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December 11, 2014
TRAVEL | Win a Stay at the Historic Six Senses Samui in Thailand!
SIX SENSES SAMUI
A Special Accommodation Voucher Giveaway Exclusively for OPENERS Readers
SIX SENSES SAMUI, A Venerable Resort on Thailand's Koh Samui
Six Senses Resorts practices "SLOW LIFE," developing environmentally conscious resorts in naturally abundant locations. This time, we introduce a venerable resort on Thailand's Koh Samui.
Text by MURAI Kazuyuki
Supreme Moments Spent in Harmony with Nature
Thailand, a nation of resorts. Among its islands, Koh Samui, with its rich natural beauty, is a recommended resort island for OPENERS' discerning readers. This is due to an island legend, akin to a building code, that prohibits structures taller than palm trees, prioritizing landscape preservation. Unlike Phuket, which has large hotels and high-rise condominiums, Koh Samui allows for supreme moments embraced by nature.
When speaking of representative venerable resort hotels on Koh Samui, "SIX SENSES SAMUI" comes to mind. As a long-established establishment, it boasts a prime location. While new resorts can be impressive with their design and facilities, the best locations are claimed first. This resort sits at the tip of a cape, offering ocean views from every room. With its spectacular main pool built into the cliffside, spa, and panoramic restaurant, it's hard to imagine a resort that allows one to savor such breathtaking scenery more.
Furthermore, the Six Senses group is a pioneer in eco-conscious resorts. During construction, they prioritize materials that can return to the earth. The ingredients served within the resort are largely organic, and to reduce fuel consumption from transportation, anything that can be grown is cultivated in the resort's own gardens. While similar concepts are now common, it was the Six Senses group that popularized this approach.
This is truly a resort that befits the description, "a gathering place for adults who have moved beyond brands." Supported by global celebrities, the Six Senses Resorts offer an accessible entry point to the brand from Japan via Koh Samui. Why not begin your Six Senses journey there?
Win a 3-Night Pool Villa Stay with Breakfast for Two at Six Senses Samui!
*Valid for stays until May 31, 2013. (Some blackout dates apply, including Golden Week.)
Application Deadline: January 7, 2013 (Monday) 10:00 AM
Applications are now closed.
Thank you for your many applications.
*Winners will be notified via email. Winners must reply to the email, keeping the subject line intact and including all necessary information. Please note that failure to reply by the deadline will result in forfeiture.
Six Senses Samui - A SALA Property
9/10 Moo 5, Baan Plai Laem, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320, Thailand
Tel. +66 (0) 77 245 678 Fax. +66 (0) 77 245 671
http://www.sixsenses.com/sixsensessamui/
Inquiries in Japan
SIX SENSES RESORTS & SPA Japan Office
Tel. 03-6228-4177
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