or barefoot at the beach barbecueShaded by coconut trees, this luxurious beachfront hotel is tuckedaway in tranquillity but also just a short walk from Chaweng’sheaving excitement. Choose from elegant singles, twins or doubles,some with Jacuzzis. Add in freshwater pools, two fab restaurantsand a bar and you’ve got an idyllic holiday hotel.<strong>STA</strong>Y 3 PAY 2, <strong>STA</strong>Y 5 PAY 3, <strong>STA</strong>Y 7 PAY 4, <strong>STA</strong>Y 10 PAY 6,<strong>STA</strong>Y 12 PAY 7, <strong>STA</strong>Y 14 PAY 8 - 10APR15 - 31JUL15 & 01SEP15-23DEC15, <strong>STA</strong>Y 3 PAY 2, <strong>STA</strong>Y 6 PAY 4, <strong>STA</strong>Y 9 PAY 6, <strong>STA</strong>Y 12 PAY 8 -07JAN15-31MAR15 & 01AUG15 - 31AUG15Free Wi-FiUSMCHNSecluded into a hillside of tall palms, shimmering streams and abeautiful pool overlooking north Chaweng Beach, this beachfronthaven is still only a short shuttle from the action. Work out at thegym, retreat into the oceanfront spa and pick from nine types ofluxury rooms and suites, all with fab views from tropical balconies.<strong>STA</strong>Y 6 PAY 4, <strong>STA</strong>Y 10 PAY 7, <strong>STA</strong>Y 13 PAY 9 - 11JAN15-31JUL15 &01SEP15-19DEC15. <strong>STA</strong>Y 7 PAY 5, <strong>STA</strong>Y 11 PAY 8 - 01AUG15-31AUG15.EARLY BIRD OFFERS APPLYFree Wi-FiUSMNBR63
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