{"id":7464,"date":"2025-07-03T14:00:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T06:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/?p=7464"},"modified":"2026-02-27T10:58:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T02:58:56","slug":"luxury-weekends-in-phuket-and-koh-samui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/luxury-weekends-in-phuket-and-koh-samui\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxury Travel: Book a Thailand Getaway to Phuket or Koh Samui"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Picture this: you\u2019re hidden away in a breathtaking haven away from the rest of the world, sitting atop a plush cushion beside a monumental door opening onto a lush garden. A flute of champagne in hand and a gastronomic spread before you, you hear only birds and your four-year-old singing a soft rhythm. Your partner is floating in the pool in this hushed oasis, under the outlined shade of a large palm leaf fluttering with the breeze. Sounds like the perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/island-adventures-and-family-fun-in-phuket-and-koh-samui\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>luxury weekend<\/strong><\/a>, doesn&#8217;t it?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Settle In<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Welcome to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/how-to-be-culturally-correct-in-thailand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Thailand\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> quintessential experience of relaxation and rest. At our luxury villas, you can cocoon yourself within sumptuous lines of coconut wood and <em>padauk<\/em>. The furniture is simple and sleek amidst the high ceilings and glass walls. The master bath contains a stone bathtub, the perfect complement to your luxe room. You\u2019re surrounded by space, space everywhere, and there\u2019s nothing to distract you from this heaven. You came to relax and enjoy a long weekend break, but also for discovery and local culture. Nestled in an idyllic retreat between ivory sands and jungled gardens, this villa feels like the home you\u2019ve imagined in musings of grandeur. Yet, there\u2019s a calm, tranquil atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also see: <span style=\"color: #666699;\"><a style=\"color: #666699;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/what-makes-thailand-the-wellness-capital-of-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wellness holidays in Thailand<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-15099 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Malee-Sai-Absolute-beachfront-villa-edit-1.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Malee-Sai-Absolute-beachfront-villa-edit-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Malee-Sai-Absolute-beachfront-villa-edit-1-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Malee-Sai-Absolute-beachfront-villa-edit-1-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Malee-Sai-Absolute-beachfront-villa-edit-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Malee-Sai-Absolute-beachfront-villa-edit-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Malee-Sai-Absolute-beachfront-villa-edit-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Malee-Sai-Absolute-beachfront-villa-edit-1-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Malee-Sai-Absolute-beachfront-villa-edit-1-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Malee-Sai-Absolute-beachfront-villa-edit-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Malee-Sai-Absolute-beachfront-villa-edit-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Malee-Sai-Absolute-beachfront-villa-edit-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Malee-Sai-Absolute-beachfront-villa-edit-1-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Malee-Sai-Absolute-beachfront-villa-edit-1.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/phuket-rental-villas\/thailand-villas\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Phuket<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Phuket and its magnificent white-sand beaches were discovered by travellers in the hippie-trail halcyon days. Since then, the Thai island has emerged as a preferred holiday haven for the delights of yacht cruising, diving, surfing and eco adventures. Add to that, the pleasures of world-class spas, beach clubs, fine dining and romantic sunsets. Come, stay at our Phuket luxury villas and invite friends and family to enjoy all this and more. Including exquisite hospitality from a team of personal staff in the stylish comfort of a luxury <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/phuket-rental-villas\/thailand-villas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Phuket<\/a><\/strong> holiday villa.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What to Do in Phuket<\/span><\/h3>\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Ethical Elephant Tours<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Gone are the days of the elephants treated like slaves, having to carry hordes of tourists on their backs and paint pictures for entertainment. Unfortunately, the last sentence is not 100% true YET, but the change is happening, and the first ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket is pioneering the change.<\/p>\n<p>Located in the lush tropical jungles of Phuket\u2019s east coast, bordering the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park, the 30-acre Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, offers the most idyllic retirement for sick, injured and old elephants, all who have had exhausting lives, either in the logging trade or working in the many elephant trekking companies around Thailand. We&nbsp;highly recommend this experience.<\/p>\n<p><em>Read more: <span style=\"color: #666699;\"><a style=\"color: #666699;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/in-phuket-and-koh-samui-where-elephants-can-just-be-themselves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ethical Elephant Tourism in Thailand<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-15356 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Elephant-phuket-edit-1-1.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Elephant-phuket-edit-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Elephant-phuket-edit-1-1-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Elephant-phuket-edit-1-1-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Elephant-phuket-edit-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Elephant-phuket-edit-1-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Elephant-phuket-edit-1-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Elephant-phuket-edit-1-1-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Elephant-phuket-edit-1-1-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Elephant-phuket-edit-1-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Elephant-phuket-edit-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Elephant-phuket-edit-1-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Elephant-phuket-edit-1-1-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Elephant-phuket-edit-1-1.