Many experiences in Chiang Mai are ideal for the budget traveler – grazing on street food, enjoying relaxing traditional Thai massages, sipping red iced tea, renting a scooter to buzz out to waterfalls and hot springs – but everyone knows that the best things in life are free. And Chiang Mai has experiences by the bucketload that cost absolutely nothing at all.
This Eco-Conscious Beachfront Resort Is The Festive Escape You Didn’t Know You Needed
22.11.2023 - 01:03 / forbes.com
Thailand may not sound like the obvious choice for a festive getaway. But if skipping out on the snow and the endless caroling sounds your idea of holiday bliss, then look no further than this chic beachfront hideaway.
This festive season, there’s good news for all you self-proclaimed Grinches out there. Regardless of whether the holidays come laden with complicated family dynamics, if you happen to be allergic to fir trees or if you, like me, simply hate the cold, help is at hand—and it comes in the form of Thailand’s most exclusive island paradise.
Koh Samui, the largest Thai island in the Gulf of Thailand, is not only among the most developed but also one of the most sought-after destinations in the country. Back in the day, a major part of Thailand’s allure was its budget-friendly beach huts, lethally spicy food, and hedonistic full-moon parties. While that is all still available for those who want it, travelers these days are uncovering a more elegant, boho-chic side to "Land of Smiles". And it turns out Thailand not only does high-end travel, but does it with aplomb.
What makes Koh Samui a cut above the rest is that it is home to more luxury accommodation options than you can shake a turndown service at. Along its golden shorelines you will find every manner of high-end resort, from a Four Seasons to a Ritz-Carlton, an InterContinental, a Kimpton, and a Conrad—to name drop just a few.
Conrad Koh Samui combines an eco-conscious approach to luxury hospitality with superb service, first-class amenities and an air of tranquility that can be hard to come by in other parts of the world.
Idyllically situated on Koh Samui’s southwestern tip, the hotel overlooks the reefs of Aow Thai Beach from its dramatic hillside setting. It is home to 81 tasteful and spacious free-standing villas, all with private balconies, private pools and show-stopping panoramic views.
From many of the villas, the jaw-dropping vistas stretch as far as the group of small nearby islands knows as the Five Islands that are inhabited mostly by indigenous Sea Gypsies (and wild pigs on Pig Island). The hotel also features three restaurants, a bar, a lounge, a state-of-the-art fitness, a private beach and infinity pool, and a blissfully serene spa, with six luxurious treatment rooms.
Sustainability is key to Conrad Koh Samui. In 2019, redevelopment began on a large piece of forested land belonging to the resort, which now operates as the regenerative Iris Farm. By converting food scraps into nutrient-rich soil products, Conrad Koh Samui is able to provide high-quality produce to its restaurants, reduce its dependence on outside suppliers and cut its costs for food and waste management. Iris Farm currently generates 3,000 kg of produce
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