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UPDATED 1ST MARCH 2022 We have great news for all those who are looking to travel to Koh Samui - whether visiting for the first time to experience a wonderful tropical island or our many returning guests who can't wait to get back again. Test & Go is now back - re-introduced on 1st February and together with the Samui Sandbox scheme welcomes fully vaccinated visitors to this beautiful tropical island and of course at the same time providing a boost to Thailand's Tourism economy....

Koh Samui could not be more beautiful than it is now as it now - a typical tropical island with crystal clear calm waters, coconut plantations and coconut strewn unspoilt palm fringed beaches that rival some of the the best in the world draws many visitors to see and experience. Chic cafes, beach clubs, rustic thai restaurants, food markets and boutique tourist shopping add to the vibe that makes Koh Samui so special. The global Covid pandemic has made it difficult to enter Thailand and enjoy this beautiful island however the Samui Sandbox scheme provides for a safe arrival and stay and Koh Samui is waiting to welcomes you once more. ...

Thailand has now opened with the great news that it is open to tourists from all countries as from 1st November 2021. Depending on whether visitors are vaccinated or not 3 themes have been introduced. 1) those who are fully vaccinated and arrive from an official list of low risk countries are to book & pay for a 1 night stay in a designated SHA+ hotel" whilst waiting for the results of the Covid-19 test taken at the airport on arrival., 2 ) those who are fully vaccinated who arrive from all the other countries not on the low risk list & have a mandatory 7 night stay in a SHA+ hotel 3) those who are unvaccinated who arrive from all countries have a mandatory 10 night stay in an ALQ hotel. ...

Updated 12th August 2021 Things have been tough over the last 12 months, with coronavirus severely restricting our ability to travel. However uncertainty around travel remains and that’s why it’s important to be able to book your long-awaited holidays with travel professionals you can trust. Samui Holiday Villas is an offshoot of Thailand Retreats and as a Member of ABTA we are committed to delivering high standards for our customers by signing up to ABTA’s Code of Conduct, which governs areas such as accurate advertising, fair terms of trading, changes to bookings and managing customer complaints. Coronavirus has now touched all of our lives and our thoughts go out to our customers who have been affected. However, after a very difficult year it feels as though there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel!...

Tourism is 20% of Thailand's economy but it is a much higher proportion on Koh Samui where the island has been hard-hit with the lack of foreign tourists with many Thai people on the island losing their jobs and businesses. In order to boost the economy the pre-covid 60 day Tourist Visa has now been re-introduced as well as the 30 day visa exempt entry ( both requiring 7 day quarantine on arrival) as part of a Certificate of Entry for foreign tourists tand can be applied for through their country's Royal Thai Embassies. There are however hoops and hurdles to jump though to achieve this and together with the compulsory self financing hotel quarantine in Bangkok it may not be everyones ideal start before chilling out in your villa at your final destination in Koh Samui......however with the news that a vaccine is now being rolled out in countries there is light at the end of the tunnel for the industry.......... ...

There’s plenty of space to roam free, smooth fine white sand, crystal clear calm waters and coconut plantations. This is Lipa Noi beach. It rivals some of the best beaches in the world and here you will find some of our finest luxury Koh Samui villas. It has incredible sunsets and it is also lined with small resorts and home to upscale beach club Nikki Beach. A serene and quiet area with beautiful waterfalls in the hills. Lipa Noi is slightly off the beaten track, but still near to the working town of Nathon with tourst shops, chic cafes, fruit and veg markets and the usual amenities of a town....

Want to find your own little hideaway villa on Chaweng beach, Koh Samui ? You are not alone, but it is relatively hard to find a Koh Samui private villa on Chaweng beach itself. Large hotel chains dominate most of the beachfront. Chaweng is still, undoubtedly, Koh Samui’s most popular and lively beach...

Koh Samui is a beautiful tropical island and perfect if you are searching for an iconic beach break in a luxury Koh Samui villa . What could be better than having your own private villa on the beach in Koh Samui? We’ve selected a range of Koh Samui beach villas that we think are uber stylish and in some of the juiciest locations. ...

There are hundreds of beautiful islands in the Gulf of Thailand. Koh Samui is a great base from which to explore and seek out the nearby tropical utopias. Some of the larger islands do see an influx of tourists, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao are particularly popular. There are some hidden gems too to be discovered within easy reach from Koh Samui by speedboat, luxury yacht or long tail boat....