A few months ago, I was off to Koh Samui with Traveller J. It is an island in Thailand and located near the town of Surat Thani in Surat Thani Province. I was extremely excited about coming to this island as I had heard about the beautiful seaviews and also their sandy beaches- my favourite! This trip was to relax, enjoy the beautiful views and soak up the sun and smell of the sea! So here goes! Links are provided for your convenience as well.
Koh Samui
-Days: 4 days 3 nights
I would suggest staying longer! This was not enough- 4/5 nights would be good!
-Flight: Silk Airways (Singapore) 8.40 am-9.30 am (1 hr 50 mins)
The flight was good, no delays nor any hiccups but it was on a smaller plane. Meals included and all. For other alternatives, there is Bangkok Airways and Airasia. However, the timing for Silk Airways was the best option for me.
-Transport around Ko Samui: Taxi
Another option would be to rent a scooter/bike or rent a car!
-Hotels: 1 night at Intercontinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort (Intercontinental Samui) and 2 nights at Melati Beach Resort and Spa (Melati Resort)
Intercontinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort was gorgeous! Their breathtaking views were fantastic from the lobby, my room as well as from their infitinity pool. We had booked the ocean view rooms, but were upgraded to their One bedroom Panoramic Ocean View Suites as the previous was full! As there was a slight delay, we were provided lunch on the house. The suite was just perfect, beautiful furnishing, amenities, and the best bathroom I have ever seen-a bathtub with panoramic views of the sea. Exactly as per their website. **One thing I have to say is that the sand on the beach of this resort was quite coarse if you do not mind.
Melati Beach Resort and Spa was our next home for 2 nights. It was awesome!! The feeling is more homely, resort style. Rooms were big and comfy! Toilets were big, spacy and clean as well! However,the room that I booked was quite a walk from the lobby to our room,but no fear, there is a buggy system that can bring you to and fro, just have to give them a buzz. The aircon at this place took awhile to cool down though. Beautiful pool and sandy beaches at this resort.
-Days: 4 days 3 nights
I would suggest staying longer! This was not enough- 4/5 nights would be good!
-Flight: Silk Airways (Singapore) 8.40 am-9.30 am (1 hr 50 mins)
The flight was good, no delays nor any hiccups but it was on a smaller plane. Meals included and all. For other alternatives, there is Bangkok Airways and Airasia. However, the timing for Silk Airways was the best option for me.
-Transport around Ko Samui: Taxi
Another option would be to rent a scooter/bike or rent a car!
-Hotels: 1 night at Intercontinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort (Intercontinental Samui) and 2 nights at Melati Beach Resort and Spa (Melati Resort)
Intercontinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort was gorgeous! Their breathtaking views were fantastic from the lobby, my room as well as from their infitinity pool. We had booked the ocean view rooms, but were upgraded to their One bedroom Panoramic Ocean View Suites as the previous was full! As there was a slight delay, we were provided lunch on the house. The suite was just perfect, beautiful furnishing, amenities, and the best bathroom I have ever seen-a bathtub with panoramic views of the sea. Exactly as per their website. **One thing I have to say is that the sand on the beach of this resort was quite coarse if you do not mind.
Melati Beach Resort and Spa was our next home for 2 nights. It was awesome!! The feeling is more homely, resort style. Rooms were big and comfy! Toilets were big, spacy and clean as well! However,the room that I booked was quite a walk from the lobby to our room,but no fear, there is a buggy system that can bring you to and fro, just have to give them a buzz. The aircon at this place took awhile to cool down though. Beautiful pool and sandy beaches at this resort.
