Ko Samui, spell bounding as usual...

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I left my heart in Koh Samui & I need to go back for it...

Koh Samui is the original Thai island. Where once it drew backpackers and ravers for its sensational beaches with cheap huts and full-moon parties; now it has grown up and smartened up, its not-so-rustic beach bungalows honed down to the very last detail - Koh Samui now has some of the best luxury villas anywhere in the world, several excellent beach hotels, and some first-class spas.

White sand, rustic-chic beach shacks, a hammock gently swaying between two palm trees as a turquoise sea laps at the shore… But each is quite distinct from the next, with its own characteristics; and there are dozens to choose from.

From turquoise water to brilliant sunshine, and water sports to culture, it offers a tantalising array of choices for everyone. Tropical coconut groves, starch white beaches and countless coral reefs vie for your attention as you lay back on a beach-lounger and contemplate what to do and see.
All of which makes it ideal for those who want the joy of a beach holiday in Thailand without any of the roughness around the edges.
 Indulge yourself in any of our villas below, all of them are beach fronts with air con bedrooms, private swimming pools & cooks on call.

Chaweng Beach
Popular, Busy & Touristy
Chaweng is one of the main tourist hot spot beach destinations and is where all the action happens. Although it is the busiest, it is also one of the prettiest, with a long 7km stretch of white sand. While there are some large resorts in the area, the crowd in Chaweng tends to be younger as a lot of popular beach bars can be found in the area.

Lamai Beach
Popular but Quieter
Located about half an hour from Chaweng, the beach is definitely a lot quieter. During the day, you can go for a quiet stroll or on a leisurely swim without any hassles.
The famous rocks that Koh Samui is known for “Hin Ta and Hin Yai rocks” are located at the very end of Lamai Beach.

Bang Ko Beach
Yellow Sand, Beach Swimming
Known as the home to the famous Fisherman’s Village, Bang Ko and Bo Phut are long beaches, and traditionally fisherman’s village. Nowadays, you will find a plethora of boutique resorts, restaurants, and watersports activities.
Lovely beach area, it's a good place to swim and relax.

All of Koh Samui makes it ideal for those who want the joy of a beach holiday in Thailand without any of the roughness around the edges. Honeymooners can take their pick of super-luxe hotels, beach clubs and Michelin-starred restaurants; parents can go for family-friendly hotels with childcare and splash pools and Western food (there's even a branch of Boots); nervous first-timers can make their first foray into South-East Asia surrounded by home comforts and limited creepy-crawlies. 
Koh Samui is also possibly the best yoga and spa destination in the world. Kamalaya, set high in the rainforest, is our number-one destination spa and wellness retreat: the lodges are beautifully designed in local timber and stone - classic Thai architecture, all wood and greenery, open to the elements and surrounded by banana trees and bougainvillea. Another is Absolute Sanctuary, another leading yoga retreat that is so good as to be life-changing.

Ko Samui Airport (USM) is a private airport originally built by Bangkok Airways, which is still the main operator and was for a long time the only airline with services to Ko Samui.
Visa-on-Arrival and Visa-Free entries are available at Samui Airport for some nationalities.

As on many islands in Thailand, motorbikes are available for rent. Compared to other nearby islands, Samui's road system is very developed and there are plenty of taxis cruising about, although it's a challenge to get them to use their meters.

Kayaking
The calm water surrounding Koh Samui and Koh Musdum are ideal for kayaking.

Diving
Koh Samui is widely known to have some of the best dive sites in all of Asia. There are many diving schools such as PADI that teach you everything you need to know before you set out into the wild blue yonder.

Fishing
Koh Samui with its vibrant marine life is an ideal fishing spot. There are many local schools around.

Angthong National Marine Park
Made up of an archipelago of 42 islands, Angthong National Marine Park sits pretty in the Gulf of Thailand with its characteristic limestone mountains that soar into the sky and are fringed by thick jungle and white sand beaches.