KC Resort & Over Water Villas earns 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Honoured as a Highly Rated Resort as Reviewed by Travellers on the
World’s Largest Travel Site

Koh Samui, Thailand – 23 May, 2012 – KC Resort & Over Water Villas today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.

To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travellers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.

“KC Resort & Over Water Villas is pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said Mr.Rolf Opitz, Area General Manager at KC Resort & Over Water Villas. “We strive to offer our customers a memorable experience, and this accolade is evidence that our hard work is translating into positive traveller reviews on TripAdvisor.”

“TripAdvisor is pleased to honor exceptional businesses for consistent excellence, as reviewed by travellers on the site,” said Christine Petersen, president of TripAdvisor for Business. “The Certificate of Excellence award gives highly rated establishments around the world the recognition they deserve. From exceptional accommodations in Beijing to remarkable restaurants in Boston, we want to applaud these businesses for offering TripAdvisor travellers a great customer experience.”

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KC Resort & Over Water Villas is managed by KC Hotels & Resorts International Group Inc., and affiliated with Warwick international, who is dedicated to great service and 5 star luxury.  Devoted to South-East Asia, KC is launching yet another 5 Star property in the heart of Chaweng in May 2012 located on the beach and offering very spacious pool villas and tantalizing beach dining. Future projects are planned and will be released soon.

The View Restaurant & Wine Lounge offers stunning views over the Gulf of Siam, displaying a myriad of hand crafted cuisine and boasting a generous wine collection. The View Restaurant & Wine Lounge is also a proud member of the Secret Chef Society. 

“Be My Valentine” Spend your unforgettably romantic dining experience this Valentine’s at The View Restaurant

The View Restaurant offers Candle Light Romantic Dinner for two this Valentine’s, served in a private set menu with romantic candles setting and surrounded by beautiful decorations and personal service. You will be welcome with floral scents, presented with a single red rose, and treated to an exquisite five-course menu. This fabulous Valentine’s dining experience can also be arranged at our resident rooftop where it is very private and tranquil, also available at our private herbal garden where we can personally give special moments to you with your private waiter and five star service here at KC Resort & Over Water Villas.

Please kindly reserve the table in advance or contact +66 77428088 for more information.


KC Resort & Over Water Villas is managed by KC Hotels & Resorts International Group Inc., and affiliated with Warwick international, who is dedicated to great service and 5 star luxury.  Devoted to South-East Asia, KC is launching yet another 5 Star property in the heart of Chaweng in May 2012 located on the beach and offering very spacious pool villas and tantalizing beach dining. Future projects are planned and will be released soon.
The View Restaurant & Wine Lounge offers stunning views over the Gulf of Siam, displaying a myriad of hand crafted cuisine and boasting a generous wine collection. The View Restaurant & Wine Lounge is also a proud member of the Secret Chef Society. 

LOCAL CUISINE

LONG THONG
It looks similar to Kuay Jub but has more ingredients and types of noodle. Long Thong is a local Samui food that is not easy to find in shops nowadays. However, you can still find it in shops on the way to Kiriwong Temple and Bang Por.

CHAIYA’S PRESERVED SALTY EGGS
Ducks in Chaiya eat mollusk, crab and fish on the farm. Which make their egg yolks particularly red? Eggs are covered with soil mixed with salty water and husk, resulting in the famous preserved eggs of Chaiya.

OYSTERS
Suratthani oysters are well-known for their size, cleanliness, taste and smell. Oysters are raised most in Kanchanadit.

SEAWEED SALAD
Fresh seaweed is mixed with other ingredients to yield this specialty of Koh Samui

MOO KOW
Old Chinese on Samui knows very well how to roast preserved pork with shrimp paste because the Moo Kow was once their preserved foodstuff whilst travelling on junk boats. You can try Moo Kow at Jit Podchana Nathon or Kaw Hom at Big Buddha Beach. But please note that the cuisine sometimes be changed from the original.


THAI NOODLE (KANOM JEEN)
Samui Thai Noodle has its own characteristic flavor.  For those who are not used to spicy food, just try adding Nam Ya Nam Prik and the sweetness of this sauce will cool the heat of the spices. Recommended shop is Pa Mai Tree, Meanam soi 5


KALAMARE
A desert which has coconut milk as its main ingredient, it is sweet and nutty, sticky and gummy. Eaten with white sesame.Which adds fragrance. You can easily find the Samui Kalamare around Grand Father & Mother Rocks.







