| Opulent is a word not often used to describe a | | | | the Aow Thai Cocktail Terrace. You may wish to |
| holiday travel experience, but in the case of the Q | | | | float for a while in the infinity pool, or just recline |
| Signature Samui it fits perfectly. This resort | | | | on a cushioned lounge chair and watch the clouds |
| makes you feel like the riches of the world have | | | | pass by. Guests are encouraged to treat lazing |
| been bestowed upon you. | | | | around as an artful indulgence here. |
| Here on Koh Samui Island, 450 miles south of | | | | When it comes time for dinner, your first choice |
| Bangkok, your villa will have its own private pool | | | | will be the resort's elegant Royal Siam Restaurant, |
| and sun deck, providing a breathtaking view of | | | | overlooking Cheongmon Beach. The menu |
| the Gulf of Thailand. Your king-size bed promises | | | | features American and European culinary |
| a restful sleep, and you will appreciate the | | | | selections, in addition to a full range of traditional |
| convenience of a personal Jacuzzi, living room with | | | | Thai cuisine. Share dishes with companions to |
| DVD/CD player, kitchenette with microwave, and | | | | savor the chef's breadth of spicy, sweet and |
| separate dining section so close at hand. | | | | savory delights. |
| It may be hard to leave such lavish | | | | For lighter fare, the beachside New Restaurant |
| accommodations, even for a moment, but you | | | | Mediterranean Restaurant serves up breakfast, |
| will be enticed to spend a couple of hours at the | | | | lunch and dinner. It also has a popular hangout, the |
| Q Signature Samui Spa. Relax and receive a Thai | | | | Beach Bar, where you can work on your tan |
| massage, as flute music plays in the background | | | | while sipping a tropical drink. |
| and aromatic citrus and eucalyptus fills the air. It | | | | Nightlife in Koh Samui is as rich with pleasures as |
| may feel as if you are floating on the gentle | | | | your imagination will allow. Clubs, cabarets, bars, |
| offshore breezes that pass through the open-air | | | | dance halls and beach parties will ensure that you |
| pavilion. | | | | enjoy every minute of your evening out. Stay |
| Away from the resort, Koh Samui offers plenty | | | | out till the wee hours of the morning if you like. |
| of travel-related distractions, from elephant | | | | Sleep in late the next day. Now, you are beginning |
| trekking through groves of cashew trees and | | | | to slip out of travel mode and into the languorous |
| coconut plantations to speedboat tours. You will | | | | pace of Koh Samui life. |
| find a butterfly garden, a marine park and a | | | | A full week at Q Signature Samui with lodgings |
| monkey show nearby, too. And be sure to stop | | | | for four persons could cost you $4,627 if you |
| by the massive Big Buddha Temple while you are | | | | book through Expedia.com, and it would be worth |
| out; it is one of the most revered religious sites in | | | | every penny. Or you could make reservations |
| the country. | | | | directly with the resort and pay $4,298. But why |
| After you return to the Q Signature Samui, have | | | | pay even that much? |
| a drink and unwind at the Royal Pool Bar or on | | | | |