Samui ranks as one of the most popular destinations in Asia. A true blue paradise island, mesmerizing visitors with its charm & finesse, Koh Samui's brilliance includes its hills, forest waterfalls, rocky coves and surrounding islands (besides its renowned beaches). With an area of approximately 250 sq kms, it takes 11/2 hrs, to cruise through the island by car. Ang Thong Marine National Park, just to the north of  Samui, is a group of lovely steep-sided limestone islands fringed with forest, an ideal cruising ground for yachts and a destination for divers. Hikers also find much in the way of hidden lakes, jungle and wildlife to discover. The Gulf of Siam, beauty of the eastern sea, reflects the esthetic beauty of this archipelago.