down by the beach and the pool, whose chic bar, CoCoRum, just debuted a smart, playful list of Tiki-ish cocktails. Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui makes an art out of the stop-and-flop stay.

And the food is really outstanding. Chef Garth Welsh on the best places to at and where to have a big night out in Koh Samui. Thailand's infamous beach rave turned 25 this year, making it old ...