Day 648-649: July 10-11, 2026 – Koh Samui Island, Thailand

Travel & Leisure magazine recently released their list of World’s Best Islands for 2026, and Koh Samui, the island we are on, is at the head of the list. Much of its attraction is best seen behind the gates of high-end resorts scattered throughout the island. Michelle and I had signed up to do a jeep tour of the island which started earlier than our tenders were available (which take us from Odyssey to shore), so we decided to spend the previous night on shore so we could get an early start. Amazingly, I found a 5-star resort that accepted my Marriott Reward points and we spent a day luxuriating there.

On the beach was an opportunity to try a flyboard, which uses jet propulsion technology for a hydroflying experience. I was too chicken to try it (too much dunking into the water), but Michelle gave it a shot and was a quick learner.

More photos from our jeep tour coming up in the next post.