Napasai Resort in Koh Samui, Thailand Unveils Redesign
Koh Samui, Thailand - March 4, 2011 - Napasai by Orient-Express, a secluded hideaway on the north coast of Thailand's Koh Samui, entices visitors this year with exciting new resort enhancements. From a new sky deck overlooking Napasai's private beach - the longest on the island - to the recently refreshed villas and a beach jazz bar scheduled to open in early summer 2011, the enhanced allure of the resort is sure to draw discerning visitors worldwide. www.napasai.com
Showcasing Koh Samui's breathtaking backdrop, Napasai completed the redesign of its remaining 16 villas, the Sea View Hill villas, in December 2010 with a contemporary Asian design by Oriental Living design team. Each villa at Napasai has been envisaged to redefine the beautiful island hideaway using the color palette of the sun's hues to bring in warm and vibrant tones throughout. Bold wall hangings from Jim Thompson, along with furniture details exclusive to Napasai, complete the look while free wi-fi and iPod docking stations round out the luxurious villa experience.
Napasai also proudly introduces its new Sky Deck, where guests can enjoy a memorable evening of magnificent views of the gulf of Thailand. Set atop the Napasai Hill, the concept is simple, with a single table set on the sky deck each evening for private BBQ dinners in complete seclusion, starting at 4,000 Thai Bhat (approximately US $123.00) per person. The sky deck is also used for morning Yoga classes, cocktail receptions and meditation classes. Later this year, Napasai will also unveil a brand new Beach Jazz Bar.
A three night stay at Napasai in a Sea View Villa starts at 9,215 Thai Bhat (approximately US$300.00) per villa per night, including tax, service charge and daily breakfast for two.
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