Island life :
It is hard to imagine a more perfect tropical island than Koh Samui, where the lush mountainous interior leads down to endless swathes of coconut groves, and a shore fringed with white sandy beaches and ancient granite boulders. Calm, clear waters are always warm and inviting, and numerous surrounding islands offer their mysteries to explore. Local inhabitants are well aware of the treasure of the island, and environmental protection has always been a priority, most obviously reflected by the ban on towering hotels, which seem to soar up on most holiday hot spots. Local planning on Koh Samui requires that no structure be above the height of a coconut palm, and along the shores, restrictions are even stronger. Apart from offering everything one could wish for on a tropical island, what makes Koh Samui most special is her people. Thailand is the only country in the world to be predominantly Buddhist, and the religion is strongly reflected in the culture. Not only are the locals immensely tolerant and welcoming, but genuinely happy with their lives. The economy on the island is vibrant, with investment and income flooding in from the tourist industry, and the families who started out as poor coconut farmers only a generation ago, have been elevated to wealthy land barons. Warm smiles and laughter are a part of every day life here, and immediately contagious. The perception of life on Koh Samui as a utopian ideal is widespread amongst tourists, and justifiably so. Little wonder that so many visitors fall in love with the island, return yearly, build their fantasy homes here, or in many cases settle on Koh Samui.
It is hard to imagine a more perfect tropical island than Koh Samui, where the lush mountainous interior leads down to endless swathes of coconut groves, and a shore fringed with white sandy beaches and ancient granite boulders. Calm, clear waters are always warm and inviting, and numerous surrounding islands offer their mysteries to explore. Local inhabitants are well aware of the treasure of the island, and environmental protection has always been a priority, most obviously reflected by the ban on towering hotels, which seem to soar up on most holiday hot spots. Local planning on Koh Samui requires that no structure be above the height of a coconut palm, and along the shores, restrictions are even stronger. Apart from offering everything one could wish for on a tropical island, what makes Koh Samui most special is her people. Thailand is the only country in the world to be predominantly Buddhist, and the religion is strongly reflected in the culture. Not only are the locals immensely tolerant and welcoming, but genuinely happy with their lives. The economy on the island is vibrant, with investment and income flooding in from the tourist industry, and the families who started out as poor coconut farmers only a generation ago, have been elevated to wealthy land barons. Warm smiles and laughter are a part of every day life here, and immediately contagious. The perception of life on Koh Samui as a utopian ideal is widespread amongst tourists, and justifiably so. Little wonder that so many visitors fall in love with the island, return yearly, build their fantasy homes here, or in many cases settle on Koh Samui.
No comments:
Post a Comment