SAMUI BEACH VILLAS

Koh Samui Map & Information

Koh Samui (Kho or Ko Samui as it is sometimes spelt) is a tropical island off the east coast of Thailand that is surrounded by turquoise seas and beautiful white sandy beaches. It is located in the Gulf of Thailand, approximately 700 km south of Bangkok and is east of Surat Thani.

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Samui is the third largest island in Thailand and measures about 20 km wide by 25 km long. It is part of an archipelago of many other islands, including Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, and the Ang thong national marine park. There is a main ring road around the island, which runs past sleepy fishing villages, coconut groves and many spectacular photo opportunity points.

The island has a mountainous interior which is covered in a tropical jungle with interesting tracks and trails over the interior that offer breathtaking views.

There are regular connections from Samui airport that give easy access to the rest of the world via Suvarnabhumi , the new Bangkok International Airport. There are also direct flights from Samui to Phuket, Pattaya, Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur.

The island climate is predominantly sunny with calm seas for most of the year but May and November are considered to be the wet seasons. The temperature is generally between 25�C and 35�C but sometimes rises above 40�C in April.

Koh Samui offers a wide variety of accomodation, activities and facilities. Whilst the island is renowned for its tropical beaches, coconut palms, spa facilities, exotic nightlife, friendly people and its amazing choice of restaurants it also caters for the adventure enthusiasts.

Samui may have a relaxed, laid back atmosphere, but the jungles and beaches offer every activity imaginable. The island has an exhilarating array of water sports such as snorkelling, scuba diving, sea canoeing, kite boarding (or kite surfing as it is sometimes known), windsurfing, sailing and fishing. There are also regular boat and ferry trips to nearby islands including the unspoilt national Ang thong marine park, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Koh Tan and Koh Mudsum.

For the golf enthusiasts there is the Santaburi 18-hole championship golf course, two nine-hole golf courses and several golf driving ranges, one of which is just down the road in Lamai. Mountain biking, horse-riding, go-karting, Muay Thai boxing, tennis and beach volleyball offer alternative sporting opportunities.

Whilst you are on holiday you may prefer a more relaxing form of enjoyment. There are Thai Cooking and Massage Courses and World Class Spas, Luxury Retreats, Health and Beauty centres. Samui Ridgeway Estate Spa and Retreat is one such luxury sanctuary.  It is nestled on the mountain top overlooking Thong Krut.  Shopping and night entertainment are available about 10 minutes away in Lamai and 25 minutes away in Chaweng. These centres are close enough to be convenient but far enough away to allow a peaceful night�s sleep!

There are also many restaurants and beach bars on the island that offer local, fusion and international cuisine and drinks that would be hard to match anywhere in the world.

If all of the above are not enough there are still other attractions such as the aquarium and tiger zoo, butterfly farm, elephant trekking, snake farm, crocodile shows, monkey training shows, cultural centres and waterfalls. Whilst all of this may sound exhausting most visitors are content to laze the days away on the beaches, soaking up the sun and cooling off in the clear turquoise waters.

Whilst we have compiled a few ideas to whet the appetite, each villa is also equipped with further details and an information manual. For more suggestions on taxi bookings, car hire, tours, leisure activities and reputable travel agents do not hesitate to ask the villa manager.

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