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| Relax at the fabulous ShaSa hotel during your stay in Koh Samui |
Tourists who prefer laid-back vacations or holidays
can find what they seek in the lovely and serene Koh Samui, an island located
at the Gulf of Thailand. This splendid destination is only an hour plane ride
from the Thai capital, Bangkok, and those who opt for a Koh Samui travel will more
than likely be impressed by this island’s distinctive offerings.
The third largest archipelago of 80 islands in
the gulf, Koh Samui has managed to preserve its rustic charm even as it hosts
such superb tourist enclaves such as the ShaSa Resort located at the southern end of
the island. Visiting Koh Samui means not only an interlude with the island’s
pristine beaches and dazzling seascapes ideal for many water-based leisure
activities. Inland trips into Koh Samui will reveal expansive plantations of
coconut palms, the produce of which sustains a great portion of the island’s
economy.
In a manner of speaking, the coconut is the tree of
life for the locals. They derive substantial revenue from some 2 million-coconut
fruits, regarded as Thailand’s best, which are shipped monthly to the mainland.
In addition the coconut palm is a source for native thatch roofing, and its
harvested fruits yield raw materials for mats and ropes. The processed coconut meat is even more vital, coming in the form of vegetable oil
and as ingredients for foodstuff, soap, and candles.
Rice cultivation and fishing are the other means of
livelihood in Koh Samui. In recent years, tourism too has grown its
contribution to the island’s economy. The
opening of an international airport ushered in the accelerated growth of the
travel industry in Koh Samui. Despite the influx of tourists, though, the
island’s charm, including nearby attractions, remained unspoiled as local
authorities endeavoured hard to preserve the local natural splendour.
A communion with the best Mother Nature has to offer
can be had with a trip to the neighbouring island of Koh Phangan, about 14
kilometres north of Koh Samui. In addition to its superb beaches, Koh Phangan
is a preserve for majestic waterfalls. Koh Tao Island, is another nearby
destination worth the trip with its abundant and colorful corals. Likewise, an
excursion to the Ang Thong Marine National Park should be a memorable
experience, given this preserve’s setting akin to a rare sea paradise. Reserve
a whole day to partake of these wondrous offerings around the fascinating
island of Koh Samui.
