It is an experience like no other. The country is a vacationer's paradise with a wide variety of options. And when in Thailand, the one place that ought to be on your list of must-visit is Koh Samui. Koh in Thai means Island. Samui is the third largest island that forms a part of the off shore Thailand and is located about eighty kilometres off the east coast of the mainland. It offers a heady mix of activities and it is up to you whether you want to participate in all of them or just spend your holiday lazing around on one of the many spectacular beaches enjoying the brilliant sapphire blue waters. Koh Samui offers a whole range of staying options. You can get some of the best Samui hotel deals ranging from the expensive luxury resorts with private beaches to the very affordable budget hotels all located on the soft beaches.

Samui island boasts of some of the most beautiful and serene beaches in the world. You can choose from Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, Big Buddha, Choeng Mon, Hua Thanon and Maenam beaches. Far from the noisy and populated city life, Samui still has unexplored territory hidden away amid its coconut groves, lush forests and paddy fields. The one thing that perfectly complements the scenic panorama is the unmatched hospitality of the local people. They are warm and friendly and make you feel so welcome that you would want to return here for more holidays.

The clean, white, and palm fringed beaches and the crystal waters amid the gentle breeze make Samui island a popular choice for people from the world over. There is so much to do at this tropical paradise. Some of the activities that you can participate in include a visit to the coral beds at Laem Sed and Tong Takien, the waterfalls and the unusual phallic rock formation at Lamai Bay and even an elephant ride through the natural rain forest. If you are more adventurous, then you have the options of bungee jumping and Muay Thai boxing at the Chaweng beach.

Koh Samui has even more in store. For the party goers, the other side of midnight brings the vibrant nightlife alive. Complete with exhibitions and shows, the clubs at Lamai Beach are very hip and happening. Interestingly, you can find both the upscale western styled bars as well as slightly seedier joints with go-go bars located at Lamai and Chaweng Beaches. Koh Pha Ngan is very popular for its infamous Monthly Full Moon Parties with music and dancing all night long. It is a ritual in honour of the full moon and gives a reason for the revelers to flock to this island.

For all you beach lovers, Koh Samui is a tropical haven which you visit once and just the memories of the fun times will beckon you again! The ideal time to go to Koh Samui is in the dry months from February to June. You will be able able to find some of the best Samui hotel deals over the internet, so start making plans now and enjoy the beautiful island of Samui.