Seniors Ask, “Where Is Koh Samui?”

That was this senior’s question.  Recently selected as “A best place to visit in 2014,”  let’s go exploring and visit Koh Samui over in the Gulf of Thailand. Koh Samui is an island of natural beauty and charm.

Spending time in Bophut, a beach village, is a wonderful way to soak up local Thai culture. It is one of the few places on Samui that retains some of the island’s original Thai-Chinese atmosphere. The many restaurants and pubs are perfect spots for senior travelers to experience the famous sunsets.

There aren’t many other places where seniors can bask in the camp of a cabaret show and the solemnity of a Buddhist temple. As far as the latter goes, the Wat Plai Laem temple is a magnificent vision of gilded red rooftops and a massive spindly white 18-armed idol of Guanyin sitting in the middle of a lake.

 Welcome to Koh Samui, Seniors

The “official website” for Koh Samui is filled with information for first timers. Koh Samui, Kho Samui, Ko Samui, Samui, Koi Samui, Ko Samoi, Koh Samai, Smui are common ways of spelling the holiday paradise of Samui. If you are not acquainted with Thailand, approximate spelling is accepted.

In Samui you will find spectacular waterfalls, temples where the Big Buddha is a principal attraction as well as some fascinating rock formations that have been carved by nature’s elements. The Mummified Monk Exhibition is another popular draw.

Lonely Planet has been there and invites senior gourmet visitors to take in the Samui Institute of Thai Culinary Arts. Most of us would enjoy spending some pleasureful time in a super spa. More like a spa journey than a day spa, Tamarind Springs incorporates an exploration of the natural world into its steam baths and spa treatments.

A Popular Vacation Destination

Koh Samui is Thailand’s second most popular island destination on the Gulf of Thailand roughly 700 km. south of Bangkok and 80 km. from Thailand’s southern coast. It is the third largest island in Thailand and the largest in an archipelago of more than 80 islands that includes the Ang Thong National Marine Park, a kayaking paradise and day trip from Koh Samui.

Koh Samui weather is almost always beautiful with an azur coast and a warm sea breeze. From the end of December to end of March Koh Samui is the ideal tropical island with white sandy beaches, clean, lush tropical gardens and a soft sea breeze.

Long sandy beaches, laying like vast strips of white sand in the sun lined with coconut trees and pine, provides the perfect picture of a tropical paradise. If you enjoy the beach and warm breezes, Samui is the place to be.  Sounds like one great place to experience.  jeb