When fashion, gastronomy and superlative travel coincides, one can expect an experience unlike any other. Hosted at where else than Santiburi, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World on the famed Thai island of Koh Samui with it’s white sandy shores, blue skies and turquoise waters. Get ready to embark on a luxury experience you would remember for years to come.

A one of a kind fashion show by critically acclaimed fashion designer Kai Ukas took VIPs and other guests on an exciting journey filled with fashion forward pieces. Kai Ukas wears many hats and one of them is the title of World Peace Ambassador for her pro-peace involvements and has a loyal following from socialites to celebrities among many other high profile personalities. What is well noted from this famous yet humble lady from the “land of smiles” Thailand is that many of her creations are very wearable, not just runway tokens.

The night begins with pre-show cocktails by the beach followed by fabulous performances from dancers amidst trendy music and state of the art light projections on a platform over Santiburi’s main swimming pool, built especially for the night. Top models opened the show to much applause followed by hotel staff strutting their stuff and moving with the beat. Further testifying the extremely wearable clothes for people of all shapes and sizes. As they say “its ain’t over till the fat lady sings”, guests were then ushered to an after party with free flow beverages and spectacular performances by Thai fire dancers.

Santiburi’s DNA of sustainability and social responsibility, supports local communities by promoting Thai textiles through Kai Ukas’s innovative and funky designs. Giving back to society and providing many employment opportunities and imparting other much needed life skills to the less fortunate. This ideal goes into the food and beverage served at the resort as well where produce and ingredients are sourced from farms and fishermen who strive to reduce over-fishing and over-farming.

Sit at the front row facing the sea and experience the ultimate getaway at ‘Grand Reserve Pool Villa’, the latest villa collection under the concept of ‘luxury resort within a resort’ that provides guests with the highest possible standards of bespoke comfort. Imagine an area of the massive space on which Santiburi sits on, being segregated from the rest providing much exclusivity yet still with easy access to many parts of the property such as the restaurants, spa and beach.

This highly sought after villa category comes with an attached pool where you can do laps or simply enjoy a cool dip in utmost privacy. Guests can even access the pool directly from their bedroom. The generous area is excellently utilized in the well planned layout with gorgeous interiors and modern fittings. “His and hers” duo vanity basins are fully stocked with Thai amenities such as bath salts and handmade soaps. A deep soaking bathtub allows one to further pamper themselves irregardless if they are travelling alone or with a partner. The spacious living area complete with comfortable sofas and flat screen television makes even rainy days something to not fret about. For outdoor addicts, stretch out on the sunbeds by your private pool or beanbag and take in the warmth of the sun.

Be spoilt for choice at the many dining options available from the fine dining Sala Thai to the Beach House facing the sea or at the Pool House feasting while watching your love ones have fun in the waters. Must try at the Pool House is Tom Yum Goong, an aromatic soup that comes with a variety of fresh seafood like prawns and squid, best eaten together with a portion of fragrant white Thai jasmine rice. Wash down the spiciness with soothing Thai coconut juice that is served in the actual fruit and prepared upon ordering.

Indeed the fashion and dining extravaganza concluded brilliantly and word has it that plans for next year’s edition have already started. Till then Savour BlackBookAsia signs off for now from the tranquil island of Koh Samui.

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ADDRESS:
12/12 Moo 1, Maenam Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84330 Thailand
PHONE:
+66 (0) 77 425 031
WEBSITE:
https://santiburisamui.com/