Koh Samui (Samui Island) is often known as Thailand's luxury spot offering everything you could possibly wish for from a relaxing, idyllic stay to plenty of nightlife. However, it's not often somewhere you would think to travel with children. Here are the best ways to explore Koh Samui with children.
Accommodation:
A villa would be a great choice of accommodation for a family visit. A villa can often be a home away from home and it's also private so you can run around and make as much noise as you please. It also has a lot more space then a hotel. Even though we travel often we still can't seem to pack light, so any extra space is always welcome.
There are some beautiful villas available on Koh Samui Villas and what is fantastic about their site is that for every villa that is booked they will plant a tree in Sumatra in Indonesia. They also have a concierge service available as soon as you book to help provide the personal touch and to assist with any of your families needs.
A villa can often save you money as you can cook your own meals if you wish. Although you could speak to your concierge before you arrive to arrange BBQ nights and more.
They can also arrange for pool toys and other games to be provided which is wonderful as you don't have to worry about packing your own.
What to Bring:
Mosquito spray is essential as is sun tan lotion. Also make sure you have some toys and entertainment in place for any tropical rainy days. You could always make the best of a bad situation and jump in the puddles.
Things to See and Do:
Head to the Beach-
There are many long and beautiful beaches ready to be enjoyed in Koh Samui such as Maenam, Choeng Mon Beach and Thong Takhian Beach.
The Secret Buddha Garden -
This is also known as the magic garden as it a fab place for exploring. It's set in a lush rainforest and has lots of little houses and sculptures to explore.
Coco Splash Adventure and Water park:
This is a good sized water park located in Lamai. As well as slides for all ages there is also a mini golf course, bungee trampoline, bumper boats, a bouncy castle and pedal go-karts.
Lamai Sunday Nightmarket-
The night market is very interesting and is a great place for foodie loving families. There are plenty of different types of stalls to discover.
Aquapark Samui:
This is located on Chaweng Beach. It has various inflatable floating devices for all the family to try such as pyramids, bridges and trampolines.
What to Eat:
There are an array of family friendly restaurants in Koh Samui which you can search for online. Most restaurants provide authentic Thai food along with other cuisines to satisfy everyones tastes.
Have you been to Koh Samui with children? What would you recommend doing?
*This is a collaborative post*
Accommodation:
A villa would be a great choice of accommodation for a family visit. A villa can often be a home away from home and it's also private so you can run around and make as much noise as you please. It also has a lot more space then a hotel. Even though we travel often we still can't seem to pack light, so any extra space is always welcome.
There are some beautiful villas available on Koh Samui Villas and what is fantastic about their site is that for every villa that is booked they will plant a tree in Sumatra in Indonesia. They also have a concierge service available as soon as you book to help provide the personal touch and to assist with any of your families needs.
A villa can often save you money as you can cook your own meals if you wish. Although you could speak to your concierge before you arrive to arrange BBQ nights and more.
They can also arrange for pool toys and other games to be provided which is wonderful as you don't have to worry about packing your own.
What to Bring:
Mosquito spray is essential as is sun tan lotion. Also make sure you have some toys and entertainment in place for any tropical rainy days. You could always make the best of a bad situation and jump in the puddles.
Things to See and Do:
Head to the Beach-
There are many long and beautiful beaches ready to be enjoyed in Koh Samui such as Maenam, Choeng Mon Beach and Thong Takhian Beach.
The Secret Buddha Garden -
This is also known as the magic garden as it a fab place for exploring. It's set in a lush rainforest and has lots of little houses and sculptures to explore.
Coco Splash Adventure and Water park:
This is a good sized water park located in Lamai. As well as slides for all ages there is also a mini golf course, bungee trampoline, bumper boats, a bouncy castle and pedal go-karts.
Lamai Sunday Nightmarket-
The night market is very interesting and is a great place for foodie loving families. There are plenty of different types of stalls to discover.
Aquapark Samui:
This is located on Chaweng Beach. It has various inflatable floating devices for all the family to try such as pyramids, bridges and trampolines.
What to Eat:
There are an array of family friendly restaurants in Koh Samui which you can search for online. Most restaurants provide authentic Thai food along with other cuisines to satisfy everyones tastes.
Have you been to Koh Samui with children? What would you recommend doing?
*This is a collaborative post*
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Being fit and healthy has always been important to humans. When you don’t pay enough attention to this side of your life, it’s very easy to find yourself going downhill, and a lot of people never recover once they’ve let their fitness slip. Of course, though, this isn’t something you want to go through. Instead, you want to be on the route of improvement, always searching for new ways to make your body better. To give you some inspiration, this post will be exploring four of the best ways to boost your body without having to hit the gym or tighten your diet.
