Phuket Thailand travel guide and hotels
Sun kissed beaches, calm turquoise waters, balmy weather and first rate hospitality combine to make Phuket one of Asia’s best loved tourist destinations. This comprehensive travel guide covers the island in 250 exciting pages from the nightlife of Patong to the diving of Phi Phi, boutique villas of Kata and welcoming Thai smile. Your Phuket holidays starts right here with best rates on hotels, up-to-date info and plenty of colourful pictures and videos.
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Completely updated: November 2009
Out and about
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SightseeingWithin a couple of hours of Phuket are some impressive sightseeing attractions, from deserted islands to historic mansions, lovely waterfalls, kids centres and of course beaches...more |
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BeachesThe reason everyone comes to Phuket, trouble is which of these beautiful beaches do you choose. Here’s our guide to each of the Phuket beaches, and where to book hotels...more |
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EntertainmentPhuket is all about enjoyment, whether you prefer fine cuisine, live music, a quiet sundowner, the Phuket FantaSea family extravaganza or an evening in the girlie bars...more |
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ActivitiesFrom diving to elephant back riding, there’s loads to do in Phuket. Try sailing, snorkelling, parasailing, shopping, cooking courses, spas, golfing or simply lazing on the beach...more |
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Andaman CoastArguably Asia’s most stunning coastline is your playground in Phuket, from dramatic Pha Nga Bay, to the karst cliffs of Krabi and the perfect bays of Phi Phi. Day-trippers are spoilt for choice...more |
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PropertyFancy a pad in Phuket? There’s some amazing villas on the market for the jet set, or opt for something more modest in this paradise. Get the low-down on costs, agents and areas...more |
Despite being a world class tropical holiday destination for the jet set, Phuket remains affordable to everyone, and Thailand hotels present excellent value. From the famous Thai smile at the reception to the boutique rooms, sea views and lovely beaches, Phuket offers excellent value for money. More than 150 Phuket hotels are listed here for immediate booking at cut price rates, provided by the same competitive suppliers as many other sites. Select from the upmarket villas of Kata and pretty lagoon locations in Bang Tao, or opt for Kamala for your family and Patong if you’re a bachelor. Learn more about each beach area first, but wherever you end up there will be suitable entertainment and activity. Book early to avoid disappointment, book here and stand a chance to win a spa package worth $150.
Travel news
Weekly feature
Best hotels for under 50 Euros
Being an island, Phuket has water everywhere and there’s plenty to do at the beach, from diving to jetskiing and...more
Beaches & Islands
Photo Album
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We've collected dozens of great pictures on Phuket and the Andaman coast - click on the images above to select a slide show.
Blogs
Tourism slump over – damn it!
Posted: 3 February 2010, 7:47 pm
Just when you think that there can’t possibly be anymore ‘farangs’ in Phuket, the news comes that tourism is set to increase even more here. Apparently, and unbeknown to me, Phuket and Thailand as a whole have been experience a bit of a slump in visitor numbers recently. The latest air passenger numbers tell a different story, [...] More
