Words by Craig Sterriker
Struggling to choose a slice of temperate paradise for your honeymoon? Prepare to be spoilt for choice…
Are you and your partner looking to set sail to somewhere sunny and enjoy some post-matrimonial bliss? Well, the SAii Hotels group has multiple locations to satisfy even the pickiest of couples. Spread across the beautiful expanse of Thailand, the SAii group has a veritable wealth of activities, experiences and destinations available for guests to take advantage of.
Proudly bearing the label of being one of the first 5-star beach resorts on the north shore, Santiburi Koh Samui offers its guests a stellar blend of traditional Thai hospitality and peerless comfort. The resort offers 96 rooms and villas, many of which harken back to Thai architecture of old, creating a uniquely authentic experience for visitors. Guesting sweethearts will immediately appreciate the seclusion and maturity of their beautiful seafront stay – all villas are adult only stays, full to the brim with romance and relaxation.
Once you’re unpacked and unwound, a trip to one of the resort’s diverse array of mouth-wateringly good restaurants is the way to go. Kick back and enjoy a fanciful feast with your loved one at the Miss Olive Oyl seafood grill, where the drinks and the good times are sure to flow or enjoy any number of the fantastic delicacies offered by the resort’s 5 eateries. If you wish to wander out and explore your beautiful surroundings, the resort is moments away from the thrilling nightlife of Chaweng Beach, where a myriad of bars, clubs and shopping trips await. If this all sounds too tame, there are number of excursions waiting to be had – marvel at the magnificent Big Buddha, get wet and wild at Angthong National Marine Park or set sail to the world-famous Pig Island, the choice is yours!
Any sweethearts wishing to immerse themselves in a blend of ecological purity and glimmering sunshine should definitely consider SAii Phi Phi Island Village as their go-to honeymoon destination. Set within the limits of an immaculate sandy shoreline, the resort features numerous, top of the line bungalows and villas that merge beautifully into the surrounding tropics. The resort prides itself on encouraging its guests to participate in their ecologically conscious methodology, offering various offshore trips and activities at their on-site Marine Discovery Centre. The resort also features a series of restaurants, bars, a spa and a 5-star PADI dive centre, presenting honeymooners with an experience like no other.
If seclusion isn’t your style, couples with a thirst for adventure will find themselves satiated with a stay at SAii Laguna Phuket, located deep in the heart of Thailand’s most popular resort community. A fully renovated, modernised tropical paradise that plays host to attractive, aquatic themed restaurants, kayaking adventures and paddleboarding trips over the tranquil waves of a nearby lagoon – plus much, much more. All of the resorts fully refurbished suites overlook either the pallid sands of the gorgeous Bangtao Beach or the aforementioned lagoon, each of which containing cutting-edge amenities to make your restful, romantic getaway that much more comfortable.
Still not sounding stress-free enough? Sit back and enjoy a number of treatments at SAii Spa. Promising a guests a journey towards unparalleled self-care and rejuvenation, SAii Spa ensures the sustainability of their treatments, using locally sourced ingredients alongside a location enshrouded in tropical bliss, allowing laid-back lovers the chance to interact with the breathtaking beauty of their surroundings in ways never imagined.
If any of the SAii series of resorts appeal to you or your partner, please visit www.shotelsresorts.com to make your selection and step into a restful getaway like no other.
