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| Phuket
Overview
Phuket's appeal lies in the beauty of the island,
and the variety of relatively inexpensive activities on offer. Thailand's largest
island has wonderful food, vibrant nightlife, an excellent range of accommodation
and great beaches, but there's a lot more to do besides sunbathe! Diving,
fishing, eco-adventure tours in the forests, touring the amazing area around Phang
Nga Bay, trips to the outlying islands and elephant trekking are just a few...... Want
to know more? Click through our site for comprehensive travel and tourist
information. Check out our special offers on hotels,
car rentals, etc., Use our maps and photo tours to locate the best beaches and
find a place just right for you. What
to Do
 Beaches,
islands, jungle, great natural scenery. Take a day off the beach and go sightseeing.
Hire a car, or better still, take a tour and have everything done for you. Tours
and cruises
leave regularly to Phang Nga, Khaolak, Phi Phi and the outlying islands and normally
include lunch, transfers and park entrance fees. Why not take a tour which includes
an activity like sea canoeing,
or snorkelling?
Or try something different......bungy jumping, diving,
game
fishing.....
At night, choose from hundreds of restaurants, take
in the Patong scene, check out the amazing Phuket Fantasea show......dancing,
music bars, Thai boxing..... Where
to Go
 Around
Phuket Island
Most sightseeing tours will take you to the well known
beauty spots and viewpoints around Phuket. Laem Promthep in the southern tip of
the island (super sunsets) Karon viewpoint (vista over the Andaman sea) and the
Khao Phra Thaew National Park. (See tours).
The provincial town, also called
Phuket, has grown rapidly over the last few years, incorporating new hypermarkets
and leisure facilities such as bowling alleys and a new cinema complex. The town
has some notable Sino-Portuguese buildings; a legacy from the Phuket's days as
a major tin mining centre, plus some good local restaurants as well as the ubiquitous
Macdonalds and the usual fast food outlets. Phang
Nga Bay
Spectacular limestone scenery rising from the sea, mangroves,
sea caves with crystalline interiors and hundreds of tiny islands make up Phang
Nga Bay, one of southern Thailand's most fascinating areas. Located north of Phuket
Island tours operate daily, some combining a road/boat trip while others cruise
up for the day. Prices vary with the mode of transport, the lunch and schedule.
All tours visit Ko Ping Gan or "James Bond Island" where Bond was served
a bottle of Dom Perignon in "The Man With The Golden Gun," and Koh Pannyi,
an unusual Sea gypsy village perched on stilts above the water against a backdrop
of towering limestone cliffs. Khao Lak
Located in the mainland province of Phang Nga just north of Phuket Island,
Khao Lak has only recently been "discovered." The area, visited by only
a few tourists, stretches across three national parks and offers nature lovers
an unspoilt landscape of beaches, hills, mountains, forested valleys, mangroves
and estuaries. Eco-tours operate daily and include elephant trekking and in season,
kayaking along the river. This area probably deserves more time and accommodation
is available. An overnight stay is recommended. Phi
Phi Islands
A trip to the Phi Phi Islands is an unforgettable experience.
The beauty of the area with sheer cliffs soaring from calm, clear seas is stunning.
Phi Phi Don, the larger island, has idyllic tropical beaches lining its southern
and eastern shores. Phi Phi Ley, to the south, was made famous as a location for
the Hollywood film "The Beach" and has shallow coral gardens, teeming
with fish - perfect for diving and snorkelling. Take a day trip or stay overnight. Where
to Stay
Looking for action or somewhere off the beaten track? Would you prefer an international
hotel, or a small unpretentious guesthouse? Can't decide where to stay? Check
our beaches guide for more information. Or perhaps you'd prefer to stay on an
island like Phi Phi? See the islands guide. You'll find lots to choose.
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| Beaches
 Phuket's
west coast contains miles of white sandy beaches - which is where most of the
resort development and hotels are located. The beaches in the north of the island
around Bangtao (dominated by the 5 star Laguna complex) and Pansea Beach, contain
more upmarket resorts as Amanpuri
Resort and less local development. You'll find some restaurants and
a little local nightlife, but there's little need to venture out as the hotels
provide everything you could want. Moving south, Kamala is quiet enough
to get away from it all, but only 10 minutes from Patong. Accommodation is limited
to small guesthouses and a few international resorts. Nightlife is quiet, eating
out under the stars the main entertainment. In the centre of the western
coastline is Patong - a bustling resort with a 3,000 metre beach, a huge choice
of restaurants and bars and a hectic nightlife. Patong has a lot to offer. A great
beach to chill out and meet people during the day, and the island's main entertainment
area at night. You can stay in small hotels, guesthouses or "brand name"
resorts like the Holiday
Inn Phuket, the Novotel
Phuket Resort and Le
Meridien which during May to October offer some great
deals. South of Patong, Kata and Karon beaches are less developed with hotels
spread out over a wider area. More village like than Patong, they're close to
the action but far enough to have peace and quiet. |
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