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| The island is truly a magnificent tourist haven |
Of the 23 million tourist arrivals that the Association
of Thai Travel Agents expects in Thailand in 2013, many would likely find their
way in Koh Samui. Indeed there are plenty of things to do and things to see in
this island, which is among the three largest in the country. Tourist love
going to the island because of its tropical splendour and natural beauty. It is
the perfect setting that has created many wonderful vacation memories and
stands to create many more.
It won’t be an exaggeration to say that an
initial visit to this island can be a viral experience. Its attractions are so
enchanting that a Samui vacation may not only be repeated year after year. Such
a positive addiction can likewise extend to the visitors’ circle of family,
relatives, and friends. The imprint that this island leaves to travellers has
become so indelible that not a few of them have in fact chosen to have a
permanent base at Koh Samui.
The reasons for the alluring spell that this island
has, besides its natural grandeur, are quite evident. The bounty of the unspoiled natural offerings
in Samui is complemented by the relatively affordable cost of a visit there. At
the same time, the lifestyle in the island is very well attuned to the Western
way of living yet retaining much of the charms of the Orient. With such an
unbeatable combination, it comes as no surprise then that a good proportion of those
who visit Samui can bear to travel halfway round the world from Europe and the U.S.
Tourists from the Asian neighbours of Thailand,
of course, are likewise drawn by the many lures that Samui has to offer. Both
visitors from the East and West can find thrill in partaking of the island’s
pristine white beaches and sparkling clear waters. From swimming and snorkelling,
visitors’ activities can extend to palm plantation visits, exploration of
nearby natural forests, or island-hopping to the nearby Koh Ma, Koh Phangan,
and Koh Tao. All these come with superb tourist accommodations that were developed
to incorporate modern-day conveniences.
The refreshing experience of Samui’s spa
resorts further contributes to the island’s lofty stature as a tourist
destination in Thailand. In fact, it can be said that spa resorts constitute
the trademark for Koh Samui. In these resorts, tourists will not only have the
option for a wide variety of treatments. They can likewise find the tranquillity
and peace rarely found in bustling tourist enclaves.
