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What to do in Koh Samui

From fun-filled partying to traditional religious festivals, there are many things to experience on the island. Here are a few...

Full moon parties; monthly: The legendary beach parties fall every month when the moon is at its fullest and brightest. The moonlit revelry features a soundtrack of international DJs and the dress code is very casual.

Makha Bucha; February/March: Celebrated on the full moon day of the third lunar month, this important Buddhist festival calls for everyone to do only good things. Candlelit processions form part of the event.

Songkran; April: It used to be that sprinkling water on someone during Thai New Year was a good luck wish. These days, the Thai people are quite generous with their wishes of luck because Songkran now equals a thoroughly good soaking. Water pistols and buckets of water are splashed and the streets are awash with wet and happy people.

There are plenty of things to see and do while in Koh Samui. You just have to raise yourself from that sun lounger for a few hours and explore...

The Golden Buddha at Wat Phra Yai is striking, and the Secret Buddha Garden, high in the hills on the island, is sure to inspire. The Na Muang waterfalls should be seen, and the Mummified Monk, which is exactly what it sounds like, is oddly interesting. The monk in question died while in the meditation position more than 20 years ago and his body is on display at Wat Khunaram, not far from the waterfall.

Hin Ta Hin Yai - the Grandfather and Grandmother rocks - are phallic rock formations at Lamai Beach and attract a large number of curious visitors and their cameras.

Relaxing: Let your cares float away as you relax on the stunning Bophut Beach. If you get restless, Fisherman's Village with its boutiques and restaurants is a great place to while away an afternoon.

Active types: The 42 islands of Ang Thong National Marine Park should keep adventurers busy. Whether you want to discover the underwater world through snorkelling and diving, or would prefer to look around on dry land, island hopping is the perfect solution.

Grown-up families: Venture into the jungle and discover the Secret Buddha Garden high in the hills. Explore the variety of statues in the shapes of deities, animals and humans as you wander around the mystical garden.