Koh Samui is the premier island destination in the Gulf of Thailand; Samui is easily accessible, features beautiful beaches and a variety of activities, and caters to visitors on any budget.
Koh Samui, Thailand’s second most popular island destination, is located in the Gulf of Thailand roughly 700km south of Bangkok and 80km from Thailand’s eastern seaboard.
Samui is the third largest island in Thailand and the largest in an archipelago of more than 80 islands that includes the Ang Thong National Marine Park, a kayaking paradise and top day trip from Koh Samui. While Samui is small enough to be circumnavigated in just a couple of hours by motorbike or car, the island features such a variety of beaches and activities that it would be impossible to experience everything in a single visit. However, this was not always the case.
Until the late 20th century, Samui was home to a small community engaged primarily in fishing and harvesting coconuts. There were not even any roads on the island until the early 1970s. However, once foreign visitors discovered this island gem, lush with tropical forest, fringed with palm tree lined stretches of golden sand, and surrounded by pellucid, aquamarine water, development quickly followed.
Today the beaches of Chaweng and Lamai are bustling beach towns with fabulous beach resorts, internationally acclaimed restaurants, and world-class nightclubs; activities around Koh Samui include cooking courses, yoga instruction, Muay Thai training, scuba diving, and even golf. While there are a few quieter beaches that are ideal for relaxation, particularly those that feature some of the finest 5-star resorts in the world, and some that exude old world charm, such as Bo Phut, which features converted, old Chinese shop houses, Samui is far from the unspoiled island it was a few decades ago. Nonetheless, Koh Samui has developed into its own style of island paradise, retaining much of its natural beauty while offering nearly every imaginable activity or service for the ultimate beach holiday.
Koh Samui, the third largest island in Thailand, is the second most popular island destination in the kingdom, thanks in part to its airport that connects the island to a number of Thai and international destinations. Koh Samui features spectacular beaches, outstanding dining, and a comprehensive array of activities including cooking courses, yoga instruction, Muay Thai training, scuba diving, and even golf. Koh Samui has secluded beaches that are the exclusive domain of luxury 5-star resorts, family friendly beaches with shallow shores, and shopping, dining, and nightlife venues that make the island a paradise both day and night.

Monday, 26 July 2010

The Scent Hotel Koh Samui (Formerly Karmakamet Aromatic)

The Scent Hotel Koh Samui (Formerly Karmakamet Aromatic). The Scent Hotel is a recently-opened boutique hotel situated on peaceful Bangrak Beach in the north of Koh Samui. It is the perfect place to enjoy serenity and relaxation, an oasis of tranquility with the exciting world of Koh Samui just outside its doors.
The hotel is designed to reflect the 1940’s and 1950’s colonial style, down to the smallest detail, and has
beautiful rooms decorated in Chinese, Western and local styles. All modern amenities and conveniences are also included so that everything you desire is right at your fingertips.
The Scent Hotel brand began in a small shop in Bangkok which sold scents created from ancient recipes in China. Karmakamet became known for having the best quality aromatic products in the whole of Thailand. Taking this concept further, The Scent Hotel has blended its aromatic history with the intention of providing excellent hospitality, creating a truly unique experience for every guest
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I can't say enough amazing things about this hotel!! It was truely magical! My husband and I stayed here while on our honeymoon and we were blown out of the water by everything about this hotel. It feels like europe meets Thailand. When we initailly booked we weren't sure what to expect because the pictures looked to good to be true but it's actually even more amazing then the pictures on their site. The food was amazing (the only place I found eggs bendict in Thailand), the room was soooo beautiful and all the details were amazing and the AC was sooo cool and great which is hard to find in Thailand. The hotel is right on the beach and was sooooo relaxing, we didn't want to leave and wish we hadn't because the next hotel didn't compare to this one which by the way was ranked as one of the top 3 places to stay on Koh Samui and we now wish we had canceled our stay there because it didn't compare to The Scent. It's very close to great food and shopping in Bophut. This area was great because it wasn't overran with tourist and all the touristy things in Chawang and other parts, but it's close to the airport, but far enough away you can't hear the airplanes at all. My only complaints would be the beach/water is a bit coral-ey....lots of coral in the water and they had changed the name from when we had initially booked it so it was difficult to find. The service was the best we had in Thailand and I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay on our honeymoon. This is the only place I would stay in Koh Samui when we visit again!!
Travel between Ko Samui - Ko Tao - Koh Phangan.
Can travel from Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao to have. From various ports such.
 Port Mae Num.
Koh Samui - Koh Phangan.
Regular boat from Samui to Koh Pha Ngan at 09.30 am, 10.30 am boat 180 Baht
Catamaran boat from Samui to Koh Pha Ngan at 08.00 am at 8:40 am each boat 250 Baht
Koh Phangan - Koh Tao.
Regular boats from Koh Phangan, Koh Tao at 11.30 am to 13.30 pm at the boat material 180 Baht
Catamaran boat from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao at 8:50 am, 10.30 am each boat 350 Baht
Koh Samui - Koh Tao.
Catamaran boat from Koh Samui to Koh Tao at 12.30 am at 15.00 am each boat 350 Baht
Koh Tao - Koh Samui.
Catamaran boat from Koh Tao, Koh Samui at 15.00 am to 17.30 am at each boat 550 Baht
Bo Phut Pier.
Koh Samui - Koh Tao.
Speed ​​Boat from Koh Samui to Koh Tao at 08.30 pm, 10.00 pm / Price: 550 Baht
Port Phayai (next to the Hotel Ocean View).
Koh Samui - Koh Phangan (Haad Rin nai).
Regular boat from Koh Samui at 10.30 am and 16.00 am to 13.00 pm 11.20 pm 13.50 pm Koh Phangan time and 16.50 am each boat 100 Baht
Koh Phangan (Haad Rin nai) - Koh Samui.
Regular boats from the ship at 09:30 am 11:30 pm Koh Phangan and Koh Samui at 14.30 am to 10.20 pm 12.20 pm and 15.20 am each boat 100 Baht
Pier Phayai or Bangrag (next to the Hotel Sunset 2).
Koh Samui - Koh Tao. Catamaran boat from Koh Samui to Koh Tao at 08.00 am, 10.30 am each boat 550 baht Ko Tao - Koh Samui.
Catamaran boat from Koh Tao, Koh Samui at 15.00 am to 17.00 pm at 550 baht each boat passenger information to the companies fail prince calls. 0 7724 7146.
Nathon Pier. (Boat Wangthong Speed ​​Boat).
Koh Tao - Koh Samui.
Wang Boat (Speed ​​Boat) from Koh Tao to Koh Samui at 10.30 am at 12.00 am each boat 550 Baht
Koh Samui - Koh Tao.
Boat Wang thong (Speed ​​Boat) from Koh Samui to Koh Tao at 12.00 am at 13.45 am each boat 550 Baht
Koh Samui - Koh Phangan.
Express boat from Koh Samui boat at 09.00 am and 17.00 am to 11.00 pm, 10.00 pm Koh Phangan 12.00 and 18.00 am each boat 115 Baht