Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

Simple dorms & private rooms in a modest hostel with an outdoor pool & a poolside bar. In a low-rise building, this modest hostel is a 7-minute walk from the nearest beach, 1 km from Samui Aquarium & Tiger Zoo and 4 km from Wat Khunaram temple. The simple mixed-gender and single-sex dorms come with shared bathrooms and lockers. The private rooms have sofas, balconies or terraces, and bathrooms with rainfall-effect showerheads, plus Wi-Fi, tea and coffeemakers, cable TV and minifridges. Amenities include a bar next to an outdoor pool, as well as a guest laundry, a pantry area, a guest lounge and an Internet corner. Light breakfast is available.

"Sweet Sisters is a whole-food cafe serving delicious, healthy and original food from local produce. The menu has a distinct Southern Thai accent, but speaks in many languages: Thai fusion, seafood, and vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free if you like. The kitchen never uses msg, white or polished rice, sugar, farmed fish, shrimp, nor will chef Noiy buy factory chickens - only produce she can find from sustainable organic sources. Many of the vegetables and herbs are from Noiy's own plantation."

Small, busy temple with Buddhist art, best known for the mummified monk on display.

Kamalaya is a serene wellness oasis on Koh Samui, featuring luxe suites, holistic programs, and nurturing staff that create a perfect retreat for rejuvenation.

Bright accommodations in an upmarket beach getaway featuring 2 eateries, 2 pools & 2 bars. Directly on Koh Samui beach, this upscale resort surrounded by leafy gardens is 3 km from the Buddhist Wat Lamai temple. Colorful, airy rooms with balconies and garden or pool views feature local art, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus day beds, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add ocean views, sitting areas and/or beach access. There are also private cottages and villas; some have plunge pools. Parking, a beach shuttle, yoga classes, kayak rentals and breakfast are free. There are also 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools and 2 bars, plus a spa, a game room and a kids' club.

Nestled on a tropical hillside overlooking a private beach, this luxe resort features chic villas with infinity pools and top-notch service that feels like home.

"Halal Food"

Down-to-earth, covered venue with merchants selling fruits & vegetables, plus fish, meat & more.

Ko Samui, Thailand’s second largest island, lies in the Gulf of Thailand off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus. It's known for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves and dense, mountainous rainforest, plus luxury resorts and posh spas. The landmark 12m-tall golden Big Buddha statue at Wat Phra Yai Temple is located on a tiny island connected to Ko Samui by a causeway. ― Google

Taling Ngam (translated "beautiful shore") is an area in the south west of Koh Samui, with its picturesque coastline known as the "Virgin Coast" together with the village, where time seems to have stood still.