LANGSAT
Langsat on Koh Samui is well known for its sweet taste, good smell, small seed, big size, thin peel and scant sap. It is available in July.

KC Resort & Over Water Villas welcomes “The Partysquad”, “One Night in Amsterdam” on Samui

Koh Samui – KC Resort & Over Water Villas welcomes “The Partysquad” from the Netherlands for their showtime on January 7, 2012 at Chaweng Lakeview.

The DJs held the party after new year last Saturday. The party was a success and people loved the music. They will hold another party again on Samui this coming Saturday January 14,2012 at Chaweng Lake View.

The Partysquad is a Dutch DJ-team. The two members are DJ Jerry (Jerry Leembruggen) and MC Ruben (Ruben Fernhout). The Partysquad started in 1998 with their mixtapes, and now they’re well-known for their singles and album released, every now and then.

 Mr.Jerry Leembruggen, Mr.Andreas Kraemer, Mr.Robbie Timmers and Mr.Ruben Fernhout

Robbie Timmers, organizer of this event and owner of Superpro Koh Samui, along with Andreas Kraemer, Area General Manager of KC Resort & Over Water Villas, welcomed The Partysquad.

KC Resort & Over Water Villas is managed by KC Hotels & Resorts International Group Inc., and affiliated with Warwick international, who is dedicated to great service and 5 star luxury.  Devoted to South-East Asia, KC is launching yet another 5 Star property in the heart of Chaweng in May 2012 located on the beach and offering very spacious pool villas and tantalizing beach dining. Future projects are planned and will be released soon.

The View Restaurant & Wine Lounge offers stunning views over the Gulf of Siam, displaying a myriad of hand crafted cuisine and boasting a generous wine collection. The View Restaurant & Wine Lounge is also a proud member of the Secret Chef Society. 

Festivals on Samui

Parade of Buddha statue

During this most important festival in the South, Villagers join hands to decorate the palanquin on which a Buddha state is temporarily enshrined and paraded around the village. The parade can be either on land or by boat depending on the village’s location. At Ban Don Suratthani City on the 15th   day of the waxing moon in the 11Th month. The statue is parade either along the main road on the Tapi River. In the afternoon many villages and nearby provinces join the long boat racing. The statue parade at Koh Phangan is held on the 8th-10Th day of the waning moon in the 11th month. Koh Samui the statue parade at Nathon Town. People using traditional rhythms and joyfully throw seaweed to others.
Date:
On the 1st day of the waning moon in the 11Th

Sat Duen Sip
The 10th month festival aims to provide offering and express gratitude to the late ancestors. On the day to welcome the ancestors back to his world people offer food, desserts, flowers and candles to monks in the temple. On the day to bid farewell to the ancestors people offer local dessert to monks leave it on designated places such as near temple gates, walls, trees or leave it on an elevated specially built structure called “ La Pret”. Once the monks have completed their rituals the villagers joyfully scramble for the dessert.
Date:
Welcoming  day on the 1St day of the waning moon and farewell day on the 15th day of the waning moon in the 10th month.

Bull fighting
This ancient popular sport on Koh Samui was once held on large undecorated terrain in coconut fields or farms. Now permanent stadiums in various districts take turns hosting the monthly bull fighting.

KC Resort & Over Water Villas introduces "T3 Night" at The Wine Lounge

KC Resort & Over Water Villas is delighted to introduce the new promotion on Thursday nights; T3 - Tannin Tapas Thursday!

To welcome 2012, KC has launched new special for this new year called T3 on every Thursday night. The T3 explains, what it is all about; Tanin, Tapas, and Thursday. 

Tannin is for the wine. Tannins provide an important flavor dimension in wine. They are an excellent antioxidant and natural preservative; also helping give the wine structure and texture. Tannins are a family of natural organic compounds that are found in grape skins, seeds, and stems. Additionally, during the aging process oak barrels infuse tannin into the juice.

