Koh Samui – The perfect tropical escape
Koh Samui is the third largest island in Thailand and fast becoming one of the most sought after holiday destinations in the world. With outstanding natural beauty, a vibrant nightlife and a superior international restaurant scene, Koh Samui is an ideal location for a long and laid-back holiday in Koh Samui villas. The island is surrounded by travel-worthy locations that will make your trip to Koh Samui the best experience of your life.
Major attractions of Koh Samui
Koh Samui is part of the Angthong archipelago, which features the untouched Angthong National Marine Park. Trips are available to the park on a daily basis and one of the best tours available is with Blue Stars Kayaking. They allow you to get up close to nature by kayak. Chaweng Beach and Lamai Beach are other popular areas of Koh Samui for their stunning sandy beach, boasting water sports and vibrant nightlife. Some other major attractions and activities to enjoy are the picturesque waterfalls, elephant trekking, 4WD mountain tours, grand temples and evening Walking Street markets.
Rent a luxurious holiday villa on Koh Samui
A villa holiday on Koh Samui affords all the luxuries of modern living alongside traditional culture and tropical island beauty. Explore the contrasting towns and beaches in our in-depth guide, and browse some of the stunning Koh Samui villas on offer. Some of the most popular luxury holiday villas are the beachfront or hillside sea view villas of which there are many to choose from. Koh Samui's international airport is continually hailed as one of the finest in the world, and is linked with direct flights to Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong.
Bophut Beach – get the perfect bohemian feeling
Bophut beach known as "Fisherman's Village" exudes a bohemian feeling. Fisherman's village is unique with its charming, relaxed atmosphere, one-way slow traffic system (no car parking in the street) and the few remaining antique like houses. Bophut is an amazing place to spend a holiday, far from the crowd and featuring a lovely village with restaurants and pubs. Honeymooners will discover luxurious Bophut Beach villas and will be able to walk along the sands to discover the village in the evenings, enjoying the romantic sunset along the way. Families will feel secure having their children play on a safe beach without strong waves and having plenty of activities and water sports for the grown-ups.
Major tourist attractions in Bophut Beach
Bophut is reputed for its fantastic dining options. You will find seafront restaurants serving Thai, Italian, Mexican, Indian, steaks and seafood galore. Some of the more popular places to visit are The Shack which is well known as one the island’s best steakhouses. The Emerald Irish Pub that serves up great value pub fare and has live music most nights and of course all the televised sport you could want. Every Friday evening sees Samui’s famous Walking Street in the village. The road is closed to traffic and there are dozens of stalls set up selling unique food, clothes and local handicrafts. A holiday to Samui would not be complete without a visit to Walking Street.
Rent a luxurious villa at Bophut Beach
There are many seafront apartments to rent in Bophut and a great selection of sea view villas in the hills behind the beach. These accommodations are just a 5 min drive from the village with stunning views to the village, the sea and Samui’s sister island of Koh Phangan. Villas in Bophut are highly sought-after as this area is very popular with families and groups of friends. This village gives you a taste of the “old” Samui but also offers the perfect location for gathering with friends or for a romantic getaway. The experience you will gain with your stay around Bophut Beach will stay with you for a lifetime.