Sleeping
Not a lot of people think about sleep as something which can help with their fitness. When looking at this element of life, it can be easy to assume that getting as little as possible is best, as this gives you more time during the day. Taking this approach will quickly make your unhealthy, though, making it harder for your body to control its weight, while also damaging your fitness in the process. Most people need at least 7 hours of sleep each night to stay healthy.
Socialising
Emotional and affectionate displays come in loads of shapes and sizes, ranging from a simple smile to sharing your bed with someone else. These acts all burn a huge amount of calories, while also improving your mental health, and are great things to seek when you’re trying to live a healthier lifestyle. It can be easy to neglect this important side of life when you’re busy with work or school, but it isn’t worth it.
Supplements
Over the last few years, natural supplements have come a long way. With options like CBD oil on the market, you have a great chance to give your body a boost without having to do much in the process. Of course, though, in case you’re wondering whether CBD is legal or not, it will be worth doing some research before trying things like this. As time goes on, loads of companies are coming out with products like this.
Sunshine
Everyone knows that the sun holds a lot of power, especially seeing as it heats up the entire planet. Not a lot of folks know that spending time in the sun can be very good for their health, though. As long as you’re protected with sunscreen, spending time outside during summer is a great way to soak up all of the nutrients you need to be healthy. Without any sun whatsoever, you would start to get quite sick.
With all of this in mind, you should be feeling ready to get started on looking for ways to improve your body without having to exercise or going through a diet. While this sort of effort may sound too good to be true, a lot of people take this approach to their health, and it can have a big impact. Of course, though, nothing will beat doing this alongside an already healthy lifestyle.
*This is a collaborative post*
Before Christmas I was treated to a lovely pampering session at Essentially For You where I received semi permanent lashes. I've never had them before so I was keen to see the results. My eyelashes have always been short so I couldn't wait for some length and volume.
Essentially for you is located in Llanishen village which is in North Cardiff. There is free parking outside (if you can get a space) or there is a free car park just around the corner, less than a 5 minute walk.
My beauty therapist was Shelley who was friendly and professional. She explained everything perfectly.
The treatment can take a while as each lash is placed on individually (it's extremely intricate) but I didn't notice how long it took as I was incredibly relaxed. I lay on the bed, closed my eyes and listened to the calming music. If I'm honest I almost nodded off, I was that comfortable.
When Shelley showed me the finished result, I couldn't believe it. I'm almost too embarrassed to show you the before picture as I literally look like I have no lashes at all. I knew my lashes were short before but I didn't realise they were that short!! We went for a more natural look which was ideal. I adored them, so much so I couldn't stop looking at them in the mirror.
They usually last around 2 weeks and then you can have infills if you require them. There's no need to wear mascara with them which I think is amazing although you can still wear it if you wish.
Mine lasted about a week and a half which saw me through 2 Christmas parties which was great.
I'll definitely be going back to have them again. I would have had some infills sooner but with the chaos that Christmas brings, I have been too busy. I'd highly recommend Essentially For you as they offer a wide range of treatments in a quiet, relaxed setting, just what us busy mums need.
*I received this treatment free of charge, however all words, opinions and images are my own*
If you have any Disney fans in this house then this post is for you. You may have already read my Disney Stocking Fillers for Kids guide or watched the video on my youtube channel.
Here's my Disney Christmas Gifts for Kids guide:
Mickey Mouse Ears - Claire's
We're big fans of Mouse Ears in our house and that's why we love the range from Claire's. They are very reasonably priced and they are comfortable to wear. They come in various, fun, sparkly prints. My personal favourites are the Unicorn ones.
101 Dalmatians Lamp - Truffle Shuffle
This cute lamp from Truffle Shuffle is a fantastic but practical gift. It can serve as a night lamp in a child's bedroom. It's powered by USB and you can turn it on and off with a gentle pat to the puppy's head.
Where's Mickey? - Studio Press Books
This has to be one of my favourite things released for Mickey's 90th anniversary. You may have already seen it mentioned in my Mickey's 90th anniversary top buys post. It's a search and find book by Studio Press Books which is all about the main man himself including his much loved gang. Be sure to see if you are one of the lucky 90 people in the UK that has the special edition book which features a golden Mickey.
Disney Doorables Rapunzel's Tower
Disney Doorables are the latest collectable craze. They have mini and deluxe playsets which have a surprise behind every door. You can see the mini set on this post, Disney Stocking Fillers for Kids. There are lots of different sets which can be stacked and built in many combinations meaning you can build a perfect magical kingdom. They are available from all good toy retailers.
