Elements boutique resort & spa blog

One of the most important visions we had when we started Elements was to try comply to anyone’s wishes – and surpass expecations when possible. That’s also one of the reasons why Stephen and myself personally attempt to answer each and every inquiry. …Read More

Well its another swelteringly hot koh samui day!

My bald head is a little reddened and, in an effort to get away from the sun(as much as i love it) and into my office which has the guilt laden luxury of air-conditioning ,i guess its time to post another blog. …Read More

Little is known about Samui’s early years. What is known is that its first setllers were Malay fishermen and immigrants from Southern China. …Read More

Hello again,

Thank you for the kind comments made to me after my little rant on the bad reporting about Samuis recent happenings. Alls back to normal though a few more visitors would be nice.

It does however make it the perfect time to come here and enjoy the island …Read More

The Songkran festival (Thai : สงกรานต์, from Sankrit saṃkrānti, “astrological passage”) is celebrated in Thailand as the traditional New Year’s Day from 13 to 15 April. It coincides with the New Year of many calendars of South and South-east Asia.

The date of the festival was originally set by astrological calculation, but it is now fixed. …Read More

I thought i would write a quick update for everyone to let them know whats happening with regards to the storms in Samui and of course the airport and the damage done to the island. …Read More

Personaly, I prefer Na Muang Waterfall II. Its higher up. Its about 80 meter high. You will need to be in a fairly good condition to make it all the way up, but, if you can, it is absolutely worth it. The view is stunning. …Read More

As many of you know by now Koh Samui has just been through the worst storm in the region in thirty years. The mainland areas off the cost of Samui were very severly hit and to say the main land areas are disaster areas to me is an understatement. I wont dwell on this in this blog but my heart goes out to the people on the main land  who are really going through some difficulties. …Read More

People often ask us : “what can we do when we are spending 10 days in Samui?”

Depending on who is asking the question, I usually answer this question differently. Young couples coming on a honeymoon want to see and do different things than families with children or retirees. …Read More

By Plane ; For sure the fastest way. There are daily (over 15) flights from Bangkok to Samui via Bangkok airways and (a few) via Thai Airways. If you book well in advance, they aren’t too expensive. …Read More