Saturday, January 19, 2013

Accommodation In Beautiful Koh Samui

By Steven M Slade


Koh Samui is the third largest island in Thailand, and one of the most beautiful. The island is situated in the Gulf of Thailand approximately 700km south of Bangkok and approximately 80 km east of the South Thailand coast. The island has been incredibly popular with visitors to Thailand for many years, and many people rent villas, stay in resorts or simple bamboo huts during their holiday on Koh Samui.

Koh Samui is a very popular island paradise with white powdery sand and palm fringed beaches. The island has something for everyone, from independent travelers to families on vacation. There are some commercial beaches on the island, as well as quiet beaches that are much more relaxed.

The main and most commercial beach is known as Chaweng Beach. At seven kilometers long it is the longest beach on the island, with white powdery sand and clear blue waters. The beach has everything from expensive resorts to backpacker friendly bungalows along the beachfront. The beach also has many restaurants that serves all kinds of cuisine from all over the world, and of course delicious spicy Thai food and fresh seafood. The beach also has excellent nightlife on the main walking street just in from the beach.

Quieter beaches include, Mae Nam Bophu, Bank Rak and Choeng Mon. These beautiful beaches are perfect if you want to have a part of a beach to yourself so you can relax without the crowds. There are plenty of accommodation options on these beaches that are suitable for families or backpackers.

There are plenty of attractions on Koh Samui aside from the beaches. You can easily rent a scooter on the island, which makes the interior more accessible and is a great way to explore.

One temple that is a must see is Wat Phraya, which is also called the Big Buddha Temple. This stunning temple is a classic Thai Buddhist wat and contains a 15 meter high statue of the Buddha. Another fantastic temple is Wat Khunaram that contains a mummified monk!

The Island of Koh Samui has something for everyone, whether you are a backpacker or a family on vacation. You can enjoy swimming, sun-bathing, partying and wide variety of water-sports on the island. You can find suitable accommodation on the island, including bungalows, resorts and even long term villa rentals. Check out accommodation online and start planning your holiday on the tropical island paradise that is Koh Samui.




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