I have stayed at many wonderful hotels around the world, but Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui rates as one of the best. Koh Samui is in fashion at the moment because of White Lotus, but having stayed at the Four Seasons I much prefer Garrya Tongsai Bay. As you enter the secluded grounds, the resort is situated around its own tranquil private beach and you really are cocooned away in a true Thai oasis. The staff are uniformly friendly and warm but I would just like to mention Pu, also known as ‘mummy’ to the staff. Pu works in the restaurant at breakfast, and her enthusiasm for the fresh fruits and juices is beyond compare. She welcomes guests, informing you what is best to eat that day, and her smile and infectious joy is a real tonic to start the day. There are many attractive details I could mention, in particular the idyllic location, although it’s the staff which make this place so very special. This perfect environment can’t happen by accident and the management, who you see walking around in a friendly non-intrusive way, are clearly getting things just right. Will definitely return to this paradise as soon as possible!