Star Wars 2019 Collector's Box Set - Danilo
This deluxe box set is a must for Star Wars fans. Its from Danilo and it includes a diary, calendar and a pen which is presented in a keepsake box.
Disney Princess Photo Prop Set - Primark
This is a fab set from Primark and will put a smile on everyone's face on Christmas Day. It'll make wonderful pictures to remember the day.
Christopher Robin Piglet Soft Toy - shopDisney
There has been an incredible range of Winnie the Pooh items available this year since the release of the new Christopher Robin film. The soft toys that are available from shopDisney are super soft and a must for any Winnie the Pooh fans. They are a collectable which can be passed down generations.
To see more gift ideas, head to the following posts:
Disney Stocking Fillers for Kids
*Some of the above items were sent to me to include in a gift guide, however all words and opinions are my own*
Here's my Disney Christmas Gifts for Kids guide:
Mickey Mouse Ears - Claire's
We're big fans of Mouse Ears in our house and that's why we love the range from Claire's. They are very reasonably priced and they are comfortable to wear. They come in various, fun, sparkly prints. My personal favourites are the Unicorn ones.
101 Dalmatians Lamp - Truffle Shuffle
This cute lamp from Truffle Shuffle is a fantastic but practical gift. It can serve as a night lamp in a child's bedroom. It's powered by USB and you can turn it on and off with a gentle pat to the puppy's head.
Where's Mickey? - Studio Press Books
This has to be one of my favourite things released for Mickey's 90th anniversary. You may have already seen it mentioned in my Mickey's 90th anniversary top buys post. It's a search and find book by Studio Press Books which is all about the main man himself including his much loved gang. Be sure to see if you are one of the lucky 90 people in the UK that has the special edition book which features a golden Mickey.
Disney Doorables Rapunzel's Tower
Disney Doorables are the latest collectable craze. They have mini and deluxe playsets which have a surprise behind every door. You can see the mini set on this post, Disney Stocking Fillers for Kids. There are lots of different sets which can be stacked and built in many combinations meaning you can build a perfect magical kingdom. They are available from all good toy retailers.
Star Wars 2019 Collector's Box Set - Danilo
This deluxe box set is a must for Star Wars fans. Its from Danilo and it includes a diary, calendar and a pen which is presented in a keepsake box.
Disney Princess Photo Prop Set - Primark
This is a fab set from Primark and will put a smile on everyone's face on Christmas Day. It'll make wonderful pictures to remember the day.
Christopher Robin Piglet Soft Toy - shopDisney
There has been an incredible range of Winnie the Pooh items available this year since the release of the new Christopher Robin film. The soft toys that are available from shopDisney are super soft and a must for any Winnie the Pooh fans. They are a collectable which can be passed down generations.
To see more gift ideas, head to the following posts:
Disney Stocking Fillers for Kids
*Some of the above items were sent to me to include in a gift guide, however all words and opinions are my own*
With the Christmas rush it's easy not to be prepared for all the birthday's in 2019. I'm usually pretty good at having a stock pile of cards and wrap but with my eldest now in school, there seems the be birthday's at least a couple of times a month.
The wonderful people at Danilo (and myself) would like to help you get organised for the year ahead by giving you the chance to win a card, wrap and tag bundle, similar to the one show in the picture below. How incredible does that sound?!
This year Danilo are celebrating their 40t birthday which is an amazing milestone. They have been industry leaders for years producing high quality calendars, diaries, cards and more.
To enter the giveaway (ending 19th December 2018) all you have to do is use the rafflecopter form below and make sure you leave a blog post comment and tick the box on the form:
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Giveaway terms and conditions:
The wonderful people at Danilo (and myself) would like to help you get organised for the year ahead by giving you the chance to win a card, wrap and tag bundle, similar to the one show in the picture below. How incredible does that sound?!
This year Danilo are celebrating their 40t birthday which is an amazing milestone. They have been industry leaders for years producing high quality calendars, diaries, cards and more.
To enter the giveaway (ending 19th December 2018) all you have to do is use the rafflecopter form below and make sure you leave a blog post comment and tick the box on the form:
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Giveaway terms and conditions:
- Open to UK entrants only aged 18 plus.
- Winner will be selected at random via RaffleCopter and their details displayed on the widget on this page. No correspondence will be entered into.
- The bundle will be sent directly to the winner by Danilo. No cash alternative.
- Only one entrant per person will be accepted, multiple duplicate accounts will be disqualified.
- Please read full terms and conditions.
- Ends at midnight on 19th December 2018.
Good Luck!
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