Ko Samui Thailand

White sandy beaches, clear blue waters and amazing sunsets against a palm fringed landscape epitomizes the perfect island getaway and Ko Samui, Thailand's rapidly growing tourist destination, offers the best in tropical island life. Situated in the gulf of Thailand, Ko Samui, has developed into a holiday paradise, retaining its small island feel while catering for travellers from across the globe.

Ko Samui has only recently established itself as a tourist destination and a combination of factors, including its geographical location, climate and local facilities, has seen the influx of travellers steadily increase year on year. Ko Samui is Thailand's premier holiday destination after Bangkok and Phuket with sun loving tourists enjoying the best of tropical island life in this coastal haven. Ko Samui's geographical location allows for a more temperate climate with shorter rainy seasons than other parts of Thailand and life in Ko Samui revolves around the coastline since the central mountainous region is relatively uninhabited.

Visiting Ko Samui, you can bypass mainland Thailand and jet into Samui International Airport from other popular Southeast Asian destinations like Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Ko Samui's culture, cuisine and people are a reflection of Thailand's rich diversity, neatly wrapped into a tropical island paradise. Dotted with many small fishing villages throughout the island, Ko Samui offers some of the best of Thai cuisine with an abundant supply of fresh seafood available in world class restaurants, eateries and bars that have sprouted up across the island.

Ko Samui has become well known for its beautiful beaches with Chaweng and Lamai being the most popular. There is no shortage of entertainment in Ko Samui, whether you opt for sports like kayaking, snorkelling or speed boating, visiting the abundance of shops and restaurants or just touring the island and taking in the sights like the 12 metre golden Big Buddha or Ang Thong National Marine Park. With the economy of Ko Samui dependent on tourism, luxury private villas with pools are available throughout the island and offer the best in Thai hospitality and services.

Visiting Southeast Asia on your next holiday, Ko Samui, Thailand should definitely be on your itinerary if you want a mix of Thai hospitality set in a tropical island paradise. Fun in the sun, beautiful beaches and lush tropical vegetation makes Ko Samui one of Thailand's untouched gems, with the ambience of island life and comfort of luxury facilities creating the perfect holiday destination.