As Thailand’s second largest island, Koh Samui certainly makes for a spectacular stay. Whether you’re on a tight budget or booked into a luxury spa hotel, the glorious sunshine illuminates the white sand below. When you’re on the island, a trip to the golden Big Buddha statue at Wat Phra Yai Temple is an absolute must. Picture yourself without a care in the world as you listen to the gentle waves from the Gulf of Thailand lapping against the shore against a backdrop of dancing palm trees.