Get the Best of Koh Samui

Koh Samui Thailand is gradually becoming the dream vacation spot for many tourists. In a short period, this paradise island has risen from obscurity to become one of the leading tourist destinations in the world.

Located 80 kilometers offshore from Surat Thani, this island is the third largest island in Thailand after Phuket and Koh Chang. It can be reached only by a ferry or by air. Taking a flight from Bangkok or Singapore you will be in the island in just under 10 minutes. If you love the waters more, then a ferry ride from Tha Thong will take you two hours before you reach the paradise island, where you will be welcomed by gently swaying palm trees.

Once on the 15 kilometer long island, you can choose form a wide array of hotels and resorts for your accommodation. You can choose to stay on resorts along the Bophut Beach, Chaweng Beach, Choeng Mon Beach, Lamai Beach, Lipa Noi, Maenam Beach or Big Buddha Beach. Villages along the Bophut beach have managed to preserve Samui's traditional aspects. The limited traffic along this beach gives a relaxed feeling. The shops along the beach offer a huge variety of romantic dining options. Chaweng beach on the other hand is the longest beach on Samui. You can easily find accommodation along this beach. It is well packed with hotels and resorts as well as some budget bungalows. It also has the highest concentration of shops and restaurants and is popular for its exciting nightlife.

If you are the kind that prefers some quiet and relaxing holiday, then Choeng Mon Beach is the place for you. The beach is peaceful and unspoiled featuring wide sandy beaches with ecstatic rock formations and an undeveloped island facing it. This beach is only 10 minutes drive to the excitement filled chaweng beach.

Wait till you get a view of the Lamai beach. It is the second largest and most beautiful beach on the island with excellent waters for swimming. Lamai beach also has some exciting nightlife. Most weddings on Koh Samui are held in Lipa Noi located on the west coast. It has shallow waters and gently sloping beach, which is good if you are on vacation with your kids. This beach used to have only one hotel but there are now several new ones to easily fit your budget. The numerous beaches on Koh Samui will definitely make your vacation worthwhile.