On Pearl White Shores: Your Serene 3D2N in Thailand's Laid-Back Haven
Daydreaming of disappearing without totally unplugging? Enter Koh Samet.
Maybe you're fresh from the 2-week rule and down to travel. Maybe you're just mood-boarding your next break. Either way, Koh Samet is Thailand’s under-the-radar hideout that’s all about white sand, chill cocktails, and no-pressure itineraries.
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Just about a 2.5-hour drive + short ferry ride from Bangkok (and way less crowded than its island siblings), it’s giving: quiet beaches, beach bars that don’t blast EDM at noon, and days that start with ocean dips and end with grilled seafood by candlelight.
Think: the softest soft life itinerary imaginable.
🏝 Where to Stay (aka the only decision you’ll need to make)
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Modern Beachfront Villa on Airbnb
Clean, bright, and right on the beach—like your Pinterest board but IRL. Sip your morning coffee with your toes in the sand. Optional: do literally nothing all day.
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Ao Prao Resort
Tucked in a quiet bay with sunsets that will have you rethinking your entire photo dump strategy. It’s the kind of place where you read half a book, drink coconut water with a tiny umbrella, and lose track of time (on purpose).
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Paradee Resort
If you’re celebrating something or pretending to, Paradee is your pick. Private pool villas. Butlers. Basically, you’ll feel like a VIP with no responsibilities. Just how we like it.
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📌 What to Do (Or Not Do)
Lay flat on Ao Nuan Beach
Book a Thai massage right by the sea.
Order mango sticky rice every single day.
Grab a cocktail at Sai Kaew Beach. No plans required.
Beach-hop between Ao Wong Duean (lively), Ao Prao (lux), and Ao Phai (just right)
Take zero makeup (you won’t need it if you just got your Laser Facial Pores + Pigment)
Optional: Take a boat tour. But only if it doesn’t interfere with your nap.
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