{"id":14287,"date":"2017-03-04T09:47:18","date_gmt":"2017-03-04T09:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/blog\/?p=14287"},"modified":"2024-12-05T12:00:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T17:00:07","slug":"travel-insurance-koh-samui-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/blog\/thailand\/travel-insurance-koh-samui-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I buy travel insurance before visiting Koh Samui?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Yes, we strongly recommend buying comprehensive travel insurance before visiting Koh Samui or other parts of Thailand.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So, you&#8217;ve booked your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/destination\/koh-samui\">Koh Samui villa rental<\/a> and are excited for your upcoming Thai adventure. Now it&#8217;s time to book your travel insurance! You cannot get insurance to cover every possible event, however you can buy a solid, comprehensive policy that protects you against a wide variety of situations whilst on vacation. The minimum cover we recommend is a policy that includes medical and health cover, personal liability, cancellation, and lost or stolen baggage and possessions. If you&#8217;re planning to take part in adventurous sports or any high-risk activities you may require extra cover.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to stay in Koh Samui<\/h2>\n<p>When looking where to stay in Koh Samui, our luxury <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/destination\/koh-samui\">Koh Samui villa rentals<\/a> won&#8217;t disappoint. From romantic ocean-view hideaways with hot tubs to striking private villas with infinity pools and in-villa staff, your dream getaway is just a click away, with Top Villas. Enhance your stay further, with our plethora of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetopvillas.com\/concierge\">Concierge<\/a> services. 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