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| Gorgeous view of some islands in Koh Samui |
The popularity of Koh
Samui in Thailand as a tourist destination has grown tremendously in recent
years such that this island too has become a playground of the rich and famous.
Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean that it will now cost tourists an arm and a leg
to spend their vacation or holiday in the island. For one thing, it is still
possible to find Koh Samui hotel rates, which are quite affordable.
With some common sense
and a bit of planning, visitors can enjoy a vacation in the island and have the
best value-for-money deals in local tourist establishments like the ShaSa Resort,
which is located at the idyllic southern point of Koh Samui. Besides this
top-rated facility, there are also ideal options in the island’s Fisherman
Village, one of which is the Carpe Diem Hotel.
Another possibility for hotel room accommodations at bargain rates is at
the Fisherman’s Cove. The choice here can gravitate toward the Anantara Bohput
Resort where spa services are likewise available.
Package tour discounts
Attractive rates can
likewise be had at the newly built Arisara Place Hotel, a 30-apartment complex
carved out of a hillside. In particular, tourists from Western countries will
be delighted to note that their dollars and euros stand to go a long way once
exchanged into the local currency, baht, for a holiday at Koh Samui. It is as
equally delightful that local tour operators, travel agents, airlines, and
hotels are coordinating efforts for the packaged tourist services that would
appeal to those budget-conscious about their holiday spending.
There’s a merry
choice, therefore, on package tours, which put together either stays on
luxurious hotels like the Bophut Resort & Spa or having accommodations at
the less expensive cottages of the Como Beach Resort at Buddha Bay. Some of the
prized finds to look out for are discounts on early booking, some schemes of
which are further sweetened with a “no deposit” requirement. Those lucky enough
can also avail of last-minute calls to fill out slots in a packaged group tour,
yet another opportunity to bag a substantial travel discount.
Avoid the peak season
Taking advantage of
off-season rates provides another alternative to enjoy an inexpensive Koh Samui
vacation. Essentially, the peak seasons
to be avoided are Christmas and Easter, as well as school summer vacations.
Outside of these periods, tourist traffic to Koh Samui is relatively lighter.
As a result, airlines, tour operators, and hotels often conduct promos and
provide discounts to generate a more even flow of revenue and maintain
profitability, which becomes an advantage too for travellers who want to make
the most out of their budgets.
