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Monica Tindall When we’re looking to add a bit of fun and sense of playful lux to any experience, the W can always be counted on. In this instance, we’re seeking diversion before our evening flight departure from the island and the W Koh Samui, one of the best day […]
Monica Tindall Beachfront properties are premium real estate around the world. Match them with lush tropical landscaping on a cliff that captures some of the most magnificent sunsets you can imagine and a stretch of sand that is bordered by the blue waters of the G…
Japanese Restaurant in Koh Samui Monica Tindall Amber is the InterContinental Samui Baan Talin Ngam Resort’s all-day-dining restaurant. It’s here we enjoy daily breakfast and various themed buffet nights during our stay in the property over the Christmas hol…
Monica Tindall White sandy beaches, aquamarine waters and rugged tropical palms; they’re the things that set the scene for many a holiday dream. Punctuated with stylish accommodation and gracious service, The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui turns my fantasies of isl…
Monica Tindall There’s nothing like Thai food to get my tummy rumbling. Mango sticky rice, tom yum, green curry, young papaya salad, pad Thai; aren’t they all just scrumptious? The best I’ve done, however, to replicate them at home is to buy a pre-packed curry past…
Monica Tindall If there’s a Spa Village to be visited, you better count on it that I’ll do my best to wiggle myself into a session. I’ve travelled the world writing about spas, yet there is no single brand I’ve yet come across that can outdo YTL’s Spa Village in […]
Monica Tindall Tides, cevicheria and cocktail bar, at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui is the place to come for a light snack and a refreshing cocktail. The round bar and kitchen overlooks the pool and further out to the sea. As it’s covered it’s in full use no matter what …
Monica Tindall Not one for crowds, Pak Tai at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui provides for us a very pleasant dining experience with Southern Thai Cuisine served in private dining booths. A lantern-lit pathway leads us to the cosy alcove of Pak Tai where we slide into c…
Monica Tindall Nothing speaks island holiday more than a cocktail and casual fare by the pool. Sea Salt at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui fulfils our vacation cravings with refreshing beverages, international comfort food and service directly to our sun chairs or …
Monica Tindall Channeling the spirited vibe of Thai street markets, Baan Talat is a buzzing hub of smells, sounds and tastes. Open for dinner on Saturday nights, the event promises to recreate local street food favourites in a vibrant and stylish setting. Locate…
Monica Tindall I’d be hard-pressed to imagine a nicer location to partake in the age-old tradition of afternoon tea than that of the lobby of the InterContinental Samui Baan Talin Ngam Resort. Facing west with 270-degree views along the coastline and out to the Gu…