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The Beautiful {& Affordable} Thai Resort We Stayed at..

{fish in water!}
{the reception area.. ohh did we feel welcome}
{to get to our room you went down a steep hill, then on a little path covered in palms and down a staircase}
{we loved that infinity pool so.much.}
{my most favorite room of the resort!}
{isn’t that gorgeous?! we brought a bottle of wine up there one night to watch the sunset and Cam would often find me wandering up there during the week for no reason with a big smile on my face}
The resort was absolutely amazing ~ it’s built into a cliffside high above a quieter beach of Koh Samui. There’s only ten rooms, and I think we counted 6 infinity pools.. with the private layout, landscape & palm-covered little paths leading everywhere, it often felt like we were the only ones there.  There was such attention to detail, from small wind chimes and waterfalls throughout, to delicious Thai food and coffee each day. It was idyllic for our anniversary and we are so thankful we got to celebrate there.  When you hike down the steep mountainside to the town below, or even the road below, you will literally jump out of the way of a speeding scooter or 4×4 and are instantly back in reality!   
I meant what I said about the dollar going much farther in Thailand.. we try to spend as little as possible on hotels + travel & we spent far less here than we’ve ever spent staying anywhere in Japan! I don’t know what their prices are normally, but it cost us under $100 a night. I’d recommend booking early to get their specials. That helped.
I mentioned before that we missed our flight in Hong Kong on the way home and were a day late getting Cam back to work. I know it to be true that God uses literally everything for your good — even a missed flight. While we were waiting the next day for another flight, we met & talked for hours with an Okinawan couple — who we came to find out — live down the street from us! We exchanged numbers, they called last night and asked to come to church with us & go out for sushi.  We’re so excited. You just never know what the Good Lord could be up to. 


Comments

  2. Meghann@HolaMatrimony says

    Your pictures from your trip are amazing and are making me want to get to Thailand more than ever!

    p.s. Just recently found your blog and am loving it. I'm also a military wife, married to an Academy grad, and living overseas (in Spain!).

  6. Jay says

    I don't think I'd ever want to leave that infinity pool! What a stunning view to take in throughout the day.

  8. L says

    Oh my, I want to go! Hmm, maybe for our 5 year anni? Because I'm sure flight prices are ridiculous! I love that you take the time to set up your camera and capture these moments with Cam, too. 🙂

  9. Lisamarie says

    The hotel looks amazing. I love loe love an infinity pool. And how amazing are the circumstances of your missed connection. God does work in mysterious ways!!

  11. Eloquent English says

    The infinity pool looks amazing!!! Glad you had a wonderful anniversary! It's exciting to see what God has in store for us. Even through a missed flight. =) xoxo A-

  13. Casey says

    Shut the front door with all this amazingness! I'm totally jealous…and need to plan a trip there like right now (would you care to share the name of the resort…pretty please?!). So happy you two had a lovely vacation! And what a blessing meeting new friends! 🙂

  14. Jane {In the Pink and Green} says

    Amanda this resort (and your whole trip to Thailand!) looks incredible! It's definitely very high on my list to travel to in the next few years, so I'm definitely going to keep this resort in mind! 🙂

  15. Ash says

    what the what?!

    that's pretty much all i have to say..

    oh yes, and can you guys adopt me, please? i'm funny, smart, but messy.. but the fun overrides the messy part, i think…

    so i'll wait for the call..

    (:

  16. Sara B says

    oh my goodness that POOL!!! and your LIIIIFE!!! I want. So beautiful my friend, glad you got to experience that! xo

  18. Lindsay says

    So beautiful! I also LOVE all the long skirts you wear! I'm wondering…where do you get them? I don't know if you're actually tiny or just look it next to your hubs, but I can never find long skirts/dresses to fit my 5'0 self!

  19. Sarah Burton says

    This place looks amazing! I have never had any interest in visiting Asia but y'all are changing my mind!
    Gotta love how God works in the small things 🙂

  20. Candice says

    and this is why I need to come visit. you two go to the coolest places ever!! Love it. That infinity pool is calling my name..

    btw I love your skirt..where is it from?? I'm pretty sure you have the cutest clothing ever.

    and how neat to see that God works everything out for good, even missed flights! 🙂

  21. GingerPeachT says

    You two are just so beautiful together, along with that gorgeous resort!! I've never been in an infinity pool! Do you feel like you are going to fall over at all? Lol stupid question I know.
    God's timing is perfect!! That is so neat to meet another Christian couple like that. I live in Louisiana and its hard finding a couple like that!

  22. Marshall says

    Amelia, it's called Sandalwood. Sorry I forgot to include that! thats exactly why I shouldn't blog while talking to my husband and cooking dinner at the same time! (:

  23. emily says

    What a GORGEOUS place! So happy you had a nice anniversary. And I love all the photos of the infinity pool, so pretty 🙂 Actually, I love ALL your travel photos period. 🙂

  26. Abi says

    Hey girl!! Your pics are stunning!! Do you have a name/link to the hotel? My hubs and I are hoping to take a hop from Seattle to Japan and travel from there.. and Thailand is on our list if we get over there and I'd love to put this hotel in my pocket if we get to use it!

  27. I am Megan says

    Okay, so when I read this post in reader, I nearly started crying and shouted "I know that place, I saw it!" haha.

    I miss Phuket so much! I just want to go back every single day!

    Your pics are stunning and you guys still look so in love!

  28. Ash says

    BEAUTIFUL!! I clicked my heels and wished to be there. Didn't work. Shucks. I'll try again tomorrow. Love the photos as always. Much love.

  29. Candice says

    Oooh! What's the name of it?
    We are looking into a Thai holiday maybe at the end of the year and this place looks perfect!!

  32. Ahn says

    Amazing pics of Thailand! I want to go.

    Also who is taking these sweet in the moment pics of you and cam? Well done them.

  34. Lana and Chris McCoy says

    Just found your blog and I love it! My hubby and I are doing the expat thing for a few years too and I started a blog to keep in touch with family and friends. Fun to read about your adventures!

  35. Kristina says

    Looks truely beautiful! Will keep it in mind next time I go to Thailand! Just cannot get enough of South East Asia! 🙂

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