Travel to Phuket

Lovely beaches, historical interest, and an active nightlife make Phuket a popular holiday spot. Phuket is also a good base for exploring other islands in the area. There also are many water activities to try from Phuket's beaches, diving and snorkelling being two of the main ones.

Phuket Hotels

Hotels in Phuket are abundant. Being a top tourist destination in Thailand, there are a variety of great accommodations available. For those with expensive taste, there are private resorts or luxurious beach hotels. Those who want to spend less can find rustic bungalows and guest houses near the beach. Find Phuket hotels to suit you here.

Many tourists flock to Phuket from November to March. During this time, it's especially important to book a hotel in advance to avoid the crowds and price increases. Reserve a hotel in Phuket online here.

More information on Phuket hotels here.

Highlights

• Patong beaches is one of Thailand’s most developed, situated along a sweeping bay. It has a variety of bars, discos, restaurants, guest houses, and vendors.
• Karon and Kata bays are less crowded, but still have all the western amenities you're used to.
• There are plenty of dive shops throughout the island offering PADI courses and a variety of diving options, including trips to the beautiful Similian Islands to the west.
• In town, you can find markets, shopping malls, Karaoke bars, Sino-Portuguese architecture, colonial buildings, and Chinese temples.
• Not far from Phuket town is the Sea Gypsy Village. Sea Gypsies are considered the indigenous people of Phuket and are related to the Malaysian Orang Laut and the southern Thai Sakai tribes.
• Thalang National Museum provides insight into Phuket's indigenous cultures and the history of the Thais on Phuket.

Day trips by hire car

A hire car in Phuket is handy to have, so you don't have to depend on taxis to get everywhere. There are several car hire companies available. Go online to find good deals on Phuket car hire.

The nearby beach and tourist strip at Ao Nang are quite popular and easily reachable by hire car. As is the beautiful Khlong Mouang Beach, north of Ao Nang. There are several beaches and bays in the area that you will find more secluded than those inside of Phuket.

Alternatively, you can drive by hire car to Kao Phra Royal Wildlife and Forest is a stunning rainforest that is perfect for hiking.

For more on Phuket, try reading this Phuket Thailand guide.

And this site is great for information on Thailand life.