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Phuket - The Pearl of the Andaman
The above map was prepared as a fun and useful
tool, to help you find your way around Phuket. You'll find the location
of hotels, local businesses and of course the popular beaches.
Fondly referred as the "Pearl of the Andaman"
for its beautiful scenery with forest covered hillsides and white
sandy beaches. The island is about the size of Singapore and has
a busy provincial capital - Phuket town. Although small, it has
modern hypermarkets, leisure facilities and local markets. It takes
about 1 hour to drive from the airport to the south of the island.
Many visitors head for the most popular beaches
- Patong, Kata and Karon, situated on the west coast, which have
a good range of accommodation and entertainment. The quieter resorts
tend to lie to the north and south of these areas with less facilities
outside the hotels and a more sedate nightlife. (Click on for more
info.)
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