Koh-Samui

Located off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus in Thailand, Koh Samui is Thailand's third largest island. With tourism emerging as the most dominant source of revenue, this destination offers vacationers all of the benefits of small island life with the sophistication of a big city. Visitors are sure to be surprised by the luxurious accommodations, five star cuisine, and sizzling night life. Whatever your pleasure may be, you are likely to find it on Koh Samui.

The beaches of Koh Samui are world class, many have bars and dining available on the beach, and you may find that you never leave it throughout the duration of your trip. If you find yourself getting restless, you may want to enjoy a day at the spa, go shopping in the Chaweng district, or dine in one the many five star hotel restaurants.

There are many avenues with which one may enjoy the natural splendors of the island, sightseers have their choice of day tours, eco tours, diving, elephant rides, or island excursions. Expect to be awestruck by waterfalls, lagoons, rain forests, and rock formations.

Nightlife is the Chaweng district is red hot, offering tourists a variety of bars and clubs catering to every scene. Night owls should also check out the Lamai beach area, known for its mud wrestling, foam parties, and live music. Visitors of Koh Samui often travel by ferry to the Koh Phangan Full Moon Party. Held monthly, these epic parties can be in excess of 20,000 attendees. Revelers come to meet, greet, drink and dance to the rhythmic beats of club music. Merrymakers be warned that police do randomly stop attendees coming and going to these parties.

Located off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus in Thailand, Koh Samui is Thailand's third largest island. With tourism emerging as the most dominant source of revenue, this destination offers vacationers all of the benefits of small island life with the sophistication of a big city. Visitors are sure to be surprised by the luxurious accommodations, five star cuisine, and sizzling night life. Whatever your pleasure may be, you are likely to find it on Koh Samui.

The primary language spoken in Koh Samui is Thai.