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Is Koh Samui really the world's best island? An honest take

Is Koh Samui really the world's best island? An...

At a glance The award: World's Best Island 2026, Travel + Leisure, reader score 95.64, ahead of the Maldives (95.38), Bali, and Milos Also won: Best Island, Asia-Pacific, Travel +...

Is Koh Samui really the world's best island? An...

At a glance The award: World's Best Island 2026, Travel + Leisure, reader score 95.64, ahead of the Maldives (95.38), Bali, and Milos Also won: Best Island, Asia-Pacific, Travel +...

Sunset in Koh Samui, people eating at restaurant

What are the best sunset spots near Big Buddha ...

All four of these sit close to Big Buddha and Wat Plai Laem, so they work well as an evening stop after a bit of sightseeing rather than needing a...

What are the best sunset spots near Big Buddha ...

All four of these sit close to Big Buddha and Wat Plai Laem, so they work well as an evening stop after a bit of sightseeing rather than needing a...

February in Koh Samui, Chinese dragon at Chinese New Year event in Maenam

What is Koh Samui like in February?

Weather February continues the reliable dry season pattern set by January. Expect warm, sunny days and little rain, among the more dependable months of the year for good weather. Crowds...

What is Koh Samui like in February?

Weather February continues the reliable dry season pattern set by January. Expect warm, sunny days and little rain, among the more dependable months of the year for good weather. Crowds...

View from Wave in Fishermans Village, Koh Samui.  People on beanbags looking out to sea.

Where should families eat in Bo Phut?

Where can families eat with elephants in Bo Phut? Haven is the kind of place you'd assume is all hype. It isn't. It's a genuine cave cafe built into the...

Where should families eat in Bo Phut?

Where can families eat with elephants in Bo Phut? Haven is the kind of place you'd assume is all hype. It isn't. It's a genuine cave cafe built into the...

Is Fisherman's Village / Bo Phut good for families?

Is Fisherman's Village / Bo Phut good for famil...

At a glance Location: North coast, roughly 20 minutes from the airport Beach: Calm, but coarse sand, not the island's best swimming beach Walkability: Fisherman's Village itself is flat and...

Is Fisherman's Village / Bo Phut good for famil...

At a glance Location: North coast, roughly 20 minutes from the airport Beach: Calm, but coarse sand, not the island's best swimming beach Walkability: Fisherman's Village itself is flat and...

hotel courtyard in Koh Samui

Which booking platform works best for Koh Samui?

At a glance Booking.com: Our preferred platform · Clean interface, Genius loyalty tiers · Best for repeat bookers wanting one place for everything Agoda: Best for hunting the lowest hotel...

Which booking platform works best for Koh Samui?

At a glance Booking.com: Our preferred platform · Clean interface, Genius loyalty tiers · Best for repeat bookers wanting one place for everything Agoda: Best for hunting the lowest hotel...