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“Best local restaurant in Fisherman's Village, almost no tourists — pad thai, cashew chicken, egg roll and rice for ~$12. No map pin, search the name.”
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Pichet Restaurant
“Book a private-pool suite; quiet adults-only pool. Spa 'immersion': 30 min aromatic jacuzzi + 1 hr massage, pricey but wow.”
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Centara Reserve Samui
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Fisherman's Village Walking Street
Huge Friday market: papaya salad 7-~$2, skewers 2-~$1, dim sum ~$2, banana roti ~$2, pizza ~$3; skip the ~$4 bubble waffle ice cream.
995 Duck
Order dish number 3 – the tastiest dish on Koh Tao.
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort
Pool Villa ~$325 a night with breakfast — great value; infinity pool by the sea and a private beach path.
Centara Reserve Samui
Book a private-pool suite; quiet adults-only pool. Spa 'immersion': 30 min aromatic jacuzzi + 1 hr massage, pricey but wow.
Fisherman's Village Walking Street
Come even early — fresh 100% orange juice, young coconuts, grilled corn and sushi at 5-10 baht a piece (about 0.5-~$1).
Koh Nang Yuan
Boat only, ฿300 pp + ฿250 reserve entry; open 9:00–15:00 and no plastic bottles — go early, the sandbar floods by 15:00.
Lücke Boutique Hotel - Adults Only
Her stay on Koh Tao.
Sairee Beach
The island's main beach — great sunset spot with dive boats on the horizon.
Fishbowl Beach Bar
"The best place in the world" — tables on the sand at sunset, happy hours, buckets and a party vibe at night.
Nui Bakery
On her Koh Tao food list - bakery stop.
The Deck Cottages
Her stay on Koh Samui.
Thongson Bay
"Perfect beach" — free entry, cheap beach massage, free sun beds/kayak, but no outside food or drink allowed.
Tree Bridge Zipline Samui
10-zipline jungle course with sea views; booked via EastCard for a discount, guides are lovely and ride along if you're scared of heights.
Aow Leuk Beach
Come very early in the morning for a better chance of seeing baby sharks.
Ban Tai Beach
"The most insane beach I've seen" — white sand, palms and incredible water colors.
Freedom Private Beach
50 baht entry per person; two beautiful beaches and a viewpoint. Snorkel gear 50 baht — watch out for sea urchins.
Gemini Dumplings
On her Koh Tao food list.
Kimpton Kitalay Samui
New resort styled like a fishing village, 138 rooms, suites and villas - the beach villa has a private pool and direct access to the sand.
Koh Tao
She has a full recommendations list for the island plus 10 things to know before flying to Koh Tao.
La Pizzeria da Claudio
Italian pizza option on Koh Tao.
Mellow Submarine
On her Koh Tao list.
Samui International Airport
Gorgeous open-air terminal with shops, cafés and plane views — everything is very expensive except the massage; wait a few minutes by the baggage screening monitor to check your suitcase passed.
The Cocoon Viewpoint Restaurant
Stunning at sunset, but don't ride up by scooter — the climb is very steep, take a taxi.
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort
Poolside pizza and a mango milkshake are a winning combo with toddlers at the resort pool.
Baan Ya Jai
Excellent Thai in Chaweng — som tam, egg rolls and fresh fruit shakes.
Basil Indian Restaurant
Indian food on Chaweng Beach Road, near Centara Reserve Samui.
Blue Chair
Best restaurant on Koh Tao so far: cashew chicken, papaya salad, rice and spring rolls + mango shake and water for ~$9.
Coco Tam's
Excellent beachfront restaurant with a fire show on the sand; they came on a Tuesday.
Coconut Monkey
On her Koh Tao list.
Goodthings Cafe and Hotel
Really cute spot with excellent coffee — iced coffees, lemon cheesecake and a chocolate cookie came to ~$15.
Gusto Italiano
Surprisingly great Italian on the sand at sunset — try the prosciutto-burrata pizza; pricey: 1,326 THB for two.
Kanya Kitchen
On her Koh Tao list.
Lou Lou Eatery and Bar
Stunning lunch spot — sushi, pomelo salad, burger and fries.
Maenam View Point
Stunning beachfront spot with umbrellas, low tables and a cute café.
Pichet Restaurant
Best local restaurant in Fisherman's Village, almost no tourists — pad thai, cashew chicken, egg roll and rice for ~$12. No map pin, search the name.
RPM Red Power Motor
Recommended scooter rental, open 8:00–18:00.
Sunrise Specialty Coffee
Best coffee on the island by far – get it with the cookie.
Tanote Bay
Beaches · bay beach
Uniqlo Central Samui
Huge branch and really cheap — 2 tanks, trousers and a knit for ~$65.
Cactus Cafe
On her Koh Tao list.
Colts Horse Riding Koh Samui
One-hour horse ride along the beach, suitable for kids too
Divas Cabaret Samui
Entry costs only the first drink (about~$8). With kids, explain what a ladyboy is beforehand.
Lotus Beach Bar
Come at night for the fire-dancing show on the sand at Sairee Beach.
Santiburi Koh Samui
Beachfront villa is five steps from a beautiful, clean beach, but beach and pool service has dropped a lot.
ร้านอีสานเพื่อนเพ By.Moonlight
On her Koh Tao list.
ARKbar Beach Club
Come in the evening for the fire show on the sand in Chaweng.
Beach Coconuts Bowls
Beachside coconut smoothie bowl with fresh orange juice.
Black Rose Bar
Beachfront lunch with sea view — papaya salad, club sandwich and fresh watermelon/banana shakes.
Blue Chair
On her Koh Tao list.
Bophut Beach
Cute calm beach with jet skis and longtail boats offshore.
Central Samui
A really cute night market with food and drink stalls out front of the mall.
Fisherman's Village
Evening out on Bophut Beach: tables and bean bags on the sand plus a fire show.
Maenam Beach
One of the island's beautiful beaches — calm turquoise water, palms and sun loungers.
Ocean Clinic
Good clinic on Koh Tao – where they treated dengue.
Pork Leg
Pork leg over rice - on her Koh Tao list.
Sea Sun Samui
Cute stop for coffee and a passionfruit shake on the way to the temples.
The French Market
On her Koh Tao list - French bakery stop.
Wat Plai Laem
Temple with a giant smiling Buddha — combine with Wat Phra Yai nearby.
Charm Samui
MasterChef winner's restaurant: ~$41 for 4 dishes and 2 drinks; food cute but not a must — best dish is their take on Nobu's black cod miso.
Chaweng Beach
In August (rainy season) they had only one rain shower in two weeks; Thailand's east side is better than Phuket in summer.
Mae Haad Beach
Beaches · beach
Samui International Airport
The boarding gate area is open-air with no air conditioning, so expect to sweat while waiting
Sealax Samui
Chill beach club for a fresh coconut by the turquoise sea.
Wat Phra Yai
The Big Buddha is very special but she wouldn't call it a must-see.
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