Holiday Advice

[tuky]

My wife and I have just decided that we are going to spend a few nights on Samui.

There will be me, my wife, our two daughters (2.5 years and 1.5 months), plus my wifes two parents.

What we are hoping for is a bangalow style place on the beach.

It will be our first time so neither of us are in a position to know what to expect.,

Can anyone give us some tips on hotels? As I say we would like a bangalow on the beach type of room. Price isn't a huge concern, but we would hope to keep it in the 5k range per night.

We will also need to hire a car right? Ideally, I would just sit and drink beer on the beach all day. but I will have the wife and in laws so I need to do a few things too

Any suggestions from you local folks?

Plus, having been a tv member for so long, and also a mod I would love to meet up with anyone interested for a meal and or a beer or two whilst we are there.

I look forward to any replies. Thank people.

tuky

[limbos]

My wife and I have just decided that we are going to spend a few nights on Samui.

There will be me, my wife, our two daughters (2.5 years and 1.5 months), plus my wifes two parents.

What we are hoping for is a bangalow style place on the beach.

It will be our first time so neither of us are in a position to know what to expect.,

Can anyone give us some tips on hotels? As I say we would like a bangalow on the beach type of room. Price isn't a huge concern, but we would hope to keep it in the 5k range per night.

We will also need to hire a car right? Ideally, I would just sit and drink beer on the beach all day. but I will have the wife and in laws so I need to do a few things too

Any suggestions from you local folks?

Plus, having been a tv member for so long, and also a mod I would love to meet up with anyone interested for a meal and or a beer or two whilst we are there.

I look forward to any replies. Thank people.

tuky

World Resort between Bophud and Maenam has nice bungalows, one very big one faces the beach. It's a nice family run place, have a look here

[FLORISSIME]

HELLO

I have a house to rent, you ca go on the website http://www.baan-sawan.com ;

It is a nice wood house in wood justin front of the sea in a quiet place

have good holidays in samui

[donna]

ive always liked coral bay resort. they have a website, are in your price range and are good for families.

[game4shame]

My wife and I have just decided that we are going to spend a few nights on Samui.

There will be me, my wife, our two daughters (2.5 years and 1.5 months), plus my wifes two parents.

What we are hoping for is a bangalow style place on the beach.

It will be our first time so neither of us are in a position to know what to expect.,

Can anyone give us some tips on hotels? As I say we would like a bangalow on the beach type of room. Price isn't a huge concern, but we would hope to keep it in the 5k range per night.

We will also need to hire a car right? Ideally, I would just sit and drink beer on the beach all day. but I will have the wife and in laws so I need to do a few things too

Any suggestions from you local folks?

Plus, having been a tv member for so long, and also a mod I would love to meet up with anyone interested for a meal and or a beer or two whilst we are there.

I look forward to any replies. Thank people.

tuky

lamai and chaweng are the 2 main nightlife areas. might want to avoid these in the evening on a family holiday although I see families going about, especially during the day on the beach. depends on tastes I suppose.

both lamai and chaweng have high end accom and motor renting though.

I'd imagine other parts of the island might be better suited for a family but I don't know enough about the likes of Bophut, Maenam etc to comment.

tbh maybe I shouldn't have posted - I'm the wrong man to advise on a family holiday i'm afraid!!

Edited May 7, 2006 by game4shame

[tuky]

Thanks folks.

Hotel is booked and plane tickets have been booked.

Now, when we get there, what are we going to do?

Can anyone recommend topcat fishing to throw a line or two? Or is there another way I can cast a line?

I think it will be fairly relaxed, with the two kids. One will only be 2 months old.

My wife says she wants to drink a bit too much beer and dance the night away, it is has been a long time since was able to, so I trust we will find somewhere that she can do this.

Plus, anyone want to meet up for a beer/meal?

[OZONE]

OOOpppsss. A bit too late, but here's my 2 cents.

Santiburi resort is highly recommended but quite expensive. Its quiet and gorgeous. The services were excellent as well.

Edited May 17, 2006 by OZONE

[willski52]

My wife and I have just decided that we are going to spend a few nights on Samui.

There will be me, my wife, our two daughters (2.5 years and 1.5 months), plus my wifes two parents.

What we are hoping for is a bangalow style place on the beach.

It will be our first time so neither of us are in a position to know what to expect.,

Can anyone give us some tips on hotels? As I say we would like a bangalow on the beach type of room. Price isn't a huge concern, but we would hope to keep it in the 5k range per night.

We will also need to hire a car right? Ideally, I would just sit and drink beer on the beach all day. but I will have the wife and in laws so I need to do a few things too

Any suggestions from you local folks?

Plus, having been a tv member for so long, and also a mod I would love to meet up with anyone interested for a meal and or a beer or two whilst we are there.

I look forward to any replies. Thank people.

tuky

You may want to consider Le Paradise Boutique Resort and Spa. It is located in southern Chewang. It is a little more than what you want to pay though. My wife and I stayed there two years ago when it was the Princess village. They have since added a pool and added some other things. It is in a good location, but it is feels very secluded and is very peaceful. It is a great honeymoon resort and a good place for families, in my opinion.

[suegha]

A few links for you...

http://www.samui.org/map/index.html

http://www.kohsamui-info.com/news/samui_news3.html

http://www.samuiguide.com/index.html