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Koh Samui: The Top 10 Mistakes To Avoid on Your First Trip to Koh Samui
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Are you planning your first time to Koh Samui or elsewhere in Thailand? If so, borrow my "older and wiser" list of top 10 mistakes to avoid.

Beaches & Hotels

From plunge pools to infinity pool palaces, there's a tremendous range of choice and lots of new options for returning visitors, too. Enjoy!

Beaches & Hotels

Which Koh Samui hotels are best for families? Which resorts are the most kid-friendly? Where should I stay on Samui with a toddler or a teenager?

Beaches & Hotels

Every Samui beach has a character of its own. Which is best? Well, you get to decide. Learn the character of each beach (pros, cons, and more)...

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Where to stay?

Since 2008, The Koh Samui Guide has helped travellers like you discover the region’s very best.

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What's inside The Koh Samui Guide?
Quick answer: Every detail you need to make incredible plans and arrive an island expert.

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Koh Samui yoga
The best places for yoga on Koh Samui

Whether you already love yoga, or want to try it while on holiday, just about anything is better with an ocean backdrop.

Koh Samui with kids
Your total guide to Koh Samui with kids

What's the best beach for kids on Koh Samui? Is Koh Samui safe for kids? Where are the best kids’ pools and family hotels? Read on...

get around Koh Samui
How to get around Koh Samui?

To get around Koh Samui, you have options for public transport as well as private, hired transportation. Whether by songthaew, car, bike, on foot or in a taxi, you have a variety of ways to get where you want to go.

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