What can I say, well, Koh Samui is the most paradise like place I’ve ever been, and i’ve got to tell you, I’ve travelled through places and nothing beats Koh Samui. Koh Samui is simply my most desired island destination of all time. It must be as this is my fourth year in a row returning to this island! Koh Samui is a small, relatively unspoilt tropical island paradise off the southern coast of Thailand, in the Gulf of Siam, and its tallest buildings rise no higher than the tallest palm tree. The interior of Samui is hilly and covered with tropical jungle, having spectacular views and waterfalls that sweep down to perfect white-sand beaches and an azure blue sea. The north coast of Samui witnesses some of the finest sunrises and sunsets in the world.

Highlights:
(1) Round Island Trip (via Suzuki jeep or scooter)
(2) The Full Moon Party (world’s most exotic and coolest dance party)
(3) Spa Massage (one of the cheapest in the world with top class facilities)
(4) Bophut (The Old Fishermans Village)
(5) Big Buddha (awesome Buddha statue)
(6) Northern Coast (witness the finest sunrises and sunsets in the world)
(7) Thong Krut (quiet local village)
(8) Watch the tourists on Chaweng Main Strip at night. (Even better, join them during the day on Chaweng Beach

Quick Tips/Suggestions:
Whilst Chaweng and Lamai are becoming relatively spoilt by tourism, the smaller coastal villages are still untouched–-look at Thong Krut on the south coast and Maenam in the north. Don’t miss Nathon, the island’s unspoilt capital (a good place to get a ferry to either the mainland Surat Thani or the islands of Koh Tao, Koh Phangan). Nathon is nowhere near as touristy as Chaweng and has great food, a lively market, and every evening, lots of local food stalls on the ferry car-park harbourfront, where you can eat well alongside the locals for a few baht.

WHERE TO HAVE FUN: On Samui, you’ll find a few nightclubs and discotheques if you like that kind of entertainment. I can recommend Green Mango, Reggae Pub (on Chaweng Beach) and Bauhaus, Super Sub (on Lamai Beach). There are also smaller pubs and bars all over the island. Enjoy! So called girlie bars are common and a little more expensive. If you are a man, do not be surprised if one of the girls wants to follow you to your room. Normally she is not too serious if she says that she is in love with you though. She is doing it as a work to support herself and sometimes also her family.

WHERE TO EAT: For top dining that doesn’t bruise your wallet, try:
The Ninja Crepe: This outlet opens 24 hours, serves the best and cheapest seafood in Koh Samui with exceptional hospitality. Owned by a Japanese and his Thai wife.
The Mangrove: The Menu is short, but excellent from this young, talented French chef–my first choice.

Best Way to Get Around:
The best advice is to hire a car or motor bike or even take a taxi (after hard negotiating); even better, jump on a songthaew (local pick-up bus) and travel around the island.