Koh Kood, a tranquil retreat in the Gulf of Thailand, is something to behold: home to pristine sandy beaches that look out on gorgeous azure waters. While Britons flock to Phuket and Bangkok ...

Koh Kood’s relative isolation means it has escaped ... including breakfast. A simple one-bed beach hut at Siam Beach Resort (0081 907 1940) costs from £40 per night, including breakfast.