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" />When I think about Koh Samui it conjures up palm-fringed beaches, 5-star resorts, lazy days relaxing on sun lounges dipping in and out of the ocean, cocktails in the afternoon at the Pool Bar and an invigorating Thai massage under a grass roofed open-sided hut on the beach!
On my second visit to this resort island off the coast of Thailand, I could have easily grabbed my luggage off the ship and stopped here for a while. Koh Samui is one of my favourite places in South East Asia and re-visiting it for a day on our last port stop on our cruise was a treat.
Our ship anchored outside the busy port at Nathon. We decided we would spend our day in the main town on the island, Chaweng Beach. With 6 kms of white sandy beach, resort hotels, a hopping nightlife, numerous restaurants and shopping opportunities this makes Chaweng the most popular place on the island’s east coast.
However if you want to go exploring there are many more beaches to discover such as Lamai Beach, Bophut Beach, Maenam Beach and Big Buddha Beach.
There are many things to do on this island paradise, apart from just lounging around on one of the beautiful beaches. You can:
But at the end of the day it is all about the beach and you can even shop here or get a massage!
I couldn’t think of a better way to end our cruise than in this tropical island paradise. Koh Samui is one place I could definitely return to again and again, just for the sheer relaxing vibe that it exudes.
Kathy was a 50 something year old when she started up this blog 6 years ago, but has since turned over another decade and is now in her early 60s. She is married with two adult children and lives on the Tweed Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Kathy enjoys living life to the fullest and loves to keep fit and active by maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Some of her interests include reading, photography, travelling, cooking and blogging! Kathy works part-time as a freelance writer but her real passion is travelling and photographing brilliant destinations both within Australia and overseas and writing about it.
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Johanna
May 27, 2016We visited Koh Samui way back in 1990 when Sam was about 9 months old. It was a sleepy island then and the destination you went to when fed up with Phuket! Looks like it’s changed a lot but still retains it’s beachy, laid back charm :)
Kathy
May 28, 2016Koh Samui is lot more laid back than Phuket. In fact I wouldn’t bother with Phuket anymore. Koh Samui, although a lot more touristy these days is a beautiful place. I love the bars on the beach here. :)
Miriam
May 27, 2016Looks like absolute island paradise Kathy. Wonderful photos.
Kathy
May 28, 2016Thank you Miriam. Koh Samui is a gorgeous island paradise and a place I could easily return to for a complete rest and relaxing time and time again. :)
raehilhorst
May 27, 2016Never heard of it, you get around. I’m living life through your fabulous posts xxx
Kathy
May 28, 2016Really? I thought everyone had heard of Koh Samui. I remember that here and Nusa Dua (in Bali) were the go to places years ago. If you enjoyed Bali you would love it here as it is a lot less hectic. :)
Michelle Weaver (@pinkypoinker)
May 27, 2016The Na Muang waterfalls look amazing. Lovely picturesque environment by the look of it!
Kathy
May 28, 2016Koh Samui is a pretty little island. I love the place. :)
suessoapbox
May 28, 2016That looks wonderful. Friends go most christmases and I thought it was only to get away from family, but your photos show the place itself is the real draw card.
Kathy
May 28, 2016Koh Samui has grown in popularity as an alternative from the very hectic and touristy places like Phuket and Bali. You can easily keep entertained for at least a week here or do absolutely nothing at all! :)