www.audleytravel.com/thailand ?01993 838 115 ?Thailand67NAPASAI, KOHSAMUINapasai is a beautiful Orient Express propertythat sits in a secluded bay on the quieter northerncoast of the island. The 55 villas and suitescombine Balinese design with traditional Thaifurnishings as well as luxurious amenities. Some ofthe villas are located on the beachfront, affordingviews of the sea and nearby Koh Pha Ngan andKoh Tao, and all have their own private balconiesfor watching the sunset. There is a large infinitypool overlooking the hotel's secluded cove.Napasai has two restaurants and a beautiful spa.For families or larger parties, there are two andthree bedroom residences that offer the privacyand amenities of a home with the facilities of theneighbouring resort. All have large private poolsand direct access to the ocean.ANANTARABOPHUTRESORT,KOHSAMUISet near the quieter northern beach resort of Bo Phut, the Anantara Bo Phut has 106 roomsdecorated with a contemporary Thai design,overlooking landscaped gardens. Each room has a signature terrazzo bathtub big enough for two,as well as a private balcony or terrace. The resorthas a wealth of leisure facilities, with a 30-metreinfinity swimming pool and a beautiful spa. Forthose that need a little more stimulation, thereare numerous activities including a children's club,tennis courts, windsurfing, beach yoga andsnorkelling and diving excursions. There is a goodchoice of dining options within the resort andthere are options for eating out locally at thenearby Fisherman's Village.Koh SamuiWith its range of beaches lapped by the warmblue waters of the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samuiwas one of the first islands to be discovered byWestern visitors. It is now one of the mostaccessible islands, with direct flights from Bangkok,Chiang Mai, Hong Kong and Singapore. Samuilends itself to exploration and you will find hidden coves and traditional Thai fishing villages as well as a full range of hotels and resorts to suit all budgets.Napasai, Koh SamuiInfinity pool, Anantara, Koh SamuiLamai beach, Koh SamuiBo Phut beach, Koh SamuiBeach vendor, Koh SamuiBig Buddha, Koh SamuiSunset, Koh SamuiCoconut palm grove, Koh Samui

Koh SametThe small, palm-fringed island of Koh Sametlies in the Gulf of Thailand and has sandybeaches to match any in the country. It can bereached, by car and speedboat, in two and ahalf hours from Bangkok and so has become apopular getaway for Thai and foreign travellersalike. Though some of its northerly beacheshave become overdeveloped, most of theisland is a national park and the south hasforested hills that shelter small, beautifulbeaches shared by just one or two smallhotels. These are quiet and restful havens and,best of all, Koh Samet escapes the worst ofthe monsoon and can be visited year-round.PARADEERESORT, KOHSAMETThe Paradee, meaning 'Sixth Heaven', occupiesthe quiet southern tip of Samet and has theunique advantage of both east and west facingcoastlines, for superb sunrise and sunset views.The 40 palm-thatched, white-washed villas,most with private pool, have an earthen,Mediterranean feel and are equipped with theusual modern amenities. The villas arespacious, with views of the lush tropicalgardens or white sandy beach, and are stylishlyfurnished in natural materials including teak,rattan and rich Thai silk. Alongside a restaurantand sunset bar, there is a peaceful spa offeringa tempting range of relaxing treatments and astunning infinity pool. For those who need alittle activity, non-motorised watersports anddiving are available.AOPRAO, KOHSAMETThe Ao Prao is a cosy, three-star resort withtraditional charm, located on the west coast ofKoh Samet. It benefits from a quiet setting in a picturesque sandy cove which is shared withtwo other resorts. A variety of non-motorisedwatersports are on offer, along with an open-air massage sala and a small pool, or you may just prefer to relax on the beach inbetween taking dips in the warm turquoisewaters. This is our favourite good value beach option in Thailand.68Tailoring your tripThe itineraries shown are designed to give you aflavour of what is possible, and are routes thatwork particularly well. We can use these as abasis to plan your trip or can design a completelydifferent itinerary to suit your tastes and interests.Please call one of our Thailand specialists to startplanning your itinerary.Telephone: 01993 838 115Getting aroundThailand is a large country and most itinerarieswill include domestic flights, especially if you arecombining the northern part of the country withsome of the southern beaches. It is also possibleto take the overnight train between Bangkok andChiang Mai although this may not be the bestnight's sleep you ever have. For a real insight intothe culture of this wonderful country it isrecommended that you take a road journey(normally with private driver and guide). Thisworks particularly well for exploration of thenorth of the country or the Isaan region. When to go??The best time to travel.?A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of.~Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year.?Travel is not recommended.Although the climate varies throughout thecountry it is possible to visit all year round. Theoptimum time to travel is during the cooler anddrier season between November and late March.The north experiences the greatest range oftemperatures: at night it can drop to zero in themountains while from March to May it canbecome hotter than the central plains. In thesouth the climate differs between the east andwest coastlines. The west coast (Krabi, Phuketand Khao Lak) can receive heavy rainfall betwenMay and October. November through to April isa better time to visit this region when days will behot and dry. The east coast is sheltered from theworst of the monsoon rains and can be enjoyedduring our summer months as well as the latterpart of the dry season (November to March).Time difference:GMT+7 hoursFlight time from UK:11.5 hoursPricesWe offer trips to cater for a wide range ofbudgets. You can find up-to-date guideline pricesfor your trip to Thailand on our website,alternatively please call our specialists to discussyour plans.JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec?????????????????Ao Prao, Koh SametBeachfront pool villa, Paradee Resort, Koh SametPool villa interior, Paradee Resort, Koh SametWhite sand beach, Koh Samet