Tapas are a wide variety of appetizers, or snacks, in Spanish cuisine. They may be cold such as mixed olives and cheese or warm such as chopitos, which are battered, fried baby squid.
And Thursday is when the T3 Special takes place.

T3 is available every Thursday Night at The Wine Lounge. For more information, please contact +66 77428088. Or follow our frequent update on facebook page and twitter.

KC on Foursquare, be surprised! KC Resort & Over Water Villas is now on Foursquare with many surprises to be unlocked once you check in. www.foursquare.com/kcresort_samui will be where KC makes lists, give tips and create rewards. Follow us to keep in the loop!

KC Resort & Over Water Villas is managed by KC Hotels and Resorts International Group Inc., and affiliated with Warwick international, who is dedicated to great service and 5 star luxury.  Devoted to South-East Asia, KC is launching yet another 5 Star property in the heart of Chaweng in May 2012 located on the beach and offering very spacious pool villas and tantalizing beach dining. Future projects are planned and will be released soon.

The View Restaurant & Wine Lounge offers stunning views over the Gulf of Siam, displaying a myriad of hand crafted cuisine and boasting a generous wine collection. The View Restaurant and Wine Lounge is also a proud member of the Secret Chef Society.

Koh Samui Countdown to 2012, specials at KC Resort & Over Water Villas

2011 has come almost to an end. KC Resort & Over Water Villas is excited to welcome our confidants to celebrate the coming year of 2012 with us and enjoy our specials at The Wine Lounge. Experience the most exquisite buffet plus live music by James Paxton, and then have a good time with friends, family and ones you love at the Resident Rooftop at 11:30 - just before the countdown. Share your laughter, enjoy a sip of chilled champagne, and have fun with the dancing firework and music on the 360* view rooftop that overlooks Chaweng beach on such special and colorful night welcoming 2012 right here at KC Resort & Over Water Villas.

Do not forget to wear dressy Black & White for the night out! It's the theme for the night and 2012 is going to be a special year, start with a chance to give yourself a present of relaxation. KC Resort & Over Water Villas is offering a chance to win Lucky Draw on New Year's Eve at KC Resort. Buy any bottle of wine or sparkling wine until 31st of December, and get a voucher which takes part in the New Year's Eve Lucky Draw. There are great prizes up for grabs through the night and we want to make sure that all the best friends of KC get these chances to be awarded. So, have a look and come over for a bottle of wine or two, and the biggest prize might already be there for you!


The biggest prize is the 7 night stay in one of our Over Water Villas! Join with us!

For more information, please contact +66 77 428088

KC Resort & Over Water Villas is managed by KC Hotels and Resorts International Group Inc., and affiliated with Warwick international, who is dedicated to great service and 5 star luxury.  Devoted to South-East Asia, KC is launching yet another 5 Star property in the heart of Chaweng in May 2012 located on the beach and offering very spacious pool villas and tantalizing beach dining. Future projects are planned and will be released soon.

The View Restaurant & Wine Lounge offers stunning views over the Gulf of Siam, displaying a myriad of hand crafted cuisine and boasting a generous wine collection. The View Restaurant and Wine Lounge is also a proud member of the Secret Chef Society.

Unlock the magic of Christmas 2011 with a view.

Enjoy the festive season of holiday at KC Resort & Over Water Villas – The wonder of Christmas at our KC Resort offers you an opportunity to relax and enjoy your special moment with ones you love with a unique style of international cuisines.

Christmas Eve at KC Resort offers you a set menu gala dinner at the price of THB2,900++ per person which has variety of tasty cuisines and home-craft food from one of the best chefs in Thailand, Chef Kit.

And why Roasted turkey?

A noble dish is a turkey, roast or boiled. A Christmas dinner, with the middle classes of this empire, would scarcely be a Christmas dinner without its turkey; and we can hardly imagine an object of greater envy than is presented by a respected portly pater-familias carving, at the season devoted to good cheer and genial charity, his own fat turkey, and carving it well.


KC Resort & Over Water Villas is managed by KC Hotels & Resorts International Group Inc., and affiliated with Warwick international, who is dedicated to great service and 5 star luxury.  Devoted to South-East Asia, KC is launching yet another 5 Star property in the heart of Chaweng in May 2012 located on the beach and offering very spacious pool villas and tantalizing beach dining. Future projects are planned and will be released soon.
The View Restaurant & Wine Lounge offers stunning views over the Gulf of Siam, displaying a myriad of hand crafted cuisine and boasting a generous wine collection. The View Restaurant & Wine Lounge is also a proud member of the Secret Chef Society.

