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The Tropical Island of Koh Samui
Thailand has some truly beautiful islands that are perfect for a relaxing stress-free holiday of a lifetime. The largest island is Phuket, referred to as emerald within the isle it can focus on all kinds of tourists with secluded very long periods of beach and busy tourist areas. Koh Chang may be the second largest, a popular with Thai people and still relatively undeveloped.
The 3rd largest island is Koh Samui, the place of pristine white sand beaches, coconut trees, bikini-clad tourists, and jetskis. There are still spots where tranquility are available and, while most from the accommodation is incorporated in the mid to high range, there's also still some cheap wooden bungalows in the quieter areas. Using its own international airport specially designed to be along with the natural surroundings you are able to reach Samui in under an hour or so should you fly from Bangkok, additionally, there are other routes available including Singapore and Phuket.
There are no complaints from the visitors of Samui as it has plenty to offer including beach activities and aquatic sports to a fun time at night and trendy bars and clubs. The most visited areas are Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut and Maenam having a great selection of facilities and accommodation so you're guaranteed to find something regardless of the state of your finances.
As a result of big expat community and thousands of tourists arriving here each week all corners around the globe the options in kinds of cuisine are extensive and your palate is going to be tempted by Italian, Swedish and Vietnamese to French and English.
If you're up for any bit of pampering then Samui is a destination where one can give yourself a break every day to some haircut or manicure, a spa or massage. The treatments are reasonably priced and plentiful, try a traditional Thai massage and energy treatment or oil and warm stone massage, detox treatments and colonic irrigation are available for those wanting a deep cleanse whilst meditation and relaxing techniques, Yoga, Reiki, and Tai Chi are great when experienced outside within the warm tropical sunshine.
Family activities could be enjoyed as elephant trekking up the mountain, the weather is great for sailing or book a diving trip with PADI Diver Courses from complete beginner as much as instructor level. Experience an international course or kayak in Ang Thong National Marine Park and find out the magical caves and bizarre rock formations between the a large number of deserted beaches whilst watching out for whales, dolphins and monkeys that live here.
Check out Chaweng as it's the most popular area with 6km of sandy beach and sparkling blue waters. The area is packed with Koh Samui hotels and resorts, restaurants, spas, discotheques, bars and shopping opportunities. Lamai is another popular beach and swimming and aquatic sports can be enjoyed here. At the southern end consider the famous Grandfather and Grandmother rock formations called Hin Ta - Hin Yai, you need to see them to understand why they appeal to so many people.
Within the north is Maenam with soft sand and calm waters, perfect for families with young children as the water is shallow and it's much quieter, particularly during the night, than the busier areas. Catch a speedboat from the pier here to Koh Tao. Also in this region is Bophut which is a small fisherman village but nonetheless has an ample quantity of restaurants and shops, in addition to cafes and beachfront bars for enjoying the beautiful sunset and distant look at Koh Phangan on the horizon.
Big Buddha is another great place for swimming as its safe for kids and also you get unbelievable views of the 12 meter high golden Big Buddha and Koh Phangan. Restaurants, bars and shopping are all available here and the accommodation ranges from basic beach huts to tropical resorts. Catch a boat to Koh Phangan and also the monthly Full Moon Party in the pier and party up until the morning.
