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Phuket

Lying in the south-west part of Thailand, Phuket is an island surrounded by the waters of the Andaman Sea. In fact, it represents the largest island in Thailand and has dense tropical forests and mountains. It is a major and affordable tourist destination. It is known for its beach resorts, spas, restaurants, and night clubs. The best time to visit Phuket is from November to February. The temperature is cool during this period. The monsoon season usually starts in the middle of May. The language spoken by the inhabitants is Thai. However, many of those who reside in the popular tourist areas can also speak and understand English.



SITES TO VISIT

Phang Nga Bay
Phuket
The Phang Nga Bay lies between Phuket and the southern mainland of Thailand. The bay is unique and from its emerald-green waters emerge huge limestone cliffs (Asia Web Direct, 2018). The most popular parts of the bay are James Bond Island and Kon Panyee (Asia Web Direct, 2018). There are also mangrove forests and caves on these islands.


Patong
Phuket
Patong is a town that lies on the west coast of Phuket. It is one of the most visited parts of Phuket and is famous for its beach resorts, restaurants, bars, cabarets, and nightlife (Wikipedia, 2018).

 

Karon Beach
Phuket
Karon Beach is a long beach lined with hotels and restaurants (Asia Web Direct, 2018). It is one of the relatively quieter parts of Phuket with a moderate nightlife (Asia Web Direct, 2018).


Travel Video
My First Trip to Phuket, Thailand
Here is a YouTube travel video presented by Andreea Cristina on her first tour of Phuket.


PLACES TO STAY

Amari
Phuket, Thailand
This is a four-star hotel on the south of Patong beach. It has 380 guest rooms, 2 restaurants, 3 outdoor pools, free WiFi and car parking service, and a fitness centre (Hotels.com, 2018). The hotel rates are moderate.

Holiday Inn Resort
Phuket, Thailand
This is a four-star hotel right at the centre of Patong beach. It has 398 guest rooms, 4 restaurants, 4 outdoor pools, free WiFi and car parking service, and a fitness centre (Hotels.com, 2018). The hotel rates are moderate.

 

Avista Hideaway
Phuket, Thailand
This is a four-star hotel right near Patong beach. It has 150 guest rooms, 3 restaurants, 3 outdoor pools, and free WiFi and car parking service (Hotels.com, 2018). The hotel rates are moderate.



MODES OF TRAVEL

Transportation
The best way to get to Phuket is to fly to Bangkok International Airport. Once you reach Bangkok, there are three common ways in which you can reach Phuket - by flight, by train and bus, or only by bus (BangkokAttractions.com, 2018). By flight, it is possible to reach Phuket International Airport in about an hour and twenty minutes. This is the quickest but most expensive option. There are over fifty flights per day between Bangkok and Phuket (BangkokAttractions.com, 2018). There is no direct train service from Bangkok to Phuket. However, it is possible to reach Surat Thani by train in about 8 hours and then from Surat Thani to Phuket by bus across the Sarasin Bridge in about 5 hours. The cheapest way to Phuket from Bangkok is by bus and the journey may take anywhere between 13 to 16 hours (BangkokAttractions.com, 2018). Once you reach Phuket, several travel modes are available such as the local bus service, motorized three-wheelers called tuk-tuks, taxi, or even by walking (FrommerMedia, 2018).