KC Resort & Over Water Villas is now officially TAG APPROVED.

Koh Samui, Thailand - KC Resort & Over Water Villas, one of the most extravagant and award winning resorts on Koh Samui is now a TAG Approved® accommodation (Travel Alternatives Group www.tagapproved.com). This program recognizes the property's non-discriminatory business practices on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

To coincide with its new position, KC Resort & Over Water Villas presents a passionate getaway for couples.  The "Pink" package is now re-launched and is available for all types of suites and villas including Breakfast In-Bed, romantic candle light dinner with complimentary sparkling wine, private Thai cooking class, 3 Hours Spa Treatment, 1 time use of sauna and steam room, and a round trip airport transfer.

KC Resort & Over Water villas – the award winning property in the Gulf of Siam. Luxurious, self indulgent and sensual – a place where dreams can come true and where fantasies can become reality. With 95 rooms, suites and unique Over Water Villas, in a secluded estate perched on a hilltop at Northern end of Chaweng Beach where the entertainment and relaxation habitats located, where you can both enjoy the stunning views over the cobalt blue sea, outlying islands and likewise satisfy yourself with playful nightlife all along on the sleepless Chaweng Street unlimitedly is right here with us at KC Resort Koh Samui.

Moreover, KC Resort has recently been awarded, three awards by HAPA 2011-2013 with its remarkable views, unique to Chaweng Beach within this high-end category, and with its fusion of Mediterranean & Asian cuisine restaurant and wine lounge.

KC Resort & Over Water Villas is managed by KC Hotels & Resorts International Group Inc., and affiliated with Warwick international, who is dedicated to great service and 5 star luxury.  Devoted to South-East Asia, KC is launching yet another 5 Star property in the heart of Chaweng in May 2012 located on the beach and offering very spacious pool villas and tantalizing beach dining. Future projects are planned and will be released soon.


The View Restaurant & Wine Lounge offers stunning views over the Gulf of Siam, displaying a myriad of hand crafted cuisine and boasting a generous wine collection. The View Restaurant & Wine Lounge is also a proud member of the Secret Chef Society.

KC Resort & Over Water Villas wins three HAPA awards 2011-2013

Koh Samui, Thailand - KC Resort & Over Water Villas, one of the most extravagant resorts on Koh Samui  has won three awards from HAPA, “Best 10 in Asia Awards”  for 2011 – 2013 regional series.

KC Resort & Over Water Villas has won the Platinum Winner, HAPA “Most Chic All-Day Dining” for “The View Restaurant and Wine Lounge”, the HAPA “Signature Luxury Resort” and the HAPA “Resort of the Year” for this event.

HOSPITALITY ASIA PLATINUM AWARDS (HAPA) 2011 was held in Singapore 17-18 November, 2011. The event was the biggest hospitality event of the year with many winning candidates from all over Asia.

The awards were visited by our Executive Chef, Khun Saowakit Preeprem and Area General Manager, Mr. Andreas Kraemer. The awards were gratefully received by both and Mr. Kraemer mentioned: “It was a superb and well organized event that will be remembered and my appreciation goes to the organizers of HAPA. We hope to be back in two years.”

HOSPITALITY ASIA PLATINUM AWARDS (HAPA) recognizes and rewards the crème de la crème of the hospitality industry at all levels. Focusing on the people who strive ceaselessly to give guests a hospitality experience bar none, this signature soiree has become a much-anticipated event for hoteliers as well as businesses who work with the hospitality industry. Dedicated to recognizing and rewarding personalities and establishments who have shown drive, dedication and passion for the hospitality industry, HAPA award categories are as diverse as the industry it serves, with Personality awards dedicated to service excellence and leadership, to categories ranging from the best experiences to be had in travel, golf, spa, food and entertainment. The Oscars of Hospitality is held annually, with Malaysia and Singapore taking it in turn to host the event.

