Thailand: Five Nights in Ko Samui For Two With Dinner, Spa Treatment, and Island Tour or Snorkeling Trip for £499 at Elements Boutique Resort (Up to 55% Off)

With long white slips of sand reaching into the clear depths of azure waters, the sea views enjoyed by the Elements Boutique Resort hold the essence of Ko Samui in their delicate grasp. Learning to dive amid this 80-strong archipelago can induce a lifelong passion for maritime adventure, while the lush profusion of Thailand’s tropical hillsides provides rich quarry for the wildlife enthusiast. Parties flicker and throb long into the night at Chaweng beach, while the seafood comes fresh from the ocean to adorn the subtle aromatics of southern Thai cuisine.

Escape to Thailand with today's Groupon from Elements Boutique Resort:

• £499 for five nights for two (Up to 55% off)
Staying in a Deluxe Sea View Apartment, with breakfast, fresh fruit and water, plus one three course meal, one spa treatment each, and a half-day tour of the island or snorkelling trip

The Resort
A small cluster of villas and apartments set back from the shore, Elements Boutique Resort has been designed with specifications of sustainable luxury and eco-tourism in mind. A cool 27m pool uses a chlorine-free freshwater filter system, and the restaurant uses local produce where possible, with fishermen bringing their daily catch directly to the chefs. The serenity spa offers treatments that range from intense massages to steam baths and bodywraps, while a 160sqm fitness centre meets most cardio cravings. The Deluxe Sea View Apartments have a balcony overlooking the bay towards Samui's Five Islands, catching the sunsets as they flush red over hand finished bamboo floors. Each apartment has a flat screen TV, full broadband internet access, daily fresh fruit plus bottled water, and fully-stocked minibar, as well as a bathroom finished in cool slate and marble.



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After an à la carte breakfast each morning, guests can head to the pool for a freshwater dip and stretch out beneath the tropical sun. Having eased any post-flight tension with a treatment at the spa, head out for a half day island tour or a snorkelling exploration, watching in elemental silence the cinematic play of fish through the clear waters. For an independent adventure on the island, pedal or paddle around it on one of the resort's mountain bikes or kayaks, which are free to use, before returning to enjoy a full three course candlelit meal in the warm dusk. Pound out a few kilometres on the treadmill or attend a couple of yoga classes before sweating it out properly in the steam room, or just lie poolside and sip an ice-cold glass of coconut water. 

Local Amenities
Those who can bear to leave the peaceful embrace of the resort can find a bustling array of local shops, restaurants, and bars to the north in Lipa Noi. The British Embassy can be found at 14 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok.

Weather and Climate
Jan-Jul;29-32°C
Aug-Dec;32-29°C
Tropical monsoon climate, with the hot and dry season falling between February and late June.



Transport
Flights: Flights to Bangkok depart from London, and from there on connecting flights to Ko Samui can be found, with a number of airlines operating locally.
Airport: Minibuses and private taxis to the hotel can be booked at the transport counter in the Arrivals area.
Car hire: A number of operators are available at the airport.

Groupon Top Tip
Head to the north of the island to see the enormous golden Buddha perched atop a flight of dragon-flanked steps