Koh Samui A mountainous island, Koh Samui boasts warm clear waters and palm-fringed beaches, offering the holidaymaker a quieter and simple life where rest and rejuvenation is top of the priority list.

Koh Samui is just 40 kilometres off the Thai peninsula and offers the idyllic tropical island getaway though is probably the more expensive of Thailand’s island options. A mountainous island, at only 30 kilometres long, it boasts warm clear waters and palm-fringed beaches. It provides the holidaymaker a quieter and simple life where rest and rejuvenation is top of the priority list.

The main dining and entertainment area is Chaweng Beach with most of the accommodation found on this part of the island. With some of the best scuba diving and fishing in the region, there are no high-rises to be found on the island with the scenery blending into the palm trees and countryside as much as possible. Perfect for couples or families, the quiet beaches are ideal for a romantic moonlit stroll or some family-fun water activities.