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I have been in Thailand a long time and still have not traveled anywhere—and a trip is long overdue.

Five days lounging at Koh Samet was a welcome diversion. The beaches are sugar-white and she seas turquoise green. Koh Samet lacks the large resorts—it’s a wonderfully noncommercial and filled with mid-priced bungalows that cater to both Thai and Western travelers.

Relaxing on a beach is usually not my first choice of a holiday—I usually like something more active than lazing about on the beach. Usually. There are times, tough, that lazing on the beach is just what I need.

Since the New Year I was on a high, I was feeling energized and more excited about life than I have in a long time. Just chilling at the beach in that mood was perfect.

Five days on Samet were refreshing, invigorating. Days were spent walking between beaches, swimming and just relaxing, occasionally doing some writing. Evenings were spent on the beach eating, drinking and making merry with other travelers. It was a welcome break from my Bangkok routine.