ZincInvision, the hospitality management company behind Villa Maroc and Glow hotels, unveiled its newest island beachfront property, Glow Elixir Koh Yao Yai (99 Moo 3, Prunai, Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga, 087-808-3838, www.zinchospitality.com/glowbyzinc), late last year. Thankfully, with Valentine’s Day coming up, rates for the 35-villa resort are quite affordable, ranging from only B4,000 (we tried booking the Valentine’s weekend) for a 44-sq-meter superior villa (which looks more like a five-star bungalow with modern tropical decor) to B11,500 for a 132-sq-meter pool villa. There’s also a 184-sq-meter two-bedroom pool villa but it seems to be fully booked most of the time. Facilities include an all-day dining restaurant, two bars, a gym and free Wi-Fi. Oh, even though it’s in Phang Nga, do note the closest airport is Phuket. Rates will be even cheaper during Apr 20-Oct 31, starting from B3,000 net.