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Sun and Games&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The sand stretches for miles and miles in Phuket. Thus, you could spend weeks just frolicking on the beach.<\/p>\n<p>First, head out to Kata Beach, which is popular with families and couples alike. It also has a great selection of dining options, from budget street food to fine dining restaurants. After, check out Surf House on the beachfront with its neverending man-made wave for nonstop flow boarding. For some snorkelling and boogie boarding, go to Nai Thon, where you can also go on bike tours and ride through large rice fields. Then, hop on a traditional Thai Longtail boat and have lunch on a secluded palm-fringed beach. Stand Up Paddle Boarding has boomed in recent years; book on a tour to the east coast and paddle through mangroves and a host of natural wildlife.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15092\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15092\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-15092 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@surfhousephuket-edit.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@surfhousephuket-edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@surfhousephuket-edit-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@surfhousephuket-edit-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@surfhousephuket-edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@surfhousephuket-edit-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@surfhousephuket-edit-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@surfhousephuket-edit-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@surfhousephuket-edit-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@surfhousephuket-edit-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@surfhousephuket-edit-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@surfhousephuket-edit-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@surfhousephuket-edit-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@surfhousephuket-edit.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15092\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B3Ea_6blEWe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@surfhousephuket<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>If a relaxing game of golf is more your thing, there are 7 golf courses on the island to discover. After, unwind with a massage and spa scrub. Have your private chef cook up an exquisite meal and sleep blissfully.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Where to Stay in Phuket<\/span><\/h3>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-borimas-villa\/surin-phuket-thailand.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Villa Borimas&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-borimas-villa\/surin-phuket-thailand.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Villa Borimas<\/a> sits high above the gorgeous<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/destinations\/surin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Surin Beach<\/a><\/strong> in Phuket, with inspirational views of the Andaman Sea. This four-bedroom boutique villa offers a peaceful setting yet is just minutes away from the shops and restaurants of Surin. You will be enchanted by its contemporary open-plan living spaces, chic interiors, gorgeous tropical gardens and modern facilities. The large terrace frames a 10-metre infinity pool, and a moon deck designed for viewing and entertainment offers everything a family or group of friends might look for in a tropical holiday home. Dedicated staff including a manager and chef attend to your every need.<\/p>\n<p><em>Villa website: Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-borimas-villa\/surin-phuket-thailand.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wc-gallery\"><div id='gallery-1' data-gutter-width='5' data-columns='3' class='gallery wc-gallery-captions-onhover gallery-link-post gallery-grid galleryid-7464 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full wc-gallery-bottomspace-default wc-gallery-gutter-5 wc-gallery-clear'><div class='gallery-item-wrapper gallery-item-position-1 gallery-item-attachment-15081 gallery-item-column-1'><div class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-item-inner'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/luxury-weekends-in-phuket-and-koh-samui\/villa-borimas-idyllic-escape-edit\/' title='Villa Borimas - Idyllic escape-edit' target='_self'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Borimas-Idyllic-escape-edit.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Borimas-Idyllic-escape-edit.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Borimas-Idyllic-escape-edit-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Borimas-Idyllic-escape-edit-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Borimas-Idyllic-escape-edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Borimas-Idyllic-escape-edit-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Borimas-Idyllic-escape-edit-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Borimas-Idyllic-escape-edit-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Borimas-Idyllic-escape-edit-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Borimas-Idyllic-escape-edit-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Borimas-Idyllic-escape-edit-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Borimas-Idyllic-escape-edit-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Borimas-Idyllic-escape-edit-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Villa-Borimas-Idyllic-escape-edit.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='gallery-item-wrapper gallery-item-position-2 gallery-item-attachment-15080 gallery-item-column-2'><div class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-item-inner'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/luxury-weekends-in-phuket-and-koh-samui\/villa-borimas-home-away-from-home-edit\/' title='Villa Borimas - 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This three-bedroom villa is newly renovated, with tons of space to relax, including a private pool and a stylish, open living area that\u2019s perfect for unwinding. From the amazing views of Surin and Bangtao beaches to dining on the poolside pavilion under the stars, everything here is designed for ultimate relaxation. 