• Choosing a Koh Samui holiday rental

    • Resplendent with natural beauty, Koh Samui, or Samui as the locals call it, is the third largest island in Thailand. The palm tree-lined shore along the coastal lowlands rising to the virgin rainforest slopes are truly a feast for all five senses. Choosing to stay in Koh Samui villas for your holiday means enjoy this fantastic island like a local. Samui is one of the islands that form the Ang Thong National Marine Park, well-known as a snorkeling and kayaking utopia. The island is large enough for in-depth exploration by the fit and adventurous, but also can be navigated at one's leisure by car or motorbike in just a couple of hours.

      As recently as the end of the last century, Koh Samui was an isolated and therefore self-sufficient community, with little connection to the mainland of Thailand. In the 1970s the island's first intrepid tourists, backpackers who hitched a ride on a coconut boat, discovered this picturesque, unspoiled paradise. Since the 1990s the tourist trade has sky-rocketed, and today Koh Samui is the second most popular island destination in Thailand, topped only by Phuket.

      Bang Por, Koh Samui

      Bang Por is a relatively quiet and tranquil area of Koh Samui. This site includes magnificent white sand beaches and breath-taking views over to Koh Phangan. Bang Por enjoys refreshing breezes year-round thanks to the gulf of Siam, making this location ideal for sailing no matter what the month of the year. Venture into the hills of the area and one is treated to some of the most fantastic views this island Eden has to offer.

      Bang Por has much more to offer its visitors than just its awe-inspiring natural beauty. There are numerous excellent Thai restaurants in the area, where fresh seafood arrives daily. Enjoying a meal in the pristine beauty of this locale's tropical surroundings is a never-to-be-forgotten travel experience.

      Lamai, Koh Samui

      Lamai offers much in the way of dining, shopping, and accommodation options. Its unique, laid back atmosphere makes it one of the area's most popular travel destinations. Lamai Beach is renowned for its magnificent crescent of white sand beach ideal for a day of lazy sunbathing, or swimming and other water sports including windsurfing and waterskiing. Vendors patrol the beaches offering such local delicacies as fruit, grilled sweet corn, Thai papaya salad, chicken, and ice cream, along with items such as sarongs and locally crafted jewelry.

      The area is small enough to experience all its splendor just by walking, while drinking in all the sights, sounds, and smells at one's leisure. Take a stroll to Hinta Hinyai at the southern end of Lamai and marvel at its unique and strange rock formations. In addition to all these attractions, Lamai is also well-known by tourists for its active night life.

      Big Buddha, Koh Samui

      Approaching Koh Samui from the air, the imposing gold statue of Lord Buddha perched on a high platform at the top of wide staircase adorned with dragons graciously welcomes all to the island, and dominates the landscape. Constructed in 1972, this enormous Buddha is situated within the Phra Yai Temple complex on a small island located just off the northern shore.

      Venerated by the locals and visitors hailing from Thailand, Koh Samui's Big Buddha is also a very popular tourist destination for foreign visitors, many of whom join the local people in lighting incense and praying at this magnificent shrine. At night the statue is highlighted with floodlights, an exotic and inspiring sight to all lucky enough to view it.

      Many Thai tourists make the Big Buddha the first stop on their travel itinerary. They come to pray here, and make offerings of fruit and flowers, and rice and water. To ensure a happy and fruitful visit, they also burn five incense sticks. Once the tourist has paid their respects to Lord Buddha, they embark on the rest of their adventures in this lush, tropical nirvana.

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      We offer quality Koh Samui apartments for short-term stay, also known as Koh Samui holiday rentals or in the United States Koh Samui vacation rentals. Rent an apartment in Koh Samui to spend your holiday in Koh Samui living like a local in a Koh Samui holiday apartment.

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  • Koh Samui Holiday Rental: Booking Process

    • How to book: Just enter your dates, find a Koh Samui rental you like and click "Book Now". We will then ask for contact details and a down payment to reserve your accommodation in Koh Samui. That's it! Your booking is confirmed!
      What we do: We receive your payment and book the Koh Samui rental with the owner. We block the calendar for your dates

      What happens next? You instantly get an online booking voucher with the address of your Koh Samui accommodation and the telephone numbers of the owner in Koh Samui. Print your voucher.... and have a great holiday in Koh Samui!

      If a security deposit is required it will be refunded to you in full at the end of your stay in Koh Samui (unless damages have occurred).

      Holiday Velvet specialises in online booking of Koh Samui apartments and Koh Samui accommodation. We pride ourselves on the easiness of our booking system and after-sales experience. Indeed once you have the booking confirmation for your Koh Samui holiday rental you will be able to save it using a barcode reader on your phone, share your Koh Samui rental with your friends on Facebook, and in some destinations automatically book a car pick up to take you to your accommodation. You'll also be able to book an insurance for your Koh Samui holiday and Koh Samui tours at preferential rates!
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  • Some Koh Samui Apartment Reviews

    • Choosing a Koh Samui self-catering rental over a hotel means to be guaranteed to have the freedom to do as you wish. You will have access to cooking facilities and extra space which is why for Koh Samui family travel this is often the preferred option. Then there's the location of your Koh Samui apartment: hotels cannot be built in many top stops of the city but you will always find an apartment that can be rented short-term.
      Secret Beach Villa We were a party of 10 with 3 children and we had a marvelous stay at the Mangrove Villa which was big enought to give us all a feeling of luxus. Proffesional staff and beautfull beach made this a sucsessfull holiday for us all.
      Kjell-Tore Andersen (06-01-2011)

      Manhattan Duplex Kudos to Holiday-Velvet. Delivered everything as promised and the accommodation was even better than advertised. I have no hesitation in using their services again. Keep it up!
      P Francis (27-04-2010)

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In our Guide section we've collected some interesting travel tips to help you discover Koh Samui. Visit our Guide for tips in Koh Samui. The guide is really meant to help our customers choose their Koh Samui holiday rental or Koh Samui apartment according to the area of Koh Samui that is most appealing. This is why our Koh Samui guide is categorized by Koh Samui areas. Whether you choose your Koh Samui accommodation for your family, friends or partner, we have the right Koh Samui rental for you, read our Guide to find which Koh Samui area is the best for your Koh Samui apartment.
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