Koh Samui - Discover The Fascinating Coconut Island

Chaweng Beach is the most famous and developed beach on the east coast of Koh Samui. The six-kilometer-white and clean beach is charming. The underwater world is inviting. It boasts the largest number of dive shops on Koh Samui and offer different types of man-made facilities for its visitors.

Lamai Beach is the second most popular beach on the island. The thriving beach is well-known for its twin grotesque rocks on shore. Various kinds of accommodations are available. A combination of nightlife and local life makes the beach attractive to tourists.

Bo Phut Beach is located on the north coast along Bo Phut Bay. It is tranquil and nice for relaxation. Accommodations are available. Ideal for windsurfing and sailing, Bo Phut is also where people can take a boat to some nearby islands.

Koh Pha-ngan is located on the north of Koh Samui. Here visitors can absorb the charm of nature with rocky landscape and waterfalls. Also It is ideal for adventure-seeking visitors.

Koh Tao is 45 km north of Koh Pha-gnan. The nature here is unspoiled and locals live harmoniously with it. It is a good place for snorkeling and diving as it provides perfect visibility and the rich marine life.

There are many wonderful destinations to visit in Thailand. Why include Koh Samui in your travel plans?

Not that long ago the island was a favorite destination of adventure seeking sun worshipers. These savvy travelers visited Samui long before it was in the guide books. Seaside bungalows were available for as little as 150 baht per night, and you could count on spending day after sunny day on the beach in nearly perfect tranquility. These visitors found there was an almost mesmerizing restful and carefree feel to the island that often kept them here long after they had intended to return home.

Those who have known and loved Samui since those early days may not agree about the current pace of development in some areas, but for the most part they do agree on one thing. The island retains its sleepy magic. Koh Samui is still a paradise.

Tourist arrivals have been increasing steadily in recent years. An impressive island-wide effort was undertaken in late 1999 and continues in early 2000 to improve the island's infrastructure to accommodate these developments. Those who visited prior to 1999 will be astonished at the number of newly paved and widened roads, drainage systems, and perhaps most welcome; the addition of sidewalks in the bustling villages of Chaweng and Lamai - home to many of the islands hotels, nightlife and shopping areas.

However much of the island, especially the south coast, remains largely undeveloped. A day spent on scooters or in a jeep exploring this lush underbelly is a day of sheer serendipity. With its spectacular and astonishingly diverse flora, and its dozy little neighborhoods peopled by some of the world's most amiable islanders, this kind of exploration is sure to provide the delights you imagined when you planned your holiday.

Short direct flights here now depart several times a day from Bangkok, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore. You can also arrive by train, bus and boat.