Thailand is famed the world over as the “Land of Smiles'', and nowhere will you find wider, brighter and more genuine smiles than on Koh Samui. This tropical paradise island is sheltered within the azure embrace of the Gulf of Thailand, close enough to be a just a short flight from Bangkok – and yet far enough away to feel like you have truly escaped.

Bophut Beach, in its lush north, is one of the island's truly special places – a white sand, sun-dappled cove with stunning views across the bay to Koh Pha Ngan. Here, the nights are special too. As dusk draws its curtain, the stars in the tropical sky shine so brightly that they seem almost close enough to touch. In Thai, there's a name for it: Bandara, a window to the stars. Now, it's a name shared with a unique resort experience… Bandara Resort and Spa.