Koh Samui

The Spa Life

The ultimate spa experience on the island is at Tamarind Springs (205/7 Thong Takian, Lamai Beach. 077/424221. www.tamarindretreat.com). Many different treatments are available, from Thai massage or hot oil massage to herbal relaxation to the "Over the Top" massage package, which lasts 2½ hours. The spa employs the latest treatment trends, including the use of Tibetan singing bowls, and it now has added additional spas, dipping pools, and a tearoom, built harmoniously into Tamarind's boulder-strewn hillside.