The recently-opened Centra Coconut Beach Resort Samui (114/1 M. 4 T. Taling-ngam, 07-733-4069-70, www.centarahotelsresorts.com) has some pretty enticing opening rates running until Oct 31, starting from B1,410 a night for two adults; and you can bring along two children under the age of 12 for free. Located on Thong Tanote Beach, the resort promises privacy and easy access to Koh Tan and Koh Mutsum, two highly-recommended diving and snorkeling spots.