Showing posts with label Koh Samui. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Koh Samui. Show all posts

30 September 2016

Take your pick of MICE packages in Southeast Asia

Three travel companies and properties, Chōsen, The Slate and Samujana, have put together productivity programmes for businesses and workgroups that offer a choice of environments to get the best out of a team.

For adventure junkies

Source: Chosen website. A view of Bali.
Source: Chosen website. A view of Bali.

Chōsen offer experiences that are ideal for teams seeking new adventures and challenges:
  •  Jump off of cliffs, go canyoning, surfing, or try a cooking class
  • Check into their estate in Bali or other locations including in New Zealand
  • Olympic athletes, life coaches and nutritional therapists are some of the experts available to teach and guide guests throughout the week
  • Healthy menus created by a private chef
Chōsen experiences are premium adventure and wellness holidays, adventure getaways, and fitness programmes edited into seven-day packages. Derived from the Japanese characters 挑戦, (sho-zen: to challenge), Chōsen combines physical, social, intellectual and emotional elements in each package. 

Chōsen has been available for select participants since 2013 and can now be experienced by curious and open-minded adventure enthusiasts in new destinations across the world. The locations include a luxury Balinese villa and a stunning mountainside location in Queenstown, New Zealand. 
 
“We have carefully researched, curated and finetuned every aspect of the Chōsen experience; from the adventure activities, nutrition and workouts, to yoga, mindfulness and even the selection process of participants.  The programme aims to challenge, change and rejuvenate each individual by pushing their boundaries both physically and mentally,” says Chōsen co-founder, John Stanton. According to Chōsen, all participants strive for excellence personally or professionally, looking to unlock their full potential or realise it once again. 
 
For wellness aficionados

The Slate, Phuket in Thailand offers a venue for meetings and inspiring incentives:

  •  Dishes prepared by The Slate’s in-house nutritionist focus on the benefits of superfoods to increase productivity
  •  Daily team activities like group jogs, yoga and archery

Source: The Slate. In the grounds of the hotel.
Source: The Slate. In the grounds of the hotel.

Relaunched in August 2016, the Bill Bensley-designed hotel has opened its doors for corporate meetings and incentive offerings for the modern, health-conscious business executive.

The Slate has a specially curated wellness-focused meetings and incentives package to ensure the body, mind and soul are at their optimum for collaborative meetings, creative brainstorming, and team building.

Daily menus are created by The Slate’s in-house nutritionist to include meals and snacks that are not only nourishing but encourage energy and productivity. A variety of team-bonding activities such as group yoga classes, cooking classes, and archery lessons can also be included within the experience.

A short drive from Phuket Airport, the property features multiple pools, an array of restaurants and bars, a fitness studio, tennis courts, on-site dive centre, the Coqoon Spa, conference facilities and Thai cooking classes. Core features of the three night MICE wellness package include:

• Three nights accommodation
• Airport transfers
• Three healthful and energising meals daily designed by The Slate’s head nutritionist
• One daily snack that features super foods for the brain: walnuts, green tea, acai, spinach, beets, etc.
• One daily energising cold-pressed juice
• One active team building activity

The three-day itinerary can be tailored to suit the needs of individual
requirements. Rooms start from US $200 per night, inclusive of core itinerary inclusions. A minimum of 10 rooms must be booked.

For culture seekers

Rejuvenate at Samujana’s luxury villa estate in Koh Samui, Thailand:

o Intersperse meetings and workshops with Muay Thai boxing classes, morning beach yoga sessions, a private exploration of Koh Samui's coves and beaches
o Reward the team with a Thai spa treatment, scenic golf experiences, or a day trip to neighbouring islands on a luxury yacht
o Immerse in Thai culture with an Amazing Race-style competition around the island while solving clues for prizes

Source: Samujana. View of a villa.
Source: Samujana. View of a villa.

Surrounded by sea, sky and infinity swimming pools, Koh Samui’s hilltop location, Samujana has launched three new Executive Retreat offerings to meet the goals of any company trip.

Be it a boardroom, banquet, or cocktail party setting, Samujana boasts a mix of 25 luxury villas and outdoor spaces that can host up to 400 guests. The villas can accommodate 40 to 120 guests while the outdoor lawns can accommodate up to 400 guests for a sit-down dinner. All the lawns feature views of the sea and can be configured to fit stages or other unique spaces.

Itineraries can be created that will not only meet business objectives but also foster team bonding and lasting memories. Team-building activities can include racing around Koh Samui in teams, solving a series of clues and instructions that will lead them to a final prize, or a private cooking class. Activities to challenge employees to step out of their comfort zone to achieve new goals include Muay Thai boxing classes, morning yoga and pilates sessions as well as a pop-up circus school.

Incentives can include pampering spa treatments, a golf day, or day trips by luxury speed boat to visit the islands of Ang Tong National Park, an group of 42 islands in the Central Gulf Coast of Southern Thailand.

Samujana amenities include private villa hosts, local and international cuisine from top, private chefs, an all-weather tennis court (floodlit) and access to nearby water sports. VIP transportation can be provided to all of the hot spots on the island, including the famous walking street at Fishermans Village.

Beauty and relaxation programmes can be experienced in the privacy of the villa, while exclusive charters can be made with a choice of various sailing and motorboats to water-ski, picnic on hidden beaches, snorkel, sightsee or just for pure sailing pleasure.

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18 January 2016

Samujana yoga and Thai kickboxing retreats in February and May 2016

View of a Samujana villa interior.
Source: Samujana.

