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Koh Samui is the largest island in the gulf of Thailand and the third largest in Thailand. It began as an island growing coconuts and the stately coconut palm is still in abundance. The island has beautiful sandy beaches, warm sea and great natural beauty, especially if you leave the main road and head inland to more rural areas. You can also get to other islands easily from Samui. There are ferries and quick catamarans to Koh Pangan, Koh Tao etc.

Getting here is easy. Fly from anywhere in the world (see Opodo) to Bangkok and take a domestic flight, ferry, train or bus to Koh Samui. (ferry info. on links page)
By air from Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong. See www.bangkokair.com and www.thaiair.com  By car ferry from the mainland at Suratthani and Donsak. By train and ferry or coach and ferry from Bangkok.

Visas are not required by most European and USA passport holders entering Thailand for a  holiday of 30 days or less. You can check visa requirements at www.th4u.com/visaframe.htm

Currency is the  Thai baht. There are plenty of cash machines on Samui. Travellers cheques are easily changed at the local Banks. A better rate of exchange is given for travellers cheques rather than cash. There is a currency convertor on XE.com Personal Currency Assistant

Getting around is also easy. Car hire and bike hire are inexpensive. There's also songthaew (bus), taxi or pedal power.

Sightseeing is best if you hire a motor bike, a car or even a car and driver for the day. Take one of the many free maps and cruise at your own speed. There are temples, tourist attractions and many things of interest including beautiful waterfalls. You can hire a local boat to take you on a trip to the small islands off Samui or take the organised boat trip to Ang Thong national marine park.

Nightlife in abundance in the Chaweng and Lamai area. If you want a more peaceful holiday head away from these to the quieter areas, especially the west coast.

Things to do for people who like to be on the go. Rock climbing, elephant trekking, golf, cycling, kayaking, snorkeling, diving, tree canopy gliding, cookery classes, the list is almost endless.

Spas are in abundance and world class for beauty treatments, massage, healing etc.

Shopping has always been fun on Samui. Clothing, jewellery, silks, handcrafts, and inexpensive souvenirs can all be bartered for.

Weather is generally high humidity and warm. Late December to the end of March is usually warm and sunny with little rain. April to June can be very hot, above 30°C. July to October is warm and sunny with occasional showers. Mid October to late December has the highest rainfall but still warm, some people love the rainy season.