Koh Samui

The islands contain limestone mountains, strangely shaped caves, emerald-green lakes and ponds. Most tourists visit on a one-day trip, which can be arranged from Koh Samui. — Fodor's

The three small islands of Koh Nang Yuan lie close to Koh Tao. At high tide the islands, separated by shallow, translucent water, look like the endpoints of an obtuse triangle. — Fodor's

Koh Samui has a few top-end spas, as well as several in the luxury hotels, but the island's ultimate spa experience is at Tamarind Springs. — Fodor's

The smaller of two waterfalls just north of the ring road near Ban Hua Thanon. There are signs warning visitors not to climb the falls as there have been fatalities. — Lonely Planet

Chaweng Beach is one of Koh Samui's most famous stretches of sand, particularly its northern end. — Afar Magazine

The Buddha is depicted with his left palm facing up and right palm down, signifying a time when he was able to avoid temptation through serene meditation. — Afar Magazine

Rather coarse and shelly, Bo Phut’s beach inclines rather steeply into cloudy water, but the views are scenic to Ko Pha-Ngan, an island that acts as a buffer to seasonal winds and calms the waters. — Lonely Planet