Escape from life’s daily hassles by staying for four, five or seven days at the VIKASA Yoga Zen Retreat in Koh Samui, Thailand and engage in calming yoga sessions paired with healthy organic food and more starting from AED 820.  The Offer Option 1 4 Days, 3 Nights Zen Bamboo Bungalow Stay for AED 820 instead of AED 1,242 Option 2 5 Days, 4 Nights Zen Bamboo Bungalow Stay for AED 1,000 instead of AED 1,539 Option 3 7 Days, 6 Nights Zen Bamboo Bungalow Stay for AED 1,400 instead of AED 2,222 The Locale Located in the Gulf of Thailand, and about 35 km northeast of Surat Thani town, Koh Samui is Thailand’s second largest island after Phuket, with an area of 228.7 km2 and a population of over 50,000 2008 attracting 1.5 million tourists per year. It is rich with natural resources, white sandy beaches, coral reefs and coconut trees. The place is a popular tourist haven mainly because of its natural appeal. Koh Samui is filled with resorts, bungalows and private villas. Currently, the area features hundred resorts and bungalows, and has become Thailand’s second largest resort spot after Thailand. The Hotel VIKASA Yoga Retreat is the only openair yoga center in Koh Samui with a view of the sea. Located in the most beautiful part of the island, the hotelresort is nestled on a cliff, among tropical trees overlooking the Gulf of Siam and the many natural rock formations. With over 200 meters of ocean front, the place was developed with the good intention of raising human consciousness, spreading the message of love and peace, and making the world a better place. Vikasa Yoga Retreat offers an invigorating experience of refreshing island air, untouched nature, and attentive service. Joining the Vikasa community gives guests access to daily yoga classes, various healers, nutrition counseling, detox programs; as well as regular workshops and retreats by world class yoga teachers. Deal Attractions Indulge in an innovative yoga technique meant to make students feeling awake, aware, energized, revitalized and calm. VIKASA requires an openmind and willingness to embrace the practice to transform one’s body, mind and life. Groupies will also be treated to servings of organic and raw food, prepared and made from the freshest locally grown organic ingredients. The menu is designed to cleanse the body and complement the yoga. Calm Groupies are also entitled to a massage treatment to calm and soothe tired muscles and nerves. The combination of yoga, organic yummy meal, massage and the tranquil surroundings will make Groupies feel rejuvenated, healthy and at peace—and ready to face life’s daily grind anew.