Sunday, July 3, 2011

Koh Samui

Koh Samui is the most popular holiday destination in Thailand. Like Phuket, this resort perfectly combines the picturesque nature and objects of modern tourism - excellent hotels, spas and shopping centers. The third largest island, Koh Samui is located at 84 kilometers from the mainland. Mountain chain crosses the island from east to west, and the territory itself is covered with forest hills and coconut plantations. Beaches with lots of cozy coves surrounded by palm trees. Thanks-specific landscape of Koh Samui offers a wide range of possible spending. The most famous beaches - Chaveng and Lamai located in the eastern part of the island. Around them are built magnificent hotels, shops, clubs, bars and restaurants. If you are looking for a more peaceful place, the small quiet beach located on the south, west and east of the island. In addition to the magnificent crystal clear water and pleasing the eye of tropical flora, you can see a lot of striking beauty, such as Muang Waterfalls. Also on the island, there are attractions, among them - an impressive size statue of Big Buddha, Butterfly Park, elephant show. Particularly noteworthy are a wellness spa, where you can taste all kinds of health massage and other relaxing body and soul treatments. Without a doubt, on the island of Koh Samui Getting Airlines Bangkok Airways does fly to Koh Samui from Bangkok and Phuket, flight time - 1 hour. You can also reach the island on a comfortable bus or train from the capital to the town of Surat Thani (journey time - 11 hours) and then by taxi or on a fast ferry (2 hours) to Koh Samui. You can also use overnight ferry, which should be slower than the day and sent to the Ban Don pier.

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