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Beach Weddings in Koh Samui

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Koh Samui is one of the few top destinations for beach weddings. With a large number of professional wedding organisers present, you can plan your wedding at leisure and conveniently. This idyllic island is suitable as a wedding destination for many reasons. It is a magnificent island surrounded by other equally magnificent islands, for one. The beauty of the setting will enthral you and your visitors no end. Furthermore, the professional organisers will be on the location and take care of the function for you. If you have your wedding at night, it is going to be an even better experience. Dining under the sky gives you a quite romantic experience. Dim the lights and dance to your own rhythm.

First, pick a suitable venue for your wedding in Koh Samui. Weddings are easy to arrange when you are familiar with the venue, so if possible, take some time to get an idea of the site before your special day. And then comes food, music and a host other things to do. When you order food, keep seafood in mind. You can go for the freshest seafood accompanied by tropical fruits when you have an island wedding. You also need to decide on what type of a wedding you will have. Is it going to be a western wedding or a traditional Thai wedding? If you are considering having a traditional Thai wedding and need more information on the matter, try approaching the helpdesk of any resort such as Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort for a nudge in the right direction.

The other crucial factor is the season. Which season have you chosen to have the wedding? Koh Samui is a tropical destination, but you have to expect sudden rains too. Around March is usually the sunniest period in Koh Samui. Following this homework, you can brief your planner on your requirements. They will then attend to the details, so that you don’t have much to worry about. A proper beach wedding is a unique as well as memorable. It will be etched in the memory of not only the couple, but all the guests as well.

Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

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Chaweng Beach: Sun, Sea and Sand

by pushpitha Posted on

Amazing seafood and thriving nightlife, all within an iconic beach setting: what could be more perfect? Chaweng Beach found on the eastern coast of Koh Samui of Thailand is the virtual embodiment of this and more.

For those wishing to make their way to Chaweng, it is conveniently located a few minutes away from the airport and can be accessed via van, taxi, motorcycle and jeep. Once you arrive at Chaweng, one will never be at a loss of things to do. For one thing, the area is quite famous for attracting large throngs of people searching for diving equipment so as to explore the wonderful mysteries that lie beneath the calm blue surface of the ocean. As a result, a number of dive centres have been opened to cater to this demand. 100 degrees east is one such centre which is a 5 star PADI Dive Resort that prides themselves on being environmentally friendly in all their endeavours. The Searobin Dive Centre on the other hand offers a series of training courses and one on one attention for beginners making it an ideal option for amateur divers to gain experience and learn the lay of the land. For the more experienced divers and snorkelers, the Salamander Dive Centre offers numerous services including facilitating the rental of diving equipment. Furthermore, with Calypso Diving snorkelers can experience the wonderful underwater world that lies beneath the islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao as well as the Angthong National Marine Park.

In terms of food, Chaweng Beach is jam-packed with amazing restaurants and bars. For familiar western meals, the Cloud Restaurant and Bar is the best way to go while the Khao San Road Restaurant offers tourists with an amazing breakfast. For cheap yet delicious meals, Ninja is a small scale restaurant that rarely fails to deliver.

Staying at a hotel in Samui means that tourists and travellers alike are given the opportunity to taste and enjoy the most delicious seafood dishes and the Sea Food Centre, located on Chaweng Beach is your best bet for the best seafood around. When choosing a Koh Samui resort to reside in during your stay, several things should feature in your decision making process. Ensure that you opt to stay at a resort such as Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa Koh Samui simply because of its impeccable luxury, amazing seafood and of course, comfort beyond imagination.

 

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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Enthralling Five Island Tour

by Pushpitha Wijesinghe Posted on

A tour of the mysterious Five Islands will undoubtedly be a highlight of any visit to Samui. Arriving on a comfortable long-tail boat visitors will be able to explore the enigmatic islands with their beaches, caves and bamboo dwellings built seemingly precariously on the pinnacles of limestone cliffs. Whilst on the tour you will be able to swim, snorkel, feed the exotic fish and enjoy cool drinks.
  

Selective travellers selecting a fine Samui hotel will be pleased by the Anantara Bophut Koh Samui, an outstanding Samui resort which offers well-appointed rooms and courteous hospitality.

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Heaven’s Garden

by Pushpitha Wijesinghe Posted on

With amazing sunny beaches, lush forests, busy shopping malls and a naughty nightlife Thailand seems to have it all. This popular Southeast Asian tourist destination is perhaps best known for its heavenly beaches. Primarily a Buddhist country, Thailand has numerous tranquil Buddhist shrines and temples. The sculptures and statues in these shrines illustrate extraordinary craftsmanship. However, the Thai people are very open minded and welcome visitors from any culture or religion around the world. Koh Samui is a charming, secluded island on the east coast of the country. This is home to some of the most spectacular beaches of Thailand.

Chaweng is a popular beach located on the eastern part of Koh Samui. This mesmerizing island is blessed with a wide variety of flora and fauna. If you want to get away from the beach you can go on a wildlife expedition and explore the secrets of the island. Heaven’s Garden is a unique attraction of Koh Samui. It is the creation of Nim Thongsuk a Samui of the fourth generation. At the somewhat advanced age of 77 he decided to fashion a heaven on earth in his homeland. This ambitious craftsman carved dozens of sculptures depicting figures from the Buddhist scriptures on the hillside of Koh Samui. The figures are blended into their surroundings so expertly that you might even miss them while walking along. Nim was engaged in making Koh Samui a heaven for visitors till his death at the age of 99. Most of the organized tours include this enchanting Heaven’s Garden in their itinerary.

While in Koh Samui you will be able to indulge in some mouth watering seafood dishes. Although Thai food can be quite spicy, drawing heavily form Indian and Malay cuisine it is extremely delightful. You can also enjoy the sweet water of coconut while visiting the island as it is a very popular drink when the sun is high. Most of the hotels along the beach have excellent restaurants which will serve you international fare as well.

A Koh Samui resort will treat you with the warm Thai smile and friendly hospitality. At Chaweng hotel accommodation can easily be found along the beach. Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa Koh Samui is one such option where you will be transported to a romantic tropical hideaway while being pampered by world class service.

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