Sunday, June 21, 2009

Healing yourself at the spa heaven-Koh Samui

Holidaying at Thailand is incomplete without its well known massages. If you want to take a break from your workaholic routine life to relax and recharge your batteries, there can be no better getaway than Koh Samui. The idyllic island retreat is renowned for its spa treatment and massages, and its breathtaking locales breathe life into the most jaded nerves.
Spa and Massage Resorts

Most up-market holiday resorts and luxury spa resorts in Koh Samui have in-house spas and day spas, like oasis of serenity and indulgence. Patrons do not have to step out of the precincts to avail of the holistic services which heal body, mind and spirit. Some of the other famous spa centers of are the Eranda Herbal Spa, the Bo Phut Resort and Spa, the Living Senses Spa and Yoga, the Santiburi Spa, the Kamalaya Spa, the Bandara Spa and the New Leaf Resort and Spa.

Health and Beauty Treatments
The spa resorts are specially designed both as inviting and relaxing retreats, hence the theme of wood, water, herbal fragrance and low lighting sets the right ambiance to induce a tranquil and meditative state of mind. The programs and services like herbal hair and body masks, aromatic steam baths, colon cleansing for detoxification, facial treatments, body wraps, foot packs and many more such treatments make for an unforgettable experience. After a rub-down by the professional masseuses, even the most fatigued of travelers feels sufficiently revitalised to enjoy the manifold splendors of Koh Samui.

Koh Samui is no less than a doctor’s prescription for mental, physical and spiritual rejuvenation.

Fun never ends at Koh Samui

For a holiday filled with just sun, sand and surf-tipped waves, there can be no better destination than Koh Samui. The most sought after paradise island of Thailand, Koh Samui offers accommodation options from picturesque beach resorts and boutique resorts to the private holiday villas. Of course, there are mid-range hotels and motels too.
Koh Samui has an interesting event calendar, and it is a good idea to plan your visit in time to witness one of these.

Buffalo Fighting Festival is one of the best-known rituals of Ko Samui, and is held on special occasions like the New Year’s Day. The buffaloes are decorated with ribbons and gold-painted leaves, and patrons egg them on with encouraging cries and cheering.

Full Moon Party is held every month on the full moon night at the Had Rin Nok Beach on the Ko Phangan beach. It is a huge event, with about 10,000 -12,000 international tourists participating in the music, dance and drink revelry all night long.

The Fisherman's Village Festival is a five-day festival and you can get a feel of the local culture by joining in the celebrations with loud music, dancing, fun and delicious native food.

Ten Stars Samui Art Party is an annual cultural event, and it showcases the artwork of international artists. It is attended by art lovers from all over the world.

Bowling Championship is an annual bowling event held in May.

Avis Samui Tennis Open is the annual amateur tennis tournament held in July.

Samui Regatta is the annual sailing tournament, and attracts competitors from all over the world.

Attractions unbound at Thailand

Every visitor thinks that whatever place he has been to is the best. He can go and on about the majestic beauty, calmness or uniqueness of that place. So if someone is fond of Beautiful beaches and attractions of Thailand, it is very obvious that he will advice everyone else to at least visit these places in a lifetime.

Same goes for other places. For those who are smitten by the beaches will tell another story of adventure, fun and exhilaration one must experience there. Thailand as a tourist destination offers some really amazing options. Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Angthong, Ko Phangan, ang Yuan, Suratthani are some of them. However, the most popular one is Koh Samui. Especially, if you are one of those who love to party and dance till the wee hours, Koh Samui is the place for you.

Green Mango or Soi Green Mango, next to Chaweng Bach Road; Reggae Pub on Chaweng Beach and Bauhaus, Super Sub On Lamai Beach is some of the hot pubs which party-goers will swear by. Many other smaller pubs and bars are spread all over the island. So you can choose depending on your style of music and hard drinks, of course, the kind of pub you want to visit.

There are many ‘girlie bars’ also, so don’t be surprised if you found yourself being followed by an elegant lass to your room. A word of caution, don’t take her words that she is in love with you too seriously, because she may be doing all that to earn a bit more bucks for herself and her family.