The second most popular tourist destination after Phuket, Koh Samui is an island that has gained popularity as a tourist area mainly after the 1970s. The most popular areas of the island are the beaches and activities based at these picturesque stretches of shoreline provide plenty of fun in the sun, sand and surf.
Diving is one of the key attractions of Koh Samui and visitors can dive all year round. Because of its relatively calm waters and popularity as a diving destination, Koh Samui is also perfect for those embarking on their underwater journey for the first time. In some areas of Koh Samui you can see up to 10-30m, which means the corals, schools of colourful fish and whale sharks during the season will give you a very unique experience.
Taking use of this opportunity many locals run diving schools. You need not worry about authenticity as finding an accredited diving school is easy and most courses are short term, especially designed keeping tourists in mind. Prices are extremely affordable and there are many sites such as Sail Rock and Ang Thong National Marine Park that will be a delight for the more experienced divers.
The beaches are lined with many a Koh Samui resort that lets you soak up the sun and have fun in the sand and surf. Chaweng beach is one of the most popular of such areas and those in search of a hotel in Samui at this beach can stay at Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa Koh Samui. The hotel arranges many water sports for its guest including snorkelling, diving, kayaking, deep-sea fishing and private boat charters. Allowing the hotel make arrangements for you means that you have less hassle and also you can be assured of being provided with responsible and dependable operators with good rates.
Other than the beaches you can also take time to visit the Wat Khunaram Koh Samui temple, Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks and the Big Buddha Temple. Apart from these there are other sites that are quite interesting including the Sea Aquarium and Tiger Zoo, Butterfly Garden as well as the Insect Museum and Monkey Shows at the open air theatre.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+