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The Tropical Island of Koh Samui
Thailand has some truly beautiful islands which are perfect for a relaxing stress-free holiday a person can have. The largest island is Phuket, referred to as emerald within the isle it may cater to all types of tourists with secluded very long periods of beach and busy tourist areas. Koh Chang is the second largest, a popular with Thai people and still relatively undeveloped.
The third largest island is Koh Samui, the area of pristine pristine beaches, coconut trees, bikini-clad tourists, and jet skis. You may still find spots where peace and quiet are available and, some from the accommodation is in the mid to high range, there's also still some cheap wooden bungalows in the quieter areas. Using its own airport terminal engineered to fit in with the natural surroundings you are able to reach Samui within an hour or so should you fly from Bangkok, there's also other routes available including Singapore and Phuket.
There are no complaints in the visitors of Samui as it has plenty to provide including beach activities and water sports to some fun time at night and classy bars and clubs. Probably the most visited areas are Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut and Maenam with a great selection of facilities and accommodation so you're guaranteed to find something regardless of the state of the finances.
As a result of big expat community and thousands of tourists arriving here each week from all corners around the globe the choices in types of cuisine are extensive and your palate will be tempted by Italian, Swedish and Vietnamese to French and English.
If you are up for a little bit of pampering then Samui is really a destination where you can give yourself a break every day to a haircut or manicure, a spa or massage. The remedies are reasonably priced and plentiful, consider using a traditional Thai massage and treatment or oil and warm stone massage, detox treatments and colonic irrigation are for sale to those wanting a deep cleanse whilst meditation and relaxing techniques, Yoga, Reiki, and Tai Chi are wonderful when experienced outside within the warm tropical sunshine.
Family activities can be enjoyed as elephant trekking up the mountain, the elements is great for sailing or book a diving trip with PADI Diver Courses from complete beginner up to instructor level. Play on an international course or kayak in Ang Thong National Marine Park and find out the magical caves and bizarre rock formations amongst the a large number of deserted beaches whilst watching out for whales, dolphins and monkeys that live here.
Take a look at Chaweng as it's the most popular area with 6km of sandy beach and sparkling blue waters. The area comes complete with Koh Samui hotels and resorts, restaurants, spas, discotheques, bars and shopping opportunities. Lamai is another popular beach and swimming and water sports can be enjoyed here. In the southern end consider the famous Grandfather and Grandmother rock formations called Hin Ta - Hin Yai, you have to see them to understand why they catch the attention of a lot of people.
In the north is Maenam with soft sand and calm waters, perfect for families with small children because the water is shallow and it is much quieter, particularly during the night, compared to busier areas. Catch a speedboat in the pier here to Koh Tao. Also in this region is Bophut which is a small fisherman village but nonetheless comes with an ample amount of restaurants and shops, in addition to cafes and beachfront bars for enjoying the beautiful sunset and distant look at Koh Phangan coming.
Big Buddha is another good place for swimming since it's safe for kids and 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 the monthly Full Moon Party from the pier and party up until the morning.
