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Phuket Overview
Phuket is a provincial tropical paradise. From the beautiful lagoon where Leonardo Di Caprio starred in ‘The Beach’, to the striking sunsets, palm strewn beaches and extraordinarily clear waters, Phuket is an anti-thesis to Bangkok’s insanity: calm, eye-catching, and quite incredibly difficult to leave.
Turquoise water, cocktails and green curries in beachfront restaurants are all well and good, but head deep inland and Phuket offers plenty more: lush, near-untouched rainforests, aging rubber plantations and seafood festivals, yacht racing and rural Muslim temples. There … read moreare waterfalls to swim in, the mammoth Buddha statue that features on most of Phuket’s tourist literature to explore (invariably alongside a beach sunset), and the tiny river-side villages that make you feel like you’re the first foreign ever to stopover. Phuket is by far Thailand’s most pricey and least backpacker-focused travel destination, but that doesn’t mean there’s any shortage of off-the-beaten-track escapes, which even incorporate some stunning volunteer travel experiences.
Back in the island’s towns, even Phuket’s tuk-tuks have gone up market, red and high-powered next the rest of the countries shambolic, paper-roofed version. Sometimes you’ll find yourself disappointed that such an idyllic destination has become home to such a spate of landscape-spoiling luxury, but then you’ll stare out to sea, enjoy a cocktail in your infinity pool, and wonder why the rest of the world can’t be like this.
If you’re here for the swanky resorts or to bum around on a white-sand beach slurping thrift store spirits, Phuket engraves itself on your soul. Don’t forget your goggles, as the underwater scenery’s every bit as spectacular as what you’ll find above the meniscus.
On the contrary Phuket is also considered the sleaziest place in Thailand with its hundreds of massage parlors and tailors constantly interrupting any relaxation you may have had. To really enjoy Phuket you MUST get a swanky hotel, avoid the locals and the main beach.
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4 reviews This resort was recommended to me by my travel agent. He told me that he has personally stayed there when he went there with his family. So …
4 reviews My friend booked it. So I don't know the price. But I enjoyed the stay there. It's Thai style. We were staying at the first floor so we were…
4 reviews Going to phuket on september make me a little bit confuse, coz of the raining session, so before i go, i contact hotel staff for the conditi…
3 reviews Club Med Phuket I would call it a place of it's own, situated at kata, there is nothing much nearby unless you're willing to do some walking…
2 reviews So where to start! Im 27, male, from California and was backpacking solo. I came across Similian Diving Safari's on the internet and there a…
1 review Well.This was my first trip to,Thailand and it was not planed one, I decided to hit the place and then do plan how to explore around.I got …
1 review Laem Singh Beach was one of my dream destinations after much research before heading to Phuket. I just needed to check out if the beach real…
1 review Phuket Patri Tour is one of the cheapest and nices companies on Phuket. They take you by boat to the Phang Nga Bay, Panak Islands, James Bon…
1 review Siam Thai Food is a great little place, it has a relaxed homely character and a high standard of food. The owners Pom and Toy, epitomize Tha…
1 review Tin Shed at Surin serves really delicious Thai food. It's located on the main road, just before the turn into Surin Beach. If you can't find…
1 review The food here is delicious. Looking at the menu I wanted to order everything. However, I settled on the deep fried spring rolls to start, fo…
1 review We arrived on Phuket Town for last day our trip on Thailand. We missed stayed on Phuket Town like we did last year. We love some foods on a…
2 reviews If you ever feel down and out and desperate for some excitement in your life. I recommend Phuket, Thailand!!! The people there will definete…
1 review I went in April which was just after the "peak" (aka touristy) season and it was suppose to have good chance of rain. Luckily throughout th…
1 review Part two of my Thailand adventure took the guise of 7 nights staying at the Phuket Arcadia Beach & Spa Resort, Karon Beach, Phuket Islan…
1 review Phi Phi is fantastic, I think morning is more better because by afternoon all the fast boats with the daytrippers arrive (too much crowd). Y…
1 review I just love this club a good friend of mine took me there. On the roof of the amazing club, you’ll find Thailand’s one of a kind rooftop…
1 review The night life in Phuket has come a long way since i first started hitting Patong at the tender age of 14. Its no longer filled with sleazy…
1 review There is a bar namely Tiger in the main street of nightlife in Phuket. In a collection of numerous bars, you can find a great cozy place on …
2 reviews Well been here for 5 days and actually promised my mom to not drink while im here alone... Whatever i forgot that even the 2nd night. The fi…
1 review Okay, I've only stayed at 2 hostels in Thailand, but I can't imagine any place better than Bodega. If you're looking for fun, you can find …
1 review Staff greeted me with happy hour and the owner was wonderful and accommodating. Its located in patong on a quiet street so you can escape th…
1 review Really cheap. The location is good, few min walk to the beach and right where all of the action is. There is amazing market shopping, tons…
1 review My friend and I have stayed in this guest house for just 2 nights on our way to Koh Phi Phi. The guest house is in a traditionnal area, awa…
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