Unwind in Koh Samui, Thailand

A Valentine Vacation is the perfect time for relaxation and repose, not only of the body but also of the mind. It is only amidst nature that we can truly unwind and so the ideal destination for a Valentine holiday is Koh Samui, the third largest Thai island after Phuket and Koh Chang, situated in the Surat Thani province almost 700 km south of Bangkok. Encompassing an area of 247 square km’s, the pristine island of Koh Samui is indeed a feast for the soul, prettified, as it is, with lazuline skies, crystal clear waters, mollifying breezes, gorgeous beaches and swaying coconut trees. And it is amid this copious beauty and immaculate purity that you and your Valentine can loosen up and discover novel ways of expressing your love for each other.

• Visit the small yet vibrant town of Koh Samui, Nathon and also tour its impressive dock which receives boats from the mainland of Thailand.
  
  
• Maenam, Chaweng, Bophut, Lamai, Big Buddha, Choeng Mon, Lipa Noi, and Hua Thanon are the most important beaches of Koh Samui where you can simply laze around, pamper yourself with a massage, devour barbequed chicken or maybe take a short nap.
  
  
• The shrine of the 12 metre high Big Buddha is the cardinal tourist attraction of Koh Samui. This gilded Buddha is located on the northern coast of the island and is encircled by a temple which houses more shrines and ornamented Buddhas which are smaller in size. Common to all places of worship, there is a market surrounding the Big Buddha where you may buy small knickknacks like souvenirs and lucky charms.
  
  
• The Secret Buddha Garden, a conglomeration of numerous manmade waterfalls, temples and statues, situated in an obscured locale high up in the hills of Samui, is another fundamental allurement of the island.