The Seduction Of Koh Samui

What is it that makes island life so seductive?activities, including some that showcase the local
Perhaps it's the barefoot informality of everydayculture and wildlife. If you've got limited time you
living, the feel of sand under your feet, thecan just sign up for a one-day island tour which
swaying coconut palms, the glorious sunsets overwill show you all the attractions of Samui in one
the turquoise sea, or the long warm days full ofwhistle-stop day.
possibilities. In fact it's all those things and muchYou can visit the Big Buddha temple with its
more, and where better than the Thai island of15-meter high Buddha images looming over the
Koh Samui to experience island life to the full?coat, the curious Grandmother and Grandfather
The great thing about Koh Samui is your range ofRocks at the south of Lamai Beach, Namuang
options. You might well choose to spend yourwaterfalls and the town of Nathon which serves
whole time on the beach. With its fine white sand,as the island's administrative capital.
canopies of coconut palms and inviting sea, this isOther more specialized tours give you insights into
understandable.Samui culture. You can see monkeys scrambling
You have many options when it comes to Kohup coconut palms to harvest coconuts and take
Samui beaches. You can hang out on livelyan elephant ride down to a waterfall. Other
beaches such as Chaweng which are alwaysencounters with local fauna are available including
crowded with holiday makers and enjoy the buzzbutterflies, snakes and crocodiles.
of beach sports and social life. Or find your ownEvenings on Koh Samui usher in a new phase of
secluded spot away from it all and sprawl on yourisland life. Perhaps you'd like guzzling on freshly
private stretch of sand with just a book forcaught seafood cooked over an open fire under
company.the stars. Or if French or Italian fare is more to
Then if you prefer something more active, Samuiyour liking, you can find that, too. For authentic
offers a huge range of choices. You can charter aSamui cuisine, head to Ban Huathanon Seafood in
boat and go snorkeling among the coral reefs orFisherman Village at Bo Phut Beach in the north of
just take boat trips to nearby islands. You havethe island.
plenty of possible destinations; the Koh SamuiAnd if you'd prefer the laid back lifestyle and quiet
archipelago contains over 60 islands. Other waternights, you can walk along the beach or visit a
sports include jet skiing, water skiing, speedboats,quiet bar or cafe. And the pulsating nightlife of
parasailing and banana boat riding.Chaweng's Beach Road is there all night. Real
Back on dry land, you can get your thrills blastingparty people will head on a boat and go full moon
off an AK47 at the shooting range, go carting orpartying on nearby Koh Phangan.
if you're really into adrenaline sports, take aWhen it comes to accommodation, your island life
bungee jump. If golf is your thing, there are golfcan be as basic or as elaborate as your wish.
courses and some hotels have their own facilities.Whether you want a beachside hut with a
For the full Monty, head for the internationalthatched roof and bamboo balcony or the most
standard Santiburi Country club with eighteenluxurious 5-start resort, Koh Samui hotels have it
scenic holes in the foothills behind Mae Nam Beach.all. Chaweng Beach is home to a huge array of
To explore Samui, you can go for walks in thequality Koh Samui hotels to suite all tastes and
lush tropical jungles in the hilly inland. If you've gotpockets.
strong legs, you could hire a bike and make a tripLiving the island life means you can choose
right around the island. You can see the contrastexactly the kind of life you want to lead and koh
between the less developed southern part of theSamui travel is easy and convenient. So make
island and the tourist enclaves of the north.your reservation today and get ready for total
For something more organised Samui has lots ofpleasure.