Although Koh Samui is a relatively small island when compared to Phuket, it has a unique reputation as having some of the most upscale leisure destinations, known not just in Thailand but the world over. You may be tempted not to leave your hotel or if you’re renting one of Koh Samui luxury villas with all the amenities, it’s certainly worth seeing and experiencing all the exciting places and activities that await every traveler. From the north coast, down to the south coast, there is beauty to appreciate. North Coast The northern part of the island is home to a string of idyllic and pristine beaches that would surely captivate each traveler. Bophut Beach Once a popular fishing village and the island’s main French outpost, Bophut Beach is fast becoming Samui’s most elegant and well-preserved area on the island. Modern buildings, interspaced with a line of old wooden Chinese shops, give …