Elite Traveler July-August 2016

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Koh Samui Villa KOH SAMUI, THAILAND

On the undeveloped south-eastern tip of Koh Samui this 10-villa beachfront property is set on nearly 13 acres of landscaped gardens. The aesthetic is clean, with specially commissioned pieces by eco design pioneer Antonio Layug. The best villas are the larger ones, which each come with a separate living room, a four-poster bed and sliding doors made from reclaimed timber from a Thai ocean liner; they open on to a wooden deck and the sand beyond. There’s a pool house with a cocktail bar, a 72-ft long swimming pool and communal dining area in the main house, while the club house provides more casual bites and a games room offers table tennis and board games. Special amenities A full-time staff of 25, including concierge and butler service. Fresh flowers and tropical fruit daily, a running track, snorkeling equipment, kayaks and paddleboards, volleyball and badminton. Everything from Thai cooking lessons to personal trainers can be arranged on request. Size 7,104 sq ft Number of bedrooms 10 Weekly rate From $32,928 Contact chris@welcomebeyond.com, +49 163 737 2509, welcomebeyond.com