Putting the w in wanderlust

W Retreat Koh Samui debuts on 1 November with 75 hilltop villas offering direct access to the beach, private plunge pools, daybeds and outdoor showers. Equally impressive is its service maxim of Whatever/Whenever (as long the request is legal)—staff have thrown private parties atop helipads and arranged for live television broadcasts of sold-out sporting events in guests’ rooms. Opening package, Retreat and Surrender, is priced from THB 16,000 (S$690) per night and includes THB2,500 (S$110) in credits per day for use at the Retreat’s restaurants and spa; breakfast for two; roundtrip airport transfers and upgrade to the next room category. Log on to www.whotels.com/kohsamui or call +66 77 427524. Quote promotion code WOPEN. Valid till March 31 2011.

Excerpt from the November issue of epicure.