Samui Phangan Real Estate Magazine April-May
Easter is here, which can only mean one thing....the year is flying past at a rapid pace and before we know it we will be discussing all things 2014! Wowsers! For those of you looking to move permanently to enjoy a slice of paradise, this issue we have some amazing properties available for sale and for rent, as well as a great article offering tips on purchasing your own piece of heaven and how to ensure you are getting what you paid for. Our April-May issue also covers all things, from ceilings, to outdoor furniture, keeping your pool ecofriendly and getting the most out of your roof, this issue is packed full of useful and interesting reads on living, renovating, buying and selling , shopping...and even some cooking thrown in for fun! Oh and don't miss our Island Scoop this issue - helping you keep across new happenings on the isles. Until next time, happy reading!
Easter is here, which can only mean one thing....the year is flying past at a rapid pace and before we know it we will be discussing all things 2014! Wowsers!
For those of you looking to move permanently to enjoy a slice of paradise, this issue we have some amazing properties available for sale and for rent, as well as a great article offering tips on purchasing your own piece of heaven and how to ensure you are getting what you paid for. Our April-May issue also covers all things, from
ceilings, to outdoor furniture, keeping your pool ecofriendly and getting the most out of your roof, this issue is packed full of useful and interesting reads on living, renovating, buying and selling , shopping...and even some cooking thrown in for fun! Oh and don't miss our Island Scoop this issue - helping you keep across new happenings on the isles. Until next time, happy reading!
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LIVING IN KOH SAMUI<br />
Koh <strong>Samui</strong>’s enduring appeal as one of the world’s<br />
top holiday destinations has inspired many people to<br />
relocate to the island, either choosing to make it their<br />
permanent home or spending extended amounts of<br />
time living what those in less blessed locations would<br />
understandably consider an idyllic lifestyle.<br />
In the last ten years, the island has developed into<br />
a full service destination and the range of facilities,<br />
amenities and services has therefore expanded<br />
considerably, making <strong>Samui</strong> one of very few places<br />
in the world where you can literally choose your<br />
preferences, both in terms of the way you pass your<br />
days and nights and also the amount of money you<br />
want to spend.<br />
Although the island’s tourist and residential worlds<br />
often collide, they can also be very distinctive. But in<br />
terms of choice, both groups benefit from the island’s<br />
incredibly diverse and eclectic offerings, whether in<br />
terms of accommodation, retail, dining, entertainment,<br />
health or adventure. As a long term resident on <strong>Samui</strong>,<br />
if you stop to consider the sheer extent of comfort and<br />
convenience on offer around the island<br />
today it’s sometimes difficult to remember that you<br />
are living on a small island in the Gulf of Thailand. As<br />
soon as you leave the beach you are spoilt for choice<br />
- shopping malls such as Tesco Lotus and Big C stock<br />
all the daily necessities and more, specialist outlets like<br />
Tops Supermarket and Villa in Lamai offer indulgent<br />
imported goods, while 7Elevens, Family Mart outlets<br />
and local shops make impulse buying a an easy option,<br />
even at 4 in the morning. A selection of fresh food<br />
markets also cater to an ever growing Thai community<br />
with everything from rice by the kilo to fresh Tiger<br />
Prawns sold by the kilo at what are very reasonable<br />
prices when compared to the deli counters of most<br />
western supermarkets.<br />
For those who prefer to dine out, <strong>Samui</strong> has developed<br />
a deserved reputation a s gourmet paradise with an<br />
enviable choice of restaurants, their menus often<br />
created by chef’s of international repute and wine lists<br />
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