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Koh Samui lies nestled in the Gulf of Thailand, away from the bustling town of Surat Thani, spread over a distance of around 228 sq.km. Areawise, this island is the third-largest island in Thailand. Roads were first built-in the 1970s, which made it convenient for travellers to go to one beach to another. This destination has a typical tropical climate with intermittent showers that last for one hour is a common feature. The climate is fantastic for travel anytime during the year. Considering that the island is well-connected and linked by surface transport, island hopping is also possible.
Koh Samui is connected by air, ferry and car ferries with relatively convenient schedules making travel a breeze. Koh Samui's airport would be a private venture by Bangkok Airways. Other air operator that serves this idyllic destination is Thailand's flag carrier, Thai Airways International. Consider flying into Koh Samui on Bangkok Airways if you're on a relaxed budget and well short on time. Consider a ferry or perhaps a bus which will hook you up towards the island in the mainland at convenient intervals. For travel on the island, you will find private taxis available for hire. Tourists may note that advance planning is needed to avoid any hassles associated with car/taxi hire.
Koh Samui was well-known for its quaint accommodation options. These have finally been replaced with luxury resorts, high-end hotels and villas designed to lure the affluent and also the most discerning clientele. A few of the well-known accommodation options that tourists can consider include the Chaweng Regent Resort, the Milky Bay Resort, the Fair House Villas and the Centara Grand.
An average itinerary for Koh Samui would include a healthy dose of activities such as sport fishing, snorkeling, deep-sea scuba diving and sailing then a few sessions involving you unwinding at the island's innumerable spas. Take some time to become familiar with a few secrets of authentic Thai cooking at among the local cooking schools or spend a few hours mastering your putting at the plush golf-courses located island-wide. Koh Samui is well known for a mind-boggling variety of remarkably varied options for foodies. There are restaurants and eating joints practically everywhere which serve some lip-smacking cuisine while using freshest ingredients and native produce. Last but not the least, revel with the crowds at Koh Samui bars and hip discotheques that are famous for its parties which go well into the night! Enjoy a bit of shopping at Chaweng or Lamai and anticipate finding a treasure chest of clothing, accessories, fabrics, jewellery and so on. The atmosphere is relaxed and laid back, so feel free to enable your hair down!
