Koh Samui is where it's at right now and Hilton Worldwide has joined the fray with the opening of the Conrad Koh Samui.

Located on Aow Thai Beach, 28km from the airport, the new Conrad is the only west-facing resort on the island, which means amazing sunsets. The resort is made up of 80 individual villas (65 one-bedroom, 14 two-bedroom and one Royal Villa) with private pools and the 25 acre property is filled with tropical greenery and breahtaking cliff-side spots. 

The villas have a contemporary Thai style to them (think hardwood floors and Thai silk with modern creature comforts), there are onsite restaurants serving up modern Thai and Mediterranean cuisine and the resort has a spa specializing in holistic treatments. 

Rooms are available from B18,020 (S$728) a night. Visit www.conradkohsamui.com to book.