A hideaway that's hard to beat

Six Senses Hideaway Samui Resort

A hideaway that's hard to beat

Six Senses Hideaway Samui resort (www.SixSenses.com) has come first in the Conde Nast Traveller Readers Travel Awards.

"Six Senses Hideaway Samui not only walked away with the award for the best hotel in Asia and Indian Subcontinent, but scored so highly that it made the No 1 spot in our 'best of the best' Top 100," notes the magazine.

The resort stays on top of the overall popular vote.

Perched on a sloping headland in northern Samui, this stylish resort offers 66 villas, 52 of which have private infinity-edged swimming pools with breathtaking ocean views.

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THAI wins praise from travellers

Thai Airways International ranked in the top 10 of three categories in the latest survey undertaken by SmartTravelAsia.com of the top 10 airlines in the world.

THAI came second in cabin service and third in both the top-10 airline and the top-10 business class categories. It is the fourth consecutive year that the airline has been at the forefront of the top 10 airlines out of the 100 in this survey.

"Smiles" and "warm service" are often mentioned in relation to THAI among visitors who voted for Thailand's national carrier at SmartTravelAsia, a travel website that's based in Hong Kong.

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A night on the town

Eastin Hotel & Spa (www.EastinHotelAndSpa.com) has completed renovation works, with a total makeover of all rooms and facilities.

All 280 guestrooms have been given a modern look that reflects the new Eastin brand and are designed to please both the business and leisure traveller. In-room facilities, business centre and function rooms are now up and running and are fitted with the latest technology plus Wi-Fi connectivity.

Adding to the Bt300-million renovations is a family floor with child services.

The hotel is on New Phetchaburi Road in Makkasan, a short taxi ride away from Platinum Mall, CentralWorld, Siam Paragon and the city's metro and Skytrain systems.

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The world in your tummy

Guests at the Four Seasons Bangkok are all set to enjoy seven mouth-watering days. From Monday to September 28, the luxury hotel will host the ninth World Gourmet Festival, an epicurean charity event that brings together seven master chefs from all over the globe. Joining this year's event are Glen Ballis from Nedal'nij Vostok in Moscow, Michael Ginor from New York and Siggi Hall, a master of Nordic cuisine from Iceland.

For table reservations and information, visit www.FourSeasons.com/bangkok.