KC Resort & Over Water Villas is managed by KC Hotels & Resorts International Group Inc., and affiliated with Warwick international, who is dedicated to great service and 5 star luxury.  Devoted to South-East Asia, KC is launching yet another 5 Star property in the heart of Chaweng in May 2012 located on the beach and offering very spacious pool villas and tantalizing beach dining. Future projects are planned and will be released soon.

The View Restaurant and Wine Lounge offers stunning views over the Gulf of Siam, displaying a myriad of hand crafted cuisine and boasting a generous wine collection. The View Restaurant & Wine Lounge is also a proud member of the Secret Chef Society.

Origin Ball 2011

KCResort & Over Water Villas became a part of local charities sponsored the Origins Ball 2011 to raise funds organized by the South African group, Jabulani.

The charity is held every two years to raise funds for local charities in Thailand. This year it took place at Amari Watergate Hotel in Bangkok on Saturday 8 October 2011.

The charities they had choosen this year are The Phrapradaeng Home for the Disabled people in Samutprakan and The Thai Society for the Conservation of Wild Animals.

KC Resort & Over Water Villas is very proud to be a part of the charity to help local Thais in the country.

Samui Island Marathon 2011

Bangkok Airways holds 2^nd Samui Island Marathon Princess Cup 2011

In collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Samui Municipal and the Tourism Association of Koh Samui (TAKS), Bangkok Airways launches the Samui Island Marathon 2011 to compete for HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Cup. The prize is over 3 million baht which is the highest record in Thai marathon’s history.

During the rainy season from June to October there are fewer tourists than usual on Koh Samui. At this time of the year several events are organized, especially athletic events like the Samui Island Marathon 2011, in order to attract more tourists.

The event will be held on 18 September 2011 on Koh Samui. The start and finish point will be set at Nathon Pier. Everyone is welcome to participate. The competition is divided into different categories; Full Marathon (42,195km), Half Marathon (21,1km), Quarter Marathon (10,55km), Samui Student Marathon (5km) and Fun Run (2km).

KC Resort & Over Water Villas is looking forward to welcoming the runners and Marathon enthusiasts on Samui. KC Resort & Over Water Villas is located in a prime location on Chaweng Beach and has always rooms available for passionate sport athletes. At the same time enjoy our signature treatment, WATSU, to relax your muscles and tensions at our Mayang Sari Spa.

The event is coming up very soon, so get ready and prepare yourself for the Samui Island Marathon 2011.

The ibis Koh Samui Trophy 2011

The ibis Koh Samui Trophy 2011 is a challenging race in the Amazing Thailand Adventure Race Series

The race is organized by the Active Management by Active Management Asia (AMA) in association with Ibis Hotels, the TourismAuthority of Thailand, the Tourism Association of Koh Samui and the Thai Hotel Association of Koh Samui.

Adventure Racing is a new sport that has exploded in popularity across Asia.  The Koh Samui Trophy 2011 will take place on September 17^th 2011 in Bophut. The competitors will hike and run through unspoiled jungle, paddle and swim on the turquoise waters of the gulf of Thailand and cycle over the hills with spectacular views of the ocean.

More than 100 teams from all around the world are expected to join the event, as well as local people and the winners of last year’s race, Saman Gunnan and Seree Ruansiri.

Besides the athletic part it will be also a lot of fun for visitors, especially for families and young children because this event is focusing on promoting sport among young people.

KC Resort& Over Water Villas is looking forward to welcoming the runners and Adventure Race  enthusiasts on Samui. KC Resort & Over Water Villas is located in a prime location on Chaweng Beach and has always rooms available for passionate sport athletes. At the same time enjoy our signature treatment, WATSU, to relax your muscles and tensions at our Mayang Sari Spa.

For more information please visit www.kohsamuitrophy.com

KC introduces Facebook Fanpage

KC Resort & Over Water Villas is delighted to introduce a Fanpage on facebook

 As KC always keeps up with the time we have now launched our new fanpage on facebook. On this website you can find all information about the KC: 

• Culinary delights and events
• New promotions
• Special offers
• Pictures from our events
• News about the hotel
• All important facts about the island  

Go to KC Fanpage and click on “Like” on our fanpage and follow our regularly updates and be informed about all our news, promotions and upcoming events.

And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter as well to get the latest updates at any time.