saigars

Gary and his friend Pete (since school days!) are natives of England and have
been travelling to Thailand for many years, About 10 years ago Gary & Pete
were booked to go on a windsurfing holiday in Spain but two weeks before
they were due to go, Gary had an accident and was unable to go. The holiday
was cancelled and Gary was of work for three months. When he recovered
Pete suggested they go to Thailand (windsurfing was out of the question), so
they went to Thailand where they fell in love with the area, the people, the
culture and that's how it all started. Gary said to Pete "I will live here one
day". Two years later Gary discovered Koh Chang and about 1 year after that
he also fell in love with Sai. They have been married for 5 years and also have
a wonderful son by the name of Charlie (who you will see playing about the
resort on most days!).

When Saigars first opened about 6 years ago Gary and Pete wanted to
make sure that the construction was local, the materials true to traditional
Thai construction (bamboo, wood and thatch), but also that the rooms and
area would have European standards like flushing toilets, waterproof
construction and hot water! It was a good mix...

While the resort was still under construction Pete joined the business and
several months later the Resort had opened! Gary, Pete and Sai wanted to
create not just a resort but a place that travellers could call home and just
relax. As Gary has said on many occasions "We want to have a place that we
would want to stay in... It really is that simple you know" And Saigars has
succeeded at that. The in ground pool, relaxing lounge, attached restaurant,
quiet and serene landscaped area all combine to let travellers and friends kick
up their feet, take a deep breath and just relax. Sai cooks the best breakfast
on the island, and Thai dishes that are to die for! Gary is usually found in the
outdoor lounge area booking trips, doing the paper work but mostly just
visiting with friends and customers.

His manner of being open, honest and his in-depth knowledge of the island
have many picking his brain for the best places to go, things to do etc.. and
that, is what makes Saigars such a wonderful and authentic place to be. Over
the years the resort has become a "hidden jewel" here on the island and
about 60% of the customers he has are repeat customers. Travellers who
know this is the place to kick back on the island and relax!