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Samui is
the largest of hundreds of islands in the beatiful Gulf of
Thailand; at 250 squares kilometres,
it’s the third largest ih the Kingdom after Phuket and Koh
Chang. Situated 700 km. south of Bangkok,
the nearest mainland town to Samui is Suratthani.
Bangkok
Airways, more than twenty daily flights to Samui, guarantees a
confortable air
transfer from Bangkok
in about one hour.
In
just two decades, Samui has blossomed into one of Asia’s leading
holiday destinations. Every year,
more visitors are drawn to marvel at it’s beauty and relax in
this tropical paradise.
But
there’s a lot more to Samui than it’s miles of golden beaches.
Jeeps, motorbike and bicycles are for rent
to explore it’s rugged, spectacular interior; there are
impressive waterfalls, jungle trekking riding an elefant,
the famous “Grandfather and Grandmother” phallic rocks in a
beatiful place and a culturally-significant
range of temples to view.
Samui is also a centre
for water sports, diving, snorkelling , sea canoeing adventures
set off from the main beaches every day: the nearby islands of Ang
Thong Marine Natural Park (snorkelling), Koh Phangan (ritual Full
Moon Party), Koh Tao (diving’s paradise).
Chaweng
Beach, a stunning four-kilometres sweep of golden sand, was the
first of Samui’s beaches to be
discovered and today it’s the most popular and developed. On
Chaweng you can find accomodation of any kind,
excellent Thai and International cuisine, a range of shopphing’s
options and a vibrant and colourful nightlife.
Lamai is Samui’s second
beach. Although boasting some top resorts and every modern
facility,
a lot of accomodations for a quiet and romantic stay.


Sun-soaked
Samui enjoys idyllic weather all year round, with temperature
generally ranging between 27 and 34 degrees.
The best period for visit Samui is January-August;
October-November-December is the rainy season.
Samui is
always pleasant, cooled by the sea breeze coming in from the Gulf.
The monsoon rains usually only consist
of a brief shower before the sun come back out.
Samui is the typical
tropical’s paradise; enjoy your holiday to explore the heart of
Samui!
Mango
Village
Beach
Resort and Restaurant
438/2 M.1 Tambon Maret, Koh Samui, Suratthani
84310 Thailand
Tel +66 77 418 958 Fax +66 77 232 237
Reservation - Book on line:
info@mangovillagesamui.com
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