Thailand is no stranger to tropical beauty. A nation that has consistently been one of the most popular tourism destinations in the world has a tremendous amount to offer, from pristine beaches to lush rainforests. One of Thailand’s greatest treasures is the island of Koh Samui, the third in size of the nation’s islands. Many would associate Koh Samui with back-packing, but in reality the island is far from a rustic travel destination, and there’s many a luxurious Chaweng resort to choose from such as the Anantara Lawana Resort.
There are many reasons to visit Koh Samui, and the primary one of course would be for unsolicited natural splendour. The beaches of this island are widely considered by many to be some of the most beautiful in Asia. As a result there are many festivals and events that take place either on the beaches or within the various resorts on the islands.
Koh Samui does have a reputation for a thriving night-life, with a whole range of clubs, pubs and restaurants to offer. Out of these various establishments there are some geared towards tourists and others that are popular with the locals. Many would recommend avoiding the boring tourist-oriented venues located on the main strip and checking out the more authentic locales for a true Koh Samui experience.
If you’re looking to party there will be many events taking place. Since Koh Samui is a heavily tourism-oriented locale, most of these events garner a very international crowd and even include internationally renowned acts, mostly in the form of DJs.
There’s no better way to end your stay at an island such as this than with some shopping, and the best place to obtains some souvenirs is the night-market which usually takes place on Fridays at ‘Fisherman’s Village’. This is an ideal place to discover a range of authentic local goods such as hand-made accessories fashioned out of items such as coconut shells.
Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.
