Koh Samui & the Gulf Islands
Thailand's Gulf Gem
Palm-fringed beaches, island luxury, and the full-moon party next door.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Koh Samui & the Gulf Islands.
Chaweng and Lamai's golden beaches.
Luxury resorts and easy island living.
The Big Buddha and jungle waterfalls.
Day-trips to the Ang Thong marine park.
Koh Phangan's full-moon party nearby.
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Koh Samui is easy tropical bliss — palmy beaches, great resorts, and island calm, with marine-park day-trips and Koh Phangan's famous full-moon party a hop away.
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Koh Samui & the Gulf Islands
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
If It’s Safe Travel… Travel Well.
Before You Travel
Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
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