Cooling off at Koh Samui

With properties from ‘Boston to Barcelona and everywhere in-between’, it was only a matter of time before W Hotels — the Starwood group’s rapidly proliferating lifestyle hotel brand — arrived at Southeast Asia’s holiday hotspot, Koh Samui. Located on Maenam beach on the relatively well-preserved northern coastline of Samui Island, the all-villa W Retreat Koh Samui is also the brand’s first Southeast Asian retreat. Seventy-three villas lie scattered across the secluded beach and the island’s hillside — clear waters and breathtaking views for company. Each villa comes equipped with every modern amenity for your indulgence: private plunge pools, outdoor showers, plasma TVs and daybeds to name just a few. See www.starwoodhotels.com.