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weekenders Ko Samui... << KO SAMUI, THAILAND
QUICK GETAWAYS MADE EASY OCTOBER 2015
Where everyone is welcome.
The most popular and commercialized beaches are Chaweng and Lamai, while the northern beaches and their nearby villages of Mae Nam, Bophut
and Bang Rak (Big Buddha) and Choeng Mon provide a quieter and more peaceful alternative.
As one of the prime vacation destinations in southern Thailand, Koh Samui hosts a great choice of nightlife entertainment options with Chaweng being the Samui version of Patong Beach in Phuket. Chaweng has a variety of sophisticated cocktail and dance bars. If you are up for a party then be sure to check out the famous Green Mango nightclub, which is packed with young revellers every night. The club, which can be reached via wooden bridges passing over the Mango River, is famous for its iconic tree house design and huge open air space featuring multiple bars and dance floors.
Away from the hustle and bustle of Chaweng, Lamai is more laid back than its big sister, but there’s still plenty of dining, shopping, spas and great attractions to explore. Choeng Mon Beach in the northeast corner of Samui is just 10 minutes from Chaweng. Unlike the latter, it is a perfect place for those just wanting to relax. Bang Rak, also known as “Big Buddha Beach”, in northeast Samui, offers visitors good swimming and picturesque views. The area
has developed a lot over the past few years and now has plenty of restaurants, shops, and bars.
Samui is well known for its coconuts which can be purchased everywhere. Being an island, seafood is always
a good choice for a meal. The
larger beaches have a number of
Bird’s eye view of Angthong national marine park.
AS THAILAND’S SECOND LARGEST ISLAND AFTER PHUKET, KOH SAMUI IS A FAVORITE FOR TRAVELERS OF ALL KINDS. WHETHER YOU ARE A BUDGET TRAVELER WHO WANTS TO STAY A MONTH IN A BEACHSIDE BUNGALOW OR A WEALTHY TOURIST DROPPING IN FOR A WEEKEND AT ONE OF THE MANY LUXURY RESORTS, KOH SAMUI’S DISTINCTIVE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
Situated in the lower gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui is a tourist hot spot with white
sandy beaches, coral reefs and an abundance of coconut trees.
Ko Samui cocktail
Big Buddha
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