With its pure white sands and sparkling turquoise waters, fringed with palms, the beautiful Thai island of Ko Samui is a lover’s paradise.
For travelers seeking romance, it doesn’t get much better than this.
Ko Samui’s beaches are perfect for sunset strolls but they can get busy during the day. Fortunately, there are plenty of places where peace provides privacy.
The Ang Thong National Park is home to islands of jaw-dropping beauty, 42 in total. Inland, you’ll find thick, lush jungle and towering limestone mountains with viewpoints offering panoramics of the archipelago, while the beaches offer stretches of white sand lapped by clear, azure waters. Explore the park and discover secluded lagoons, hidden coves and waterfalls, or take part in water activities like snorkelling, kayaking and diving. You can stay overnight on Koh Wua Ta Lap too, in simple bungalows set against a picture-postcard backdrop.
There are a number of spa resorts in Ko Samui, most of which will offer Thai massage in tranquil, tropical surroundings. Thai massage is an ancient healing system that energises and balances, as well as relaxes. Tamarind Springs Forest Spa at Lamai has been providing its visitors with luxury spa treatments since 1998, with enticing names such as Forest Dreaming, Dream On and Really Stoned. Tropical Spa offers the Bird of Paradise treatment package, and Nirvana under the Bodhi Tree. Whichever spa you and your loved one head to, it’s worth remembering that many taxi drivers earn commissions from certain spas, so make sure you and your driver are very clear which you are heading to.
Most owners and staff in Ko Samui restaurants will go out of their way to ensure your evening is one to remember, and calling ahead to let them you’re planning an extra special night will see them pulling out all the stops. Tree Tops offers a unique dining experience, where you can enjoy your meal in your own hut perched among the trees. Dining on the Rocks, within the Six Senses resort is one of the most romantic places to dine on the island. Enjoy a delicious meal in the open-sided dining room, or opt to feast on fabulous food on the restaurant’s terraced deck under a blanket of velvet night sky, studded with stars.
The island has accommodation that suits all budgets, but for a truly romantic home-from-home, you will love the Mantra Samui Resort in Bophut. Just 500 metres from the beach, amenities include a movie theatre, gym and even an hot air balloon. Many of the rooms come with private balconies offering expansive views of the island’s stunning coastlines and the hotel also provides complimentary shuttle services to local attractions. Saree Samui Natures Finest Resort is a beautiful beach-side hotel with 53 villas, each with a private courtyard garden and a sundeck surrounded by nature.
The best time to visit Ko Samui is between December and June when you’ll avoid any really heavy rainfall and temperatures are hot, but bearable. Whether you’re celebrating your first, or fiftieth year together, or just want some time to reconnect, Ko Samui is your perfect destination.
