Just had 4 days on Koh Samed.

After dropping the dog at a Doggy Hotel we drove the 3hours to get to the pier (). 100bht for parking and 250bht each for a shared boat to take us directly onto the resorts beach.

20minutes later we were at the resort on Ao Phai Beach.

Samed Villa Resort. approx 3500 a night for a "deluxe" bungalow.

Room was roomy and we were all happy when there was a 3rd bed.




Then it was straight to the beach for a beer and dinner.

this was lovely. I had it twice.




..and then we spent the next few days on the beach.

Breakfast View







The waves on Ao Phai were pretty brutal and it was quite rocky but daughter enjoyed surfing into shore for most of the day. Lost my glasses and the daughters goggles when one wave took us by surprise....



The beaches either side were calmer.

Speaking of which...






We stopped for lunch at a place called Jeps. Big place, lots of backpackers led on the floor by the tables which was a bit odd. The food sucked.







There's always a swing...



...and you just can't keep saying no to hair braiding...




..or ice cream...






Best holiday we've had I reckon. Already planning to go again in February.

Total cost about 15k for 3 people + replacing my glasses ans her goggles...