One of the most exquisite destinations for travel in Thailand that includes adventure, scuba diving, water sports, fine food and shopping - Koh Samui, or simply Samui is the place for romantic getaway ideas to take a break.
Thriving with dive shops, restaurants, souvenir shops, bars, as well as other amenities, you will be delighted with the natural tropical environment.
Samui sits off the eastern coast of southern Thailand, situated approximately 80 Km. out in the Gulf of Thailand. Today, tourism is the primary source of economic activity, surpassing fishing and coconut harvesting in the past.
Getting to Samui isn’t difficult since there are daily flights being operated by Bangkok Airways to Koh Samui from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya as well as a twice weekly flight to Koh Samui from Krabi.
Koh Samui has the ability to present you with an active, energetic, and exciting time, or a relaxed, soothing occasion. The splendor and charm of the island appeals to all types of travelers who find the uniqueness so fascinating
If scuba diving is your thing, or if you are interested in learning to dive, Koh Samui offers up some of the most enjoyable dive sites in and around Thailand. All levels of scuba divers can be accommodated, whether a beginner or at an advanced level, you will be thrilled and intrigued when exploring the dive sites and shipwrecks.
There are several beautiful sites to see while exploring the island. Big Buddha is a beach club at the famous Nikki Beach area, and another popular beach is known as Beach Republic, famous for Sunday brunches. Down the road you will find Grandmother and Grandfather Rock, known as Hin Ta Hin Yai. These two famous granite rocks along the shore are considered among the Miu people to be the beginning of their culture.
Maenam sits in the north, having abundant sandy shores and serene waters, it is ideal for children of families since the water isn’t deep and it isn’t as loud or as crowded as some of the other areas.
Samui Aquarium is also interesting as it contains a number of noteworthy local species of tropical fish and plant life.
Bophut is a small fishing village which provides tourists with more than enough shops, restaurants, cafes and beachfront bars where you can take pleasure in magnificent sunsets and an outlying view of Koh Phangan.
If you are in the mood for relaxation, Koh Samui hotels and resorts offer a number of spa packages for you to indulge in. Some of these packages are simple and provide spa treatments and various massages, while other packages are quite extensive and may include a complete regimen of diet, fitness, meditation, yoga, physiotherapy, and tai chi.
After you feel refreshed and energized, it’s time to take in the profusion of splendid shops, and head out for a night on the town for some exquisite seafood, bar hopping, cabaret shows, or simply gaze at the stars on the beach.
Koh Samui is the place where you will find dazzling white sand beaches, clear skies with balmy weather, flourishing tropical gardens and soft sea breezes that shouldn’t be missed.