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https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/119.png 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='gallery-item-wrapper gallery-item-position-6 gallery-item-attachment-22796 gallery-item-column-3 gallery-item-last-column'><div class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-item-inner'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/luxury-weekends-in-phuket-and-koh-samui\/attachment\/120\/' title='Surin Seaview Villa' target='_self'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/120.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/120.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/120-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/120-250x141.png 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/120-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/120-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/120-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/120-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/120-533x300.png 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/120-550x309.png 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/120-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/120-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/120-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/120-889x500.png 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/120.png 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How to Reach Phuket<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A number of airlines such as Singapore Airlines, Jetstar, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Bangkok Airlines and others fly to Phuket. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/all-about-flights-to-phuket\/\">Travel to Phuket<\/a><\/strong> for a luxury weekend from Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Xi&#8217;an and other cities.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Koh Samui&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Experience Koh Samui with Elite Havens\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sn_Ufp04B3M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Koh Samui is a lovely island surrounded by crystal clear waters. It\u2019s about 230 square kilometres, and much of that is forest-covered hillside. But there are many splendid sights you shouldn\u2019t miss.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What to Do in Samui<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Start your luxury weekend with a relaxing breakfast and leisurely morning swim. Then, <a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/brilliant-things-to-do-koh-samui\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>venture out<\/strong><\/a> to the petting zoo at Paradise Park Farm Samui in Lipa Noi, where you\u2019ll also encounter exotic birds. When you&#8217;re done, you can visit Dusit Deva Cultural Centre, a garden filled with creatures from Buddhist and Hindu myths. There is gorgeous and calming scenery everywhere you look. You can also play golf at Santiburi Samui Country Club\u2019s 18-hole golf course. The more adventurous should go zip lining atop Khao Pom mountain. End the day with a private charter to nearby islands.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15103\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15103\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-15103 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@DUSITDHEVASAMUI-edit-1.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@DUSITDHEVASAMUI-edit-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@DUSITDHEVASAMUI-edit-1-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@DUSITDHEVASAMUI-edit-1-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@DUSITDHEVASAMUI-edit-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@DUSITDHEVASAMUI-edit-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@DUSITDHEVASAMUI-edit-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@DUSITDHEVASAMUI-edit-1-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@DUSITDHEVASAMUI-edit-1-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@DUSITDHEVASAMUI-edit-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@DUSITDHEVASAMUI-edit-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@DUSITDHEVASAMUI-edit-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@DUSITDHEVASAMUI-edit-1-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/@DUSITDHEVASAMUI-edit-1.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15103\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dusit.dheva\/photos\/a.1445421872428462\/2428781987425774\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Dusitdhevasamui<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Where to Stay in Koh Samui<\/span><\/h3>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-waimarie-villa\/lipa-noi-koh-samui-thailand.aspx\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Villa Waimarie<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n<p>Right next to the powdery white sand of Samui island\u2019s serene Lipa Noi beach, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-waimarie-villa\/lipa-noi-koh-samui-thailand.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Waimarie<\/a> is the ultimate absolute beach getaway, with dreamy views across the island-dotted sea to the sunset. The six spacious bedrooms, surrounded by brilliant tropical gardens, can sleep up to 14 people in comfort, making this the ideal family retreat, friends reunion venue or corporate getaway. 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Breathtaking views of emerald seas and mesmerising golden sunsets define this luxurious, staffed villa which will appeal to large groups of families, as well as wedding and event planners seeking the extraordinary. Contemporary design complemented by Southeast Asian art and antiques, the look is an elegant beach house with wide terraces and white louvred doors which open up to sea views and cool breeze.<\/p>\n<p>The vast living space has beamed ceilings and top-notch entertainment systems. Relax leisurely by the pool, take a stroll along the five-kilometre-long beach or seek tropical island adventures. You write the story for your luxury weekend.<\/p>\n<p><em>Villa website: Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/element-of-8-at-cape-laem-sor-estate-villa\/taling-ngam-koh-samui-thailand.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How to Reach Koh Samui<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Getting to<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/koh-samui-rental-villas\/thailand-villas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Koh Samui<\/a> <\/strong>is easy, with direct daily flights from Singapore. Bangkok Airways, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Cathay Pacific offer flights. 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