Would you like to go on a tour through Thailand Looking for a few more days to relax on an island? Then you could fly to Koh Samui and from there, for example, travel on to Koh Tao or Pha Ngan. Koh Samui isn't exactly the bounty island you might imagine when you think of Thailand, but it does have many beautiful hotels and enough to keep you entertained for a week. Visit the secret Buddha garden, the numerous temples, and go diving or snorkeling.

My favorite hotel, the one I keep returning to, is the Jungle Club, nestled in the mountains overlooking the sea. In this Koh Samui Travel Guide, you'll find our favorite hotspots and other recommendations.

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