Chaweng is well developed and lively, Maenam more unhurried, with spectacular views of Koh Phangan, but its Bophut that is the most fashionable. Here you’ll find Fisherman’s Village, lined by old wooden Chinese shop-houses, now converted into elegant shops and coastal restaurants with stunning views of the Gulf. Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort is a beautiful resort, just a stone’s throw away from Fisherman’s Village and ideal for families, with children aged 0-12 years able to stay and eat for free when sharing with parents. Not far to the north, past the Buddhist temples of Wat Phra Yai Ko Fan (Big Buddha) and Wat Plai Laem, Six Senses Samui is set on a steep headland, the most rustic of the luxury resorts. The Six Senses Spa has an astrologist and traditional Thai healer, whilst ‘Dining on the Rocks’ is a romantic spot, set on four wooden platforms suspended above the shore. Travel south along the coast to Lamai Beach, where you’ll find the total privacy and excellent facilities of the all-pool-villa Banyan Tree Samui.