“The doors will be opened to those who are bold enough to knock”
Let me take you on an enchanting journey that’s sure to quench your wanderlust thirst. Prepare yourself for the onslaught of palm tree photos folks.
Welcoming you to a special kind of paradise secretly wrapped up in beautiful BAN SAIREE of Koh Samui, Thailand.
I have been fortunate enough to have acquainted myself with a number of hotels globally from barely standing rough and ready tree houses to dream like luxury desert resorts, but BAN SAIREE is my very first experience of a private beach front villa. And let it be known that private villas deserve full ownership of the term home away from home.
From the moment you step foot on the lush green grass of this 3 acre property you are greeted with a wealth of warm and friendly smiles – the default for Thai people, so much so that tourists often affectionately dub Thailand The Land of Smiles. How delightful!
The Thai chef and villa staff are caring and attentive with a relaxed informal approach allowing you to feel instantly at home.
My favourite room is this self contained honeymooner’s suite on stilts. It’s no secret, I’m a sucker for anything that resembles a treehouse. (A hang up from my Peter Pan love affair as a little girl).
All the villas are constructed of a rich paneled teak, designed to blend in with the natural surroundings and authentically capture a traditional Thai dwelling with a side of luxury.
Oh the food! Where do I even begin?
Everything the chef plated up tickled my taste buds and the explosive fresh flavours had me begging for more!
What I’m wearing…
Dress | FREE PEOPLE
Play suit | FAITHFUL THE BRAND
Time slows at this beautiful oasis. The sweeping ocean views perfectly framed by willowing palms demand absolute relaxation from you. You can’t even fight it. Before you know it, you’ve floated your way to an ocean front hammock, with a book in your hand and a zen state of mind.
BAN SAIREE offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. It is a sanctuary for the peace seekers, a retreat for the dreamers and I can’t wait to be back in its warm embrace one day soon!
I hope you enjoyed my photo diary. A picture really does speak a thousand words.
Love Peanut xo
By Gemma Pranita
For more information on BAN SAIREE head to their website by clicking HERE
Bianca says
16 June 2015 at 7:18 pmGem! If the photos from your visit are this beautiful, I can only imagine how beautiful the ones will be from your wedding!
Simply gorgeous you stunning lady xx
Ps. That tree house ❤
gemmapranita says
16 June 2015 at 7:23 pmThanks B!
And yes that tree house is everything. I wish I could uproot it, move it to Sydney and spend my days writing in it.
Sigh.
x
Amara says
16 June 2015 at 8:19 pmOh wow! That hotel tree house room is amazing! I cant believe something as beautiful as that exists! I hope you had a relaxing time 🙂
gemmapranita says
17 June 2015 at 7:48 amIsn’t it divine! I did indeed have a relaxing time. Feeling very refreshed and ready to get back into the life grind for a bit.
Thanks for your comment Amara xo
Kristen C. says
16 June 2015 at 8:27 pmAbsolutely gorgeous! My husband and I are still trying to pick our vacation destination for the year with the plan to go in December as an escape from the harsh Midwest US winter. I have recommended Australia, Thailand, and Greece… He’s not going for it lol. The line I keep getting is “this hemisphere please.” So, I’m convinced I was born in the wrong country lol.
Your wedding is going to be breathtaking in Thailand.
gemmapranita says
17 June 2015 at 7:50 amThawing out your bones in a tropical location is essential for surviving a cold winter. It has been pretty cold in Sydney that the second I arrived in Thailand I felt my muscles instantly relax.
I’ve never been to Greece but I can certainly recommend Australia and Thailand.
If he’s not going for it, then I wonder, where does he have in mind?
Gem x
Kristen C. says
17 June 2015 at 8:46 amWe are discussing the possibility of either Jamaica or Costa Rica. But my husband changes his mind every time the wind changes direction…which can be pretty annoying, but I dish it right back to him. 🙂
gemmapranita says
18 June 2015 at 10:44 amEither would be amazing. Jamaica is on my list. Costa Rica is a dream. I did a tour of the national parks. I have ever seen such natural beauty x
Melanie Johns says
16 June 2015 at 8:42 pmThanks to you Thailand has been added to my bucket list. As always, another wonderful post with beautiful photos.
gemmapranita says
17 June 2015 at 7:51 amThank you Melanie! And yes definitely add Thailand to your list. There is so much to explore. Not only are there beautiful beaches of the south, but there are jungles and waterfalls of the north galore! x
Rachel says
16 June 2015 at 9:42 pmYou look so pretty in every photo! I especially like the picture of you at the beach. Ban Sairee looks like such a magical place; it looks like a great place to go to get away from the world. Every scenery shot is stunning. I must go to Thailand one day!
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gemmapranita says
17 June 2015 at 7:54 amThank you Rachel, the photos don’t do it justice in my opinion. You need to see it, feel the warm salty air and taste the flavors in the flesh. What I also love most about Thailand is that it offers all the luxuries you could ever dream of OR you could backpack the country on a budget and still have an experience of a lifetime!
Thank you for your lovely comment.
Gem x
laura faye says
19 June 2015 at 6:28 amsuch a beautiful and magical place, another place I need toad to my list of places to visit 🙂
gemmapranita says
29 June 2015 at 7:59 amI honestly can not recommend it enough. Thailand is magical! x