A sun lover's paradise, Koh Samui ('the coconut island'), Thailand's third largest island resort, is no longer the footloose and fancy-free backpacker's secret hideaway. It now rivals Phuket as one of Thailand's most popular tourist destinations, with regular flights arriving at its own airport and disgorging holidaymakers. A range of accommodation options exists, from modest beach bungalows to luxury resort hotels. The island still retains its laid-back atmosphere, though, with friendly locals, good food and some not too commercial local attractions like a crocodile farm and butterfly garden to keep visitor's entertained. Night time is party-time with open-air discos and music bars throbbing in the darkness.