KOH SAMUI

Three Time
Want to experience life in a Southern Thai village? OK this isn’t quite the real deal, but with its 32 rooms and suites nestled amidst tropical gardens Buri Rasa Village Koh Samui (11/2 Moo 2, Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 077-230-222. www.burirasa.com) is probably as close to village life as we really want to get. Book three nights or more and get a 10 percent discount and a complimentary massage for two. The deal covers all room types and prices start from B5,040 for a deluxe room, Through Jul 15.

Off the Shelf
One of the joys of a beach break is the simple pleasures of a good book. That’s the concept behind The Library (14/1 Moo 2, Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 077-422-767/8. www.thelibrary.name), a member of Design Hotels, who provide a fully stocked library to keep you occupied during your stay. Through Jul 25, one-night stay in a studio starts from B8,600 per night for two people, and includes one signature cocktail at The Beach Bar, one lunch set at The Page Restaurant and breakfast. You also get one free night for every two nights booked. For Thais and Thai residents only.

KOH CHANG

Perpetual Summer
Despite the seemingly daily downpours, there is a solution to escape the clouds—head to Koh Chang; it’s still summer there! That’s if you believe Nirvana Koh Chang (12/4-5 Moo 1, Bangbao, Koh Chang Tai, Trat, 039-558-061/-4. www.nirvanakohchang.com). Book one night at any of its 11 villas, and get the second night with breakfast for free. Rates start from B2,800 net for a beachfront studio bungalow. Through Jun 30.

KRABI

Marital Bliss
Calling all you newlyweds, Nakamanda Resort & Spa (126 Moo 3, Klong Muang beach, Tambon Naongtalay, Ampur Muang, Krabi, 075-628-200. www.nakamanda.com) has a B26,500 two-night package that gets you your own Sala Villa, a romantic candlelit dinner at the Kitchen restaurant, a herbal bath, bottle of sparkling wine, 2-hour honeymoon spa package at Naga Spa, daily afternoon tea and roundtrip transfers. After all, don’t you deserve to be pampered before the reality of married life kicks in? Through Oct 31.

HUA HIN

Weekday Vacation
In case you haven’t had enough of Hua Hin already, Rest Detail (19/119 Hua Hin Soi 19, 032-547-733. www.restdetailhotel.com) has a special deal for those who can get away from the city during weekdays. (It must be nice.) Book two nights between Sund and Thu nights and get daily breakfast, one-hour treatment of your choice at the Restfully Yours spa and a voucher for one free night to use until Oct 31. For all room types, rates start from B7,999. Through Jul 31.

AIRLINES

Money Bags
After last month’s announcements by major carriers American Airlines and Air Asia, Tiger Airways (02-351-8333, www.tigerairways.com) are the latest to start charging for checked luggage. While they have cleverly called it a “Luggage upsize policy,” the reality is you now pay B125 for a bag weighing 15kg or less, with an additional B300 for every kilo on top of that. At that rate, it would cost you around B55,000 to transport an average sized adult male tiger.