Perfect sand — Another typical Koh Samui scene. All that's missing is the obscenely large cocktail. Paula Bronstein/Getty Images AsiaPac/Getty Images Seafood heaven — Despite ongoing development in Koh Samui, there's one constant -- fresh, top-notch seafood is served everywhere on the island. courtesy Rock Salt Sanctuaries — The Gulf of Thailand island is a popular among tourists visiting wellness sanctuaries, such as Kamalaya (pictured). Paula Bronstein/Getty Images AsiaPac/Getty Images Samahita Retreat — Brush up on your pranayama breathing technique? Contemplate philosophy? In the rural south of the island, Samahita Retreat is a place to do both. courtesy Samahita Retreat Easy days — It's not all about the beaches in Koh Samui. But a lot of it is. iStockphoto Mummified monk — The mummified body of Dang Piyasilo, or "Luong Pordaeng," has been on display at Wat Khunaram since the Buddhist monk died in 1973 at the age of 79. PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/AFP/Getty Images Koh Phangan — Samui's neighboring isle of Koh Phangan is famous for its Full Moon parties, and rustic Sanctuary Thailand spa and resort. courtesy The Sanctuary Eclectic cafes — Cafes on southern Thai islands have perfected a hippiefied-beachcomber, ramshackle style, exhibited here by Think cafe in Lipa. courtesy Think Island hopping from Samui — Ang Thong National Marine Park is a collection of uninhabited islands. Not counting wildlife. It's an easy day trip from Samui. 100 Degree East Prev Next