Koh Samui’s boutique private villa estate, Samujana, is introducing week-long retreats for yoga and Thai kickboxing, with the first two retreats to take place in February and May in conjunction with Yogarden, a major yoga sanctuary in Koh Samui and Andi Jones, Samujana’s champion Muay Thai boxer. 

With high level, one-to-one expert coaching daily, guests can enjoy a comprehensive, holistic programme in the comfort of their own villa. The training sessions are complemented with an immersion into other Koh Samui experiences, from island tours and a spa afternoon at the Six Senses to local market visits and luxury yacht charters. Guests are also set energising and nutritional meal plans which consist of fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Optional extras are available to guests who want to enhance their wellness experience, from detox juice cleanses courtesy of Samujana’s exclusive partnership with Amrita Wellness Retreats, to golf sessions at Sanitiburi Country Club and private reiki healing courses.

Specifically designed to host groups, the Samujana Villas have all the facilities to host first class health and wellness regimes, including full-equipped gyms and spacious outdoor areas for private yoga. Guests have a large choice of luxury en-suite bedrooms for which they can stay for the week, or can choose to rent a private villa in its entirety. Villas have between three and eight bedrooms and all feature living and social spaces, infinity pools, private cinemas, and modern, state-of-the-art kitchens. Dedicated villa staff are on hand for the duration of the stay and all meals and dining experiences are included in the package – from Thai popup restaurants to a fresh seafood BBQ.

Interested?

Samujana yoga retreats are hosted in specific villas and guests therefore share the social spaces in the villa including the pool and living areas, kitchen, cinema, gym and gardens. All bedrooms are spacious, air-conditioned and en-suite and are booked either as a couple sharing a bed or as a single (i.e. one person per bedroom). The couple’s room costs S$3,820 per person while a single room is S$4,180 per person*.

The rate includes:

• 7 x nights accommodation at Samujana
• 2 x daily yoga and meditation sessions per person
• 1 x daily Muay Thai session per person
• 1 x group Island Tour South
• 1 x group Island Tour North
• 1 x group half day yacht charter
• 1 x 2 hrs Samui Retreat package at Six Senses Spa, per person
• 1 x group Thai cooking class
• 1 x group trip to Fishermen’s Villa Walking Street on Friday evening
• All breakfasts, lunches and dinners, including Thai street food on arrival night and fish & seafood BBQ on farewell night
• Free-flow drinking water and green tea
• Return airport transfers with welcome drinks in villa
• Early check-in and late checkout available
• Complimentary use of tennis court, tennis rackets and balls

To book email reservations at samujana.com or call +66 (0) 80 886 4226.

*Terms & conditions:

• All details are subject to change without notice
• All rates quoted are subject to 10% service charge and 7% VAT
• Full prepayment is required to confirm the February retreat
• For the May retreat, 30% deposit is required by 15 March to confirm. Balance payment to be made by 20 April 2016
• All retreats are for adults over the age of 18 only

The following are not included in the rate: 
• Flights and travel insurance 
• Additional food and beverage, excursions and experiences
• Tips and gratuities
• Shopping and personal items 

12 March 2015

Samujana unveils top of the line villas, introduces phase two properties

Source: Samujana. View from the living room at Villa 30. The Samujana villa estate offers complete privacy, including private beach access.


Koh Samui’s boutique luxury villa estate, Samujana, now has a second phase of eight new properties available for event bookings, adding to its existing collection of 25 luxury hillside villas.

Samujana offers complete privacy and private beach access. It is on a hilltop, walking distance from the Choeng Mon and Chaweng beaches and a few minutes drive away from Samui International Airport. Its villas, designed by Gary Fell of GFAB Architects, feature expansive living spaces and dining areas, state-of-the-art kitchens, dedicated parking and private infinity edge pools.


March 2015 sees the launch of Villa 28 and Villa 30. Villa 30 is one of the few places on the island with 360 degree uninterrupted sunrise and sunset views of Chaweng and Lamai, Choengmon and Plai Laem, Big Buddha and the neighbouring island of Koh Phangan. Situated at the very top of the estate, Villa 30 features five en-suite bedrooms, a state-of-the-art cinema, private gym and a hand-crafted spiral staircase. The villa also offers an infinity-edge pool, two fully equipped kitchens and contemporary Asian art and accents. From rain showers to Nuovo sound systems, a full service bar and rooftop BBQ deck, Villa 30 is ideal for hosting events.

The six-bedroomed Villa 28 is also perched on the highest tier of the estate with gardens and sea views. This 1,209 sq ft villa is fully equipped with two designer kitchens built specifically for group entertaining, a private air-conditioned luxury cinema, and an infinity lap pool.

The remaining six phase two villas (26, 27, 22, 24, 29 and 21) are set to open over the coming weeks. Kurt Berman, General Manager of Samujana says, “The expansion of our boutique villa retreat combined with the provision of exemplary hospitality in such a beautiful setting creates an environment where owners and guests can discover a new state of mind."

Samujana is ideal for groups wanting to celebrate special occasions. Guests can enjoy private villa hosts, local and international cuisine from top, private chefs, an all-weather tennis court (floodlit) and access to nearby water sports. Samujana has also partnered up with one of the islands’ leading detox spa centres and a wide range of beauty and relaxation treatments can be provided to Samujana guests in the privacy of their villa. Guests can also take advantage of exclusive charters with a choice of various sailing and motorboats.