Scented Samui
With high walls and tall doors, this grey building set on the quiet Bangrak beach is like a forbidden palace. Newly-opened Karmakamet Hotel (58 Moo 4, Bo Phut, Samui, 077-962-198, www.karmakamethotel.com) rolls out a pan-Asian décor through its 15 rooms that surround a swimming pool and a beachfront restaurant, Charoen. Its current snorkelling packages start at $586 per couple. You get a three-night stay with breakfast and a snorkelling trip to the National Marine Park. And as Karmakamet is also a scent brand, you can expect the resort to smell wonderful.

Sweet Beach
Spend some quality time with your loved one as Outrigger Serenity Terraces Resort (14 Moo 5, Viset Rd., Rawai, Muang, Phuket, 076-371-900, www.outrigger.com) launches its “Honeymoon Celebration” Package. It features a two-night stay in a Serenity Sew View Suite overlooking Chalong Bay with daily breakfast, a spa treatment for two and late check-out till 6pm for $770 per couple valid through Oct 31. The best bit: you don’t really need to be on your honeymoon to enjoy the deal.

Cultured Club
Founded in Miami back in 1996, Nikki Beach Club quickly made a name for itself as a popular party venue among the jet-set and Hollywood’s elite, and has since taken its distinctive brand of hedonism around the world. Now in its 12th instalment, they bring their beach parties to Koh Samui. Nikki Beach Samui (96/3 Moo 2, Lipa Noi, Koh Samui, 077-914-500, www.nikkibeach.com/kohsamui) follows the blueprint of sunset terrace, free-form pool, daybeds, beach bar and international cuisine at The Bakers’ Café located within the same compound. Adjacent to the club is Nikki Beach Resort Koh Samui, made up of 16 luxurious villas that will be completed soon.

Isaan’s the New Black
The Northeastern provinces of Thailand are going to be the next “It” destination for hip holiday makers. Not only have the trend-forecasters said so, evidence is in the growing number of chic, design-conscious resorts popping up in this oft-ignored part of Thailand. The latest is the stylish Suppanniga Home (130 Potisarn Rd., Muang, 089-944-4880, www.supannigahome.com), located in its own extensive gardens 10 minutes from Khon Kaen. There are three styles of villas to choose from: the Thai style Banyan Villa, the Isaan-inspired Lom Laeng Villa or the contemporary-styled two-bedroom Varu Villa with exclusive jacuzzi pools. Suppanniga is currently offering an I-San getaway package, which includes a two-night stay with breakfast and dinner for two, and an airport transfer, starting from $300 for a stay in the Banyan Villa. Through Oct 31.

Cirque-styled Seas
Escape into a world of whimsical magic with Superstar Virgo’s brand new production. The act, Maestro and Muse, is the new entertainment of the seas that will whip you into a delightful frenzy with Russian contortionist Alexey Golobozodko, and aerial gymnast Alyona Dakhnovskaya, just to name a few. Dancers in Vegas-esque synchrony will keep you riveted as the 864-seater Lido cruise takes you to Redang, Langkawi and even Phuket. From $355 per person on a twin sharing basis. Call 6223-0002 or log onto www.starcruises.com to book. Through Sep 2.