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
Phuket highlights
A diet of great sights and attractions to enjoy in Phuket over three days of fun and frolics in Thailand's premier resort island…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
Exploring Surat Thani
Posted: 30 July 2010, 8:07 am
Surat Thani is the largest province in the south of Thailand and is located 685 kilometres from Bangkok. The name literally means “City of the Good People” in the Thai language and features high plateaus and richly forested mountains, low river basins and numerous pretty little islands. This is the perfect place for losing yourself [...] More
