Joanna James
A trip to Koh Samui means oodles of fun and excitement lay in store for you, but not without the right essentials in your backpack that can make or break your holiday. Load up on the must-haves for your trip and enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that a delightful time awaits you in idyllic Koh Samui.
When it comes to choosing your "travel companion", it mostly comes down to two options — a backpack or a suitcase. As most experienced travellers would agree, a backpack is almost always the convenient choice and in terms of Koh Samui, it is no different. A backpack makes things so much easier than lugging a bulky suitcase, especially given the air travel or ferry rides from mainland Thailand to Koh Samui and then navigation on the island. The luxury of two free hands afforded by a backpack is downright invaluable on trips such as tropical Koh Samui.
Packing is, without a doubt, one of the most stressful things about travelling. Lucky for you, packing for Koh Samui might actually be easier than you would think. The tropical island weather calls for easy, lightweight clothes, and there's absolutely no need for heavy, layered clothing that takes up space in your backpack. The fact that Koh Samui is pretty easy-going with clothing also adds to your convenience. Bikinis are perfectly fine on both private and public beaches. However, it is important that you cover up from shoulders to knees when visiting temples and other sacred sites and always choose outfits with modesty in mind for such occasions.
Flip flops rule on the island of Koh Samui and are a must-have as you'd want your feet to breathe in tropical Koh Samui. While you could spend the entire day well and good in flip-flops, it is not advisable for them to be your only option for footwear. A vacation in Koh Samui offers oodles of opportunities to get outdoorsy, especially the things to do in Chaweng, so a pair of walking shoes would certainly come in handy.
It wouldn't be a vacation in Koh Samui without its scores of picture-postcard beaches. So, it goes without saying that it would be an absolute shame if you forgot your swimwear on the idyllic island. Not just swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat are just as important. Another important thing you just can't afford to forget is bug spray.
Imagine checking in to your hotel only to find out none of the electrical sockets in the room matches the plugs of your devices. Therefore, one can't stress enough the importance of carrying a universal travel adapter, even if you are staying at one of the finest hotels or resorts, including the likes of Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club.
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