The Ultimate Guide to Ko Samui

This guide list is the seasoned traveler's kickstart and guide to navigating Ko Samui, Thailand. Thailand's islands can be absolutely crazy when trying to navigate them and even decide where to go, but never fear! I've got all the information you need to gear up for your trip to Ko Samui. This guide list includes: - Detailed list of suggestions for your trip to Ko Samui ✈️ - 6 hotel recommendations that I have personally stayed in 🏨 - 7 activity options 🤩 - 5 beach clubs 🏖️ - 5 nightlife suggestions 🪩 - 4 spa massage recommendations 🧖🏽‍♀️ - 8 restaurant recommendations 🥘

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How to get to Ko Samui

- Get to Surat Thani Airport, take a minibus, and then take a ferry to Ko Samui

- Fly directly into Ko Samui Airport via Bangkok Airways

Hotels

There are 5 main areas on the island: Chaweng, Lamai, Bo Phut, Mae Nam, Choeng Mon

- Chaweng is where all the action's at on Ko Samui, with its buzzing vibe, amazing white-sand beaches, and loads of beachfront spots to eat, party, and stay.

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Traveling Tee

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Hey! My name is Tee, and I'm from Philly, but at this point, my wanderlust has taken me all over the world. I spent time studying in Japan, and I lived in London for a while. Right now, I live in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where I've been for the past five or six years. I have been lucky to visit over 30 countries since I began traveling at 18 years old. I've got some solid tips for solo travelers, budget travelers, lady travelers, Black travelers, and the LGBTQ+ fam. I'm here to make traveling feel accessible and rewarding for everyone, no matter where you come from! If you need tips for Southeast Asia, Asia, or the Eastern Seabord of the USA, I'm your girl. And if you still don't believe me hit me up on IG @traveling.tee and see all I've done so that I can bring you the best advice I possibly can!

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Koh Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand

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