Koh Samui is a Luxury Destination in Thailand

Koh Samui, or Samui, is one of Thailand’s most scenic islands, situated in the Gulf of Thailand. Located around 85 km east of Surat Thani and around 700 km south of Bangkok, Koh Samui is the biggest island in the Gulf of Siam and 3rd biggest island in Thailand. It is also called as Coconut Island due to its infinite number of coconut trees, giving over 2 million coconuts a month.

Koh Samui’s main attraction is its peaceful atmosphere rich in mountainous forest grounds, lush tropical ferns, swaying coconut trees, long section of pure white sandy beaches, granite stones, clear blue water, excellent waterfalls, and luminous ponds. Due to this, many tourists from Europe come here all the year round.

Wua Ta Lap, a dramatic cave is one of the most famous Koh Samui attractions. The most famous attraction of Koh Samui is Pra Yai or the Big Buddha. It is a 12 mt tall golden idol, located at the northern part of the island. This awesome idol can be seen even from afar. Situated at the southern region of the island, lies Na Thian Butterfly Garden. It is one more renowned attraction, containing various types of butterflies. There is a well-kept garden, bee house, and a Thai type home connected to the garden.

There are few attractive places in the area, like Hin Ta Hin Yai, 2 famous granite stones that show up among many other rock structures along the shore. These 2 rocks, mean Grandfather and Grandmother and are regarded as the starting point of the Mui people. Attractions also comprise of the Samui Aquarium having various tropical fish and nautical fauna. Other must-see attractions include Thale Nai, surrounded by mountains; the statue Garden showcasing a collection of Buddhist and Hindu Statues; and Tham Bua Bok.

Besides Samui is famous for its lovely beaches like Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, and Maenam Beach. Every one of them has facilities where you can participate in activities like fishing, boat chartering, and sailing. Also Samui has some dramatic water falls like Namuang. Koh Samui also has some of the excellent diving sites in Thailand, with many stunning islets like Koh Mad Lang, Koh Som, and Koh Taopun.

But Koh Samui’s wide range of activities comprises other things besides diving and fishing. It offers great alternatives for bowling, with over 10 pin bowling. If you love shooting, there are excellent facilities available to practice your shooting skills at the Shooting Gallery, which has many guns with actual ammunition.

There are some excellent alternatives available for adventurers. They include Bungy Jumping in Chaweng. Samui’s nightlife is vibrant, and there s a wide variety of hot beach bars, cabaret bars, rocking, and pubs. If you want something different while on your trip, then go for Muay Thai (Thai boxing) match or participate in a Thai cooking lesson, conducted by some famous Thai cooks. You can also go on an elephant trekking for a memorable experience.

There are many other alternatives available like Treasure Island Adventure Golf Course and a tennis court as well as go kart amenities. If you are looking to rejuvenate yourself, there are numerous spa facilities to soothe and pamper yourself. Most of the deluxe resorts and hotels provide various massages and herbal treatments.

Samui is rich in accommodation alternatives, ranging from stylish bungalows to sea view villas to beachfront resorts to luxurious hotels. Most of them offer luxurious amenities like air-conditioned rooms combined with en-suite bathrooms, lounge, kitchen, and dining room.

Amenities include barbeque section, baby sitting facility, and car rental. Moreover, most of the villas and apartments provide maid service, besides amenities like excellent swimming pools and free airport transfers. Also, there are few excellent alternatives available for low cost travelers. In particular, many of them give some type of rebates for reserving rooms beforehand.