Travel to the Phi Phi Islands
Koh Phi Phi can be reached by boat either from Krabi or Phuket. In downtown Krabi tourists can take a boat at Chaofa pier. The boat leaves for Koh Phi Phi daily. Boat tickets are available at the pier or from travel agents in the town. It takes about [...]
Phuket beaches are similar, mostly with soft sand, clear warm water and enclosed in pretty bays, so pages are organised by accommodation available, e.g. best big budget, best isolated…Each section has one large picture followed by three small ones.
Phuket is the largest of Thailand’s islands and the country’s most popular sand and sea destination, though [...]
Phuket (Thai: ภูเก็ต, formerly known as Tha-Laang or Talang) is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are (from north clockwise) Phang Nga and Krabi, but as Phuket is an island there are no land boundaries. The island is served by Phuket International Airport, located in the north of the island.
The name [...]
Given that Phuket is an island, it’s amazing how few properties are located on the beach. There are many properties that are “just a five minute walk to the beach” or “a quick drive to the beach” but ours are literally on-the-beach. Our luxury homes are nestled between coconut palms in Phuket’s stunning [...]
After being tagged with colour coded wristbands (red for Krabi), guests hydrate, caffeinate, and mosey to their sea chariot. Ours was the big three-engine model, capable of shuttling 35 unladen people, and it was nearly at capacity. Being in close quarters with strangers was initially awkward, but everyone relaxed quickly and took to flopping about [...]
Donald Duck Bay viewpoint
I told myself I was lingering up here because I was in awe of the view – which was amazing. In reality, the severity of the trail back down to sea level tempered my excitement to get back in the water. In proper shoes, it would have been challenging. Barefoot, after a [...]
Setting off
Pearl oysters
Our speedboat’s twin 200cc Yamaha engines roar into life and we gently pull away from the jetty at Phuket’s east coast Boat Lagoon. Soon we’re leaving a snow-white wake behind us as we zoom out in Sapam Bay towards Rang Yai Island.
It only takes 15 minutes and as the speedboat edges up to [...]
We arrive in the east of Phuket at a stunning beach called Ao Yon. Pearl cultivation farms float out on the calm waters of the bay and king palms lean over the strand, lending shade and a stereotypical but nevertheless gorgeous tropical vista. A reception area is right on the beach and it’s not long [...]
Snorkeling at a remote island
Ao Yon is a beautiful beach in the classic vein. Nodding palms, soothing waves and a gentle cