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Koh Samui & Koh Chang
 

 

 

Located in the Gulf of Thailand, both Koh Samui and Koh Chang are islands of quiet, powdery white sand beaches, deserted little coves, balmy, crystal clear waters and a lush green hinterland of coconut plantations and rice paddies.

Only a one hour flight from Bangkok, Koh Samui is an ideal beach resort to combine with a Bangkok city break. Virtually unknown a decade ago, it now rivals Phuket as Thailand’s most popular island beach resort. Chaweng Beach, the main resort on the island boasts bargain shopping with lively markets and charming  boutiques, a great selection of restaurants and lively nightlife.

There isn’t a huge choice of cultural sightseeing opportunities but if you do feel like a break from lounging on the beach under a hot sky, then a visit to the famous Big Buddha monument is an interesting distraction. Located close to Bophut Beach, this religious icon boasts stunning views from the upper level around the base of the large Buddha.

There are also a number of exciting cruises and excursions available. Many of these trips take in the smaller  surrounding islands as well as Angthong Marine Park and incorporate snorkelling, diving and kayaking. In addition, there are many picturesque waterfalls on Koh Samui, providing excellent photo opportunities and a relaxing place for a refreshing dip.

KOH CHANG
One of Thailand’s hidden treasures, Koh Chang is the largest of 52 islands in Koh Chang National Marine Park, and is acclaimed for its pristine rainforests and stunning marine life. Only a 45-minute flight from Bangkok to Trat airport, it is then a short transfer by boat to Koh Chang. Lush, green and mountainous, Koh Chang is a perfect hideaway for nature lovers. The dense tropical rainforest interior is home to macaque monkeys, barking deer and wild pig, as well as over 70 species of birdlife. Explore this pristine rainforest, take a day trip to the marine park and other surrounding islands, lounge on the soft white sand beaches, trek on elephant back through the virgin jungle or discover the underwater world of the marine park with a snorkelling or diving adventure.

We recommend a visit to Bang Bao, a traditional fishing village, which provides a fascinating insight into the island's local fishing community. The village buildings are perched on wooden stilts above the water and many of the local fishing vessels are anchored nearby. Spend time discovering the charming village restaurants, stalls and cafes.


 

 

Local information :


Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
Glass of Coca Cola: €1
Bottle of Beer: €2.50 - €3.50
Bottle of Wine: from €20
3 Course meal: €12 - €20
Time Difference is GMT: + 7 hours
Visa (Irish citizen): No
Vaccinations: Typhoid, Tetanus, Hepatitis A & B,
in some areas Malaria are recommended -
please consult your GP.

These prices are given as a guide only.

Top tips/Recommended Tours:


Sightseeing: Try to go sightseeing as early as possible. You will avoid the crowds, it’s a lot cooler and you'll have time to relax in the afternoon when it can be much hotter.
Floating markets: Take a trip by traditional long-tailed boat to the famous floating market at Damnoen Saduak. En route you will get a glimpse at local riverside life before experiencing the exhilarating chaos of the market as featured in the Bond movie "The Man with the Golden Gun".


 

Hotels:
Impiana Samui Resort & Spa | Central Samui Village | Amari Palm Reef | Central Samui Beach Resort | Tongsai Bay | Sila Evason Hideaway Samui | Amari Emerald Cove Resort & Spa | Aiyapura Resort & Spa 

Impiana Samui Resort & Spa | Chaweng Beach - 3 Star







Located in Chaweng, the most popular beach on Samui, this lovely resort enjoys an unspoiled beachfront setting, overlooking lush tropical gardens. Nestled between beach and mountain, this well-priced resort offers comfortable accommodation and a good choice of facilities as well as easy access to the restaurants, nightlife and shopping in Chaweng's lively town centre.

Facilities: 2 restaurants & 1 bar, large swimming pool, watersports, spa, motorcycle and jeep rental, children’s playground, babysitting service, library and table tennis and access to facilities at its sister hotel - The Central Samui Beach Resort.

Guestrooms: 98 comfortably furnished villas with private balcony overlooking landscaped gardens or sea and equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, safe and mini-bar.

Distance from Koh Samui airport: 35 mins


PRICES:

IMPIANA SAMUI RESORT & SPA: Chaweng Beach – 3 Star
B&B • Extra nt/single supplement €39
Bonus Offer: Pay 5, stay up to 10.

Prices from €979
Package prices include return economy flights from Ireland, 5 nights accommodation in a standard room and airport transfers. Prices are per person sharing and are based on selected dates. For a full tailor-made package & details of room and flight upgrades call 01-2410888. Bonus Offers & Honeymoon Offers are valid for 2007. Call Reservations on (01) 2410888 for details on offers for 2008.

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Central Samui Village | Chaweng Beach - 3 Star







This lovely resort lies secluded on a small hillside facing Natien beach, in a quiet corner of South Samui. It offers contemporary Thai-style villas surrounded by lush tropical gardens. A coral reef encircles the beach area creating a lagoon - a sanctuary for both relaxing and more adventurous activities, such as snorkelling, canoeing or fishing.

Facilities: 3 restaurants and 3 bars, 3 swimming pools, spa, dive centre, snorkelling, bicycles, motorcycle and jeep rental, children’s playground, baby-sitting service, shuttle bus to Chaweng Beach, medical assistance on call

Guestrooms: Comfortably furnished Thai-style villas equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, safety deposit box and minibar. Each villa has a private balcony overlooking landscaped gardens or sea.

Distance from Koh Samui airport: 35 mins

 

 

PRICES:

CENTRAL SAMUI VILLAGE: Chaweng Beach – 3 Star
B&B • Extra nt/single supplement €35
Bonus Offer: Pay 5, stay up to 10. Honeymoon Offer: Stay 7 get welcome fruit & flowers, honeymoon cake and bottle of sparkling wine.

Prices from € 989
Package prices include return economy flights from Ireland, 5 nights accommodation in a standard room and airport transfers. Prices are per person sharing and are based on selected dates. For a full tailor-made package & details of room and flight upgrades call 01-2410888. Bonus Offers & Honeymoon Offers are valid for 2007. Call Reservations on (01) 2410888 for details on offers for 2008.

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Amari Palm Reef Resort | Chaweng Beach - 4 Star









The Amari Palm Reef Resort is a luxurious 4 star complex offering excellent service, great facilities and great value for money. It sits at the northern end of Chaweng Beach, Samui's most popular area and is a cluster of Thai-style buildings hidden by swaying palm trees. The Silvara Spa offers a choice of treatments which combine herbal remedies and century old traditions.

Facilities: 3 restaurants, trendy bar, 2 swimming pools, Sivara Spa, jacuzzi, dive centre and air-conditioned squash court, children’s pool and baby-sitting service.

Guestrooms: 187 Thai-style rooms set in tropical gardens. All rooms have either a terrace or balcony and feature satellite TV, safe, mini-bar, individual air-conditioning and IDD phone.

Distance from airport: 15 mins

 

 

PRICES:

AMARI PALM REEF RESORT : Chaweng Beach – 4 Star
B&B • Extra nt/single supplement €65

Prices from €1,149
Package prices include return economy flights from Ireland, 5 nights accommodation in a standard room and airport transfers. Prices are per person sharing and are based on selected dates. For a full tailor-made package & details of room and flight upgrades call 01-2410888.


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Central Samui Beach Resort | Chaweng Beach 4 1/2 Star









This luxurious hotel has been recently renovated and boasts a variety of top-class facilities and amenities. It enjoys an exclusive setting on Koh Samui’s finest beach, Chaweng Beach and has been stylishly designed to accentuate the natural environment, with no buildings higher than the coconut palms.

Facilities: 7 restaurants, 4 bars, swimming pool, kid’s pool, kid’s club, sun terrace, tennis courts, fitness centre, Thai cookery classes and various watersports.

Guestrooms: 208 air-conditioned guest rooms with balcony and featuring cable TV, safe, IDD phone, tea/coffee facilities and 24-hour room service. Why not ask us about upgrading to the Dynasty Club and avail of a host of additional services and amenities.

Distance from Koh Samui airport: 20 mins

 

 

PRICES:

CENTRAL SAMUI BEACH RESORT: Chaweng Beach – 41/2 Star
B&B • Extra nt/single supplement €75

Prices from € 999
Package prices include return economy flights from Ireland, 5 nights accommodation in a standard room and airport transfers. Prices are per person sharing and are based on selected dates. For a full tailor-made package & details of room and flight upgrades call 01-2410888.


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The Tongsai Bay | Tongsai Beach - 5 Star









Classy and sophisticated, the deluxe Tongsai Bay is located on 25 acres of land on a hillside with breathtaking views of the ocean. Perched above a secluded beach, this 5 star boutique hotel is an excellent choice for a romantic holiday of a lifetime.

Facilities: 3 restaurants, 2 bars, deluxe spa, internet café, private beach, seawater and freshwater swimming pools, separate children’s pool, jacuzzi, tennis courts, fitness room, non-motorised watersports, recreation room with CD, DVD and book library, table football and table tennis.

Guestrooms: Choose from 5 different room types, all offering fabulous sea views and an open-air private bathtub on the terrace. Rooms range from the 72m2 Beach Front Suite to the 194m2 Special Grand Villa, all equipped with living area and featuring air-conditioning, satellite TV, mini-bar, tea/coffee maker, CD/DVD player (CDs & DVDs can be borrowed from hotel library), IDD telephone and safe.

Distance from Koh Samui airport: 15 mins

 


PRICES:

THE TONGSAI BAY: Tongsai Beach – 5 Star
Room Only • Extra nt/single supplement €99
Bonus Offer: Stay 6, pay 5 nts from 11 Jan - 31 March & 01 - 30 Sept. Free welcome drink & fruit platter. Ask us for more details on other bonus offers on selected dates.
Honeymooners: Free flowers and bottle of sparkling wine

Prices from €1,299
Package prices include return economy flights from Ireland, 5 nights accommodation in a standard room and airport transfers. Prices are per person sharing and are based on selected dates. For a full tailor-made package & details of room and flight upgrades call 01-2410888. Bonus Offers & Honeymoon Offers are valid for 2007. Call Reservations on (01) 2410888 for details on offers for 2008.
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Sila Evason Hideaway Samui | Bo Phut - 5 Star







 


Located on a headland on the northern tip of Samui Island, this deluxe boutique resort is set amongst 20 acres of gardens and offers stunning views of the surrounding sea and outlying islands. Enjoy contemporary accommodation in luxurious villas
offering maximum privacy and unsurpassed panoramic views. Enjoy the services of Pool Villa Butlers and a wide choice of top-of-the-range amenities.

Facilities: 2 restaurants, 2 bars, 24-hour room service, large specially designed central swimming pool, watersports centre, spa, gym, library with internet access, business centre and gift shop.

Guestrooms: 66 luxury 2-storey villas with private sundeck and complete with outdoor shower with private garden, plunge bathtub with panoramic views, fridge, mini-bar, safe, tea & coffee making facilities, large daybed, CD player with speakers in bedroom and bathroom, TV and DVD player and outdoor dining area.

Distance from Koh Samui airport: 6 mins

 


PRICES:

SILA EVASON HIDEAWAY SAMUI: Bo Phut – 5 Star
Room Only • Extra nt/single supplement €165
Bonus Offer: Stay 7, pay 5 nts from 01 Nov - 21 Dec.
Honeymooners: Stay 4 nts & enjoy fruit & chocolates and bottle of sparkling wine

Prices from €1,649
Package prices include return economy flights from Ireland, 5 nights accommodation in a standard room and airport transfers. Prices are per person sharing and are based on selected dates. For a full tailor-made package & details of room and flight upgrades call 01-2410888. Bonus Offers & Honeymoon Offers are valid for 2007. Call Reservations on (01) 2410888 for details on offers for 2008.
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Amari Emerald Cove Resort & Spa | Koh Chang - 4 Star








Located on Koh Chang, one of Thailand’s most unspoiled and undeveloped islands, the Amari Emerald Cove Resort & Spa is a perfect choice for a relaxing island getaway. Enjoy the latest modern facilities and excellent standards of service. Located on secluded Klong Prao Beach, it provides easy access to hiking in the rainforests, elephant trekking, fishing, sailing, cruising to the nearby marine park, snorkelling and diving.

Facilities: 3 restaurants, 2 bars, 24-hour room service, baby sitting and baby cots, banquet, meeting and convention facilities, shops, laundry service, Internet, 50m lap pool, fitness room, scuba diving centre, spa & beauty salon.

Guestrooms: 165 superior and deluxe rooms and suites, with a choice of sea or mountain views. The superior rooms are 40 m2 and feature a 10 m2 terrace. Other features of the room include stylish solid wood furniture, TV, safe, mini-bar.

Distance from Trat airport: 1 hr 20 mins

 


PRICES:

AMARI EMERALD COVE RESORT & SPA: Koh Chang – 4 Star
B&B • Extra nt/single supplement €59

Prices from € 999
Package prices include return economy flights from Ireland, 5 nights accommodation in a standard room and airport transfers. Prices are per person sharing and are based on selected dates. For a full tailor-made package & details of room and flight upgrades call 01-2410888. Bonus Offers & Honeymoon Offers are valid for 2007. Call Reservations on (01) 2410888 for details on offers for 2008.
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Aiyapura Resort & Spa | Koh Chang - 4 star








This luxury Koh Chang resort is located on Klongson Bay’s beautiful beachfront, surrounded by 40 acres of private gardens. The Thai style villas and suites are surrounded by tropical greenery with stunning ocean views. Facilities in this secluded haven are modern and of international 4 star standard giving a tropical island experience without compromising on luxury.

Facilities: Enjoy excellent facilities including 2 restaurants, café, 2 bars, large swimming pool, jacuzzi, children’s pool, beauty salon, bicycles, FREE day trip cruise, mini-mart, diving, fitness centre, laundry service, room service, car & motorbike rental, business centre, internet and watersports.

Guestrooms: Choose from a range of 84 rooms, villas and suites with stunning views and ranging in size from 32 M2 up to 150 M2. All rooms have a balcony and are fully equipped with international standard luxury amenities including mini-bar, coffee/tea maker, telephone, safe, satellite TV. The private villas also feature expansive pool deck and private swimming pool.

Distance from airport: 1 hr 20 mins

 

 

PRICES:

AIYAPURA RESORT & SPA: Koh Chang – 4 Star
B&B • Extra nt/single supplement €45
Honeymoon Offer: Stay 5 in a deluxe room & get free welcome drink, fruit basket, floral bath, private breakfast in room, sunset cruise and bottle of sparkling wine.

Prices from
€ 929
Package prices include return economy flights from Ireland, 5 nights accommodation in a standard room and airport transfers. Prices are per person sharing and are based on selected dates. For a full tailor-made package & details of room and flight upgrades call 01-2410888. Bonus Offers & Honeymoon Offers are valid for 2007. Call Reservations on (01) 2410888 for details on offers for 2008.


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