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| Samui Island (Koh Samui) |
Overview of SamuiKoh Samui is one of Thailand's most popular travel destinations. With an idyllic climate, white sand beaches, a wealth of activities and water sports to enjoy and an exciting nightlife. Koh Samui is ideal for a fabulous family holiday. The island is a shopper's paradise and there many quality shopping centers as well as bustling night markets. Samui by night provides numerous dining possibilities. Visitors can enjoy delicious Thai cuisine, seafood and international fare at stunning beachfront restaurants. AttractionsKoh Samui has many impressive beaches, each with its own character but it is Chaweng that is undoubtedly the island’s most popular resort area. The majority of the mid-to-low range hotels, bars, restaurants and the infamous nightlife are clustered around central Chaweng, The beach itself can get extremely crowded, especially during the high season. A grove of umbrellas and sun loungers covers the sand. if you enjoy an energetic day at the beach, you can go for a swim, jet-ski, kite board or paraglide here. More relaxing options include a beachfront massage or you can simply tuck into some delicious seafood and enjoy a little people watching.Located at the edge of the Ang Thong National Marine Park, Koh Samui is a paradise for divers and a great place to learn. The island's professionally run dive outfits offer a fantastic range of value-for-money courses and dive packages. Most are foreign-owned shops and dive schools offering dive trips and tuition, and sell equipment. Dive center shops offer certification courses through PADI, NAUI and SSI, all of which will allow students who pass to dive anywhere in the world. After DarkAll beach areas on Koh Samui have a vibrant nightlife but it is Chaweng Beach that attracts most people. With a night market, and a high concentration of bars, restaurants, go-go bars and shows, Chaweng draws the evening crowds. Although it is renowned as party central, remember in Thailand, bars close at 2 am.The main action in central Chaweng is on Beach Road. Lined with popular restaurants and bars, the area is heaving with holidaymakers every night until the wee small hours. Popular restaurants along Beach Road include, Zico's Brazilian Grill & Bar. Guests can choose from a menu that includes succulent grilled meat and fish while they are entertained by live Brazilian music and dance. Time to VisitKoh Samui has two major seasons; the rainy season from May through until October, and the hot season from November through until April. Visitors should not be deterred by the rainy season as there are many sunny days and showers last little more than a couple of hours. September is the wettest month. The peak season for tourists in Samui is from November until February when the average temperature ranges between 22 and 34 degrees Celsius. During this time hotel rates are extremely busy and rates are high.Getting ThereDuring the high season Koh Samui’s recently expanded airport welcomes over a dozen flights a day from Bangkok. Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways have flights to Koh Samui. |
