Irrestible Attractions At The Tropical Island Of Koh Samui

Koh Samui (or Ko Samui) in Thailand is an international island resort and the discerning traveler’s latest luxury destination. Its natural beauty offers just the right blend of white sandy beaches, coral, lagoons, waterfalls, swaying coconut trees and crystal clear warm water to inspire the vacation mood in even the most bone weary traveler.Attractions at Koh Samui are many and they will definitely make you spell bound.

In Koh Samui, along with the fresh sea breeze and the picturesque locales, one can enjoy all the comforts of a lively pulsating international tourist town as well, since it has every kind of resort, restaurant and bar that any one can want. A curious mix of both the worlds! The holiday options in Koh Samui take account of every strata of tourist and have budget hotels, boutique hotels and the luxurious beachfront villas.

The main beaches here are the Chaweng beach, the Lamai beach, the Maenam beach and the Bophut beach. Other than lazing at the beach, there are the options of sea kayaking, bird watching, sailing, yachting, fishing, jungle trekking, golf and Thai boxing. There is so much to do and something for everyone. One just has to make up one’s mind. The most significant festivals of Koh Samui are the Buffalo Fighting Festival, the Fisherman's Village Festival and the Full Moon Party (Ko Phangan), and of course, being here for one of the festivals will give one a true feel of the culture and traditions of Koh Samui.

Villas Koh Samui- Depicting Luxury In A Redefined Manner

The best and most memorable family holidays are undoubtedly the villa holidays. One can have the best of both the worlds by enjoying the comforts of home in the breathtaking locales of Koh Samui. These Villas have one of the best panoramic views of the sea and the sandy beaches with the swaying coconut trees.

Set amidst beautifully landscaped lush tropical green lawns, these Koh Samui Villas are a vacationer’s dreams come true. Combining the best of traditional and contemporary architecture, the garden villas have fully furnished spacious living rooms, luxurious air-conditioned bedrooms, patios, pools and a kitchen equipped with the modern amenities like a refrigerator, oven, gas stove, dishwasher, microwave, water filtration system, blender, toaster, rice cooker and a coffee/tea maker. The bathrooms are equally well fitted with the best fixtures, a large bath tub and free standing shower. The Koh Samui villas have a washer and dryer for the laundry, and an ironing board. The other services like the daily housecleaning, complete connectivity facility with outside world through telephone and internet, cable TV and so much more do not make you feel for a moment that you are away from home.

And, there can be no better way to wind up a day’s sightseeing and sporting fun than relaxing with a drink on the patio, enjoying the cool sea breeze and the beautiful view, while the children catch up with their favorite show on TV!

Koh Samui- The Treasure Island In The Leaps Of Nature

Koh Samui is one of the most well-known island getaways in Thailand. It is roughly 700 kilometres. South of Bangkok and Bangkok Airways will reach you there in about an hour’s time. Koh Samui is also called the coconut island because of the endless line of coconut palms yielding more than two million coconuts per month.

It offers the weary traveler seemingly infinite golden beaches, sparkling blue waters, abundant greenery and a calm environment. Accommodation is in plenty with luxuriously appointed villas on the beachfront with a clear sea view and private cottages for the more budget conscious. It is quite easy to rent a villa or cottage for the duration of your stay at Koh Samui. These fall in two categories – the luxury villas of resort chains or the private cottage. The resort villa would be a part of a resort or hotel chain with standard amenities in each, but the guests would also be able to use other resort facilities. However, there are many who rent private furnished villas or cottages decorated with individual tastes and traditional Thai hospitality. The owner/manager would be able to give more personalized attention to the client. There are usually support staffs who cook, clean or offer guide facilities if asked. These are more economical for a large group or family holidaying together. It’s a more authentic and traditional experience of Thai hospitality.

Being a major international tourism destination, Koh Samui has plenty of other activities such as spa facilities, exploring waterfalls, elephant rides, paintball, sea sports, diving, fishing, golf, bungee jumping etc than the tourist attractions.

Holidaying at Koh Samui- A Lasting Memory For Ever

Koh Samui is fast emerging as the most popular holiday destination of the sea locked Thailand. Koh Samui is an island of sandy beaches, tall swaying coconut trees, lagoons, picturesque waterfalls, and smiling natives. It offers accommodation options by way of modest budget hotels, resorts and luxury villas. For an ideal family holiday experience, book a 3-4 bedroom luxury villa or resort, and enjoy the glorious tropical island in all its natural beauty.

Thailand is well known for its spa treatments, and Koh Samui has some of the finest spa resorts. A refreshing spa treatment includes a massage and hydrotherapy healing, and it can fire up even the weariest bones. It is pure ambrosia for the body and soul.

The wild natural beauty of the beaches is a treat for sore eyes accustomed to the urban concrete jungle. The most well known beaches of Koh Samui are the Chaweng beach, the Lamai, the Meanam, the Bhophut, and the Choeng Mon, the Ao Tong Takian, the Nathon and the Lipa Noi beach. The luxury villas and resorts in Koh Samui line up along the shoreline, and offer the best vantage view of the magnificent island. A day spent enjoying the sun and the fresh sea breeze could be the best way of ‘getting away from it all’. Another option, of course, is to indulge in some fun sporting activities.

For some sporty fun, the island offers the options of diving, fishing, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing, yachting, trekking, golf, Thai boxing, pool, snooker and so much more.

My Encounter with Koh Samui, the Land of Attractions

A hectic work life coupled with a socially busy calendar makes you feel so stressed out. When the body and mind are clamoring for a refreshing break away from the routine humdrum of life, a holiday in Thailand is just what the doctor ordered! I planned a trip to Koh Samui after a friend recommended it strongly.

Koh Samui is the largest of an archipelago of more than 80 islands. I proceeded towards my hotel, but made a mental note to book myself in a bungalow or villa next time. On the way, my jaded senses took in the breathtaking sandy beaches, the waterfalls and the lush tropical vegetation. I felt calm and tranquil. The cool sea breeze soothed my tired brow. By the time I reached my hotel, I was actually looking forward to my holiday.

Since I wanted this to be a relaxed and recharging break, I decided to proceed to the spa without much further ado. The massage followed by the spa treatment was all that I could wish for. It made me feel invigorated and fresh, and more cheerful than I had felt in ages.

The next day, I hired a motorbike and went sightseeing. I wanted to see the main Ko Samui attractions – the Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha), the Coral Buddha, the Wat Khunaram (Mummified Monk), the Laem Sor’s Pagoda, the Wat Samret, the Buddha Footprints, the famous Hinta Hinyai (Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks) and the Butterfly Garden during my short stay on the beautiful island of Koh Samui.