14 Reasons Why Koh Samui Is The Ultimate Holiday Island
The beautiful island of Koh Samui lies off the east coast of Thailand and is the country’s second largest island after Phuket. Whilst attracting development it has managed to maintain the balance between developed civilisation and isolated natural paradise and as a result, it has become the ultimate holiday destination.
1. The Beaches.
Brochure quality white beaches with crystalline turquoise water are everywhere…
![Swing hang from coconut tree over beach, Phangan island ,Thailand](https://clickstay.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/blog/post/The-Beaches.jpg)
2. Buzzing Nightlife.
Koh Samui nightlife is renowned for being amongst the best in Thailand, therefore the world. The strip is packed with bars, clubs, cabarets, mud wrestling fights and even ladies boxing bouts!
![Buzzing nightlife in Koh Samui](https://clickstay.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/blog/post/Buzzing-nightlife.jpg)
3. Legendary full moon parties
![full moon parties in Koh Samui](https://clickstay.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/blog/post/full-moon-parties.jpg)
4. The snorkelling
Grab a snorkel and explore Koh Samui’s dazzling marine life, you may even see a whale shark! (Don’t worry they won’t eat you).
![School of creole wrasse, Thailand](https://clickstay.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/blog/post/snorkelling.jpg)
5. The fishing
The waters around Koh Samui are teaming with fish of all shapes and sizes, meaning there’s something for the expert fisherman as well as the laid-back-with-a-beer fisherman.
![fishing in Koh Samui, Thailand](https://clickstay.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/blog/post/fishing-1.0.jpg)
6. Luxury accommodation.
Stunning villas kitted out with infinity pools and inbuilt speakers are pretty commonplace here...
7. Hiking
Go on an adventure in the jungle with a tour or by yourself. If hiking sounds a little bit too much like hard work, you can explore the jungle in one of the jeep jungle tours.
![trekking in Thailand](https://clickstay.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/blog/post/treking.jpg)
8. Beautiful waterfalls.
Go for a dip at one of these magical places.
![waterfalls in Koh Samui](https://clickstay.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/blog/post/waterfalls.jpg)
9. Yoga and Meditation.
Cleanse your mind at one of Samui’s inspiring yoga and Meditation retreats, such as the meditation temple Wat Hin Lat which teaches daily vipassana courses
![Silhouette young woman practicing yoga on the beach at sunset](https://clickstay.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/blog/post/yoga-and-meditation.jpg)
10. Rainforest Zip-lining
![zip-lining in Koh Samui](https://clickstay.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/blog/post/ziplining.jpg)
11. Food
Delicious Thai and Western food served in plenty of restaurants. If you develop a taste for Thai food, you can learn how to make it at the Samui Institute of Thai Culinary Arts.
![Thai food](https://clickstay.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/blog/post/food-1.1.jpg)
12. There's an awesome Water Park.
The Aquapark Chaweng is full of giant inflatables of various shapes and sizes which keep kids and adults alike entertained for hours on end.
![waterpark in Koh Samui](https://clickstay.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/blog/post/waterpark.jpg)
13. Rum Distillery.
Koh Samui is host to Magic Alambic, the only rum distillery in Thailand. You can hang out in the tasting area and try the coconut rum.
![rum distilery in Koh Samui](https://clickstay.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/blog/post/rum-distilery.jpg)
14. The Big Buddha
One of the reasons people travel to a small island, just a stone's throw from Koh Samui, is to visit the temple of the Big Buddha and witness for themselves the 12 ft Buddha looming over visitors.
![Koh Samui's Big Buddha temple](https://clickstay.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/blog/post/big_buddah_koh_samui.jpg)