Samui Boat Lagoon Villas
About Koh Samui
Koh Samui, Thailand's third largest island, can easily be reached by a 1 hour direct flight from Bangkok (approximately 30 flights daily), and direct flights from Chiang Mai, Phuket, Singapore, Hong Kong, Pattaya, Krabi and Kuala Lumpur.
The first visitors to Koh Samui were back packers in the 1980's, attracted by the beautiful tranquil coconut beaches and the laidback atmosphere. Whilst some of the beach huts remain many have been replaced by luxurious private villas and 5 star hotels such as
Four Seasons, Sila Evason Hideaway and Santiburi Resort.
The island is easy to get around with the ring road more or less following the coast. It will take you just 1.5 hours to drive round. There are several places of interest such as the waterfalls and the elephant trekking nearby. The interior is very hilly which means you can experience the most dramatic scenery looking down on to the shimmering Gulf of Siam. The Big Buddha is probably the most famous landmark on Samui and after climbing the many stairs up to the statue you are rewarded by a spectacular view over the small harbour.
From the capital Nathon on the west coast you can catch the ferry to the mainland which takes around 1.5 hours or from the north part of the island several ferries can transport you to nearby Koh Phangan (famous for the full moon parties) and Koh Tao which is a paradise for diving, deep sea fishing and snorkelling. Day trips to Koh Tao and other islands can easily be arranged.
Koh Samui has so much to offer all age groups and when it comes to eating and drinking the choice is fantastic! There is an abundance of restaurants, cafes and bars to suit all tastes and pockets. As there is now so much competition the standard is very high. You can enjoy casual Thai meals on the beach very cheaply or let one of the many international chefs cook their sophisticated meals for you in the most spectacular and luxurious settings.
If you enjoy shopping you will find hundreds of shops and stalls selling fake goods, trinkets and souvenirs all over the island but the best choice is on Chaweng Beach Road (about 15 mins by car from Samui Boat Lagoon Villas). It is best to stroll up and down this busy road at night time when cooler. Don't forget to barter! Here you will also find many different bars and restaurants - and also newsagents where you can buy international newspapers. There is now a large Tesco shopping centre (15 mins drive from the Villas) for all your food and drink. The shopping centre also has a very good cinema, excellent hair dressers (men and women) and several eating places such as Fuji japanese restaurant and Swensens ice cream parlour!
Thailand is known as "the land of smiles" and when you meet the people on beautiful Koh Samui you will see why!
This paradise has lots to offer:
•beautiful white sandy beaches.
•wining and dining - the standard of the restaurants is international class and as well as thai food you can also find the best italian, chinese, and western cuisine.
•sports - Koh Samui boasts a world class 18 hole golf course with spectacular sea views, a new 9 hole course, a full range of watersports, diving, deep sea fishing, snorkelling etc.
•shopping - plenty for everyone to suit every taste and budget.
•sight seeing - lots to keep you occupied such as: Big Buddha Temple, waterfalls, elephant trekking etc.
•night life - clubs and bars are mainly in Chaweng, a 15 minute drive away
•spa - massage is a way of life in Thailand, available everywhere and inexpensive. Also five-star spas offering full range of spa and beauty treatments.