Koh Samui, the island of the coconut trees is the third largest island in Thailand. (Only Phuket and Koh Chang are bigger) The area is 247 km2. It is located 700 km south of Bangkok.The most well-known beaches are Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, Big Buddha and Maenam. Samui has many sister islands. Well known are Koh Tao (one of the best diving islands in Asia) and Koh Phangan.

Mandara The name Mandara comes from an ancient Sanskrit legend about the gods' quest to find the elixir of immortality and eternal youth. Mandara Spa has embraced the legend with unique and exotic spa treatments that reflect the beauty, spirit and traditions of those ancient times and the soul and ritual of Asian culture.