The island of Koh
Samui in Thailand has a character so diverse that just a single visit is
unlikely to be enough to fully unravel everything that this tropical paradise
has to offer. For this reason, a great number of tourists return to this third
largest among Thai islands. What they seek are repeated interludes with the
storied Koh Samui attractions, which seem to be a continuing source of unending
delights and surprises.
It isn’t uncommon
too that many travellers
have chosen to make a permanent home in Koh Samui and weave their life to this
island offering more than just delight to the senses. Some stayed for good in
Koh Samui because the living here is relatively easy and the way of life not
only less expensive but also rich with the laid-back lifestyle not likely to be
found in bustling metropolitan centers. Koh Samui offers a natural splendor
that perfectly creates a setting conducive to a tempo so unhurried that life
can be enjoyed each tick of the minute.
Where the island weaves magic
Moreover,
visitors need not look hard at places by which to partake of the magical spell
of Koh Samui. Splendid accommodations in the island are plenty, an epitome of
which is the ShaSa Resort cradled by lush forests and greeneries at Koh Samui’s
southern tip. Essentially, the island amazes with its combination of an
agreeable climate, stunning panorama of mountains and seas, quaint local flora
and fauna, as well as the ubiquitous pristine white beaches.
Then there’s the
hospitality of the local residents, vaunted for their friendliness even to
strangers. Partaking of their cuisine and charming local customs likewise can
be a memorable experience. For those Westerners who chose to tarry a bit
longer, the availability of expert but inexpensive medical care locally counts
as yet another reason for an extended stay at Koh Samui. As appreciable, there
are international institutions of learning in the island, facilities that
helped convince many expatriates and foreigners that the island is indeed worth
having as their permanent base.
An amazing fusion
But for the tourists
at large, Koh Samui’s beckoning call will be the island’s many natural wonders
and the leisure activities so deftly woven into it without sacrificing modern-day
conveniences. Taking a trip to Koh Samui means the joy of swimming in crystal
clear waters or diving its coral reels teeming with colorful marine life and
other amazing sea denizens. A sojourn in the island likewise opens relaxing
choices such as the spa treatments, which too have become a trademark to the generous
offerings of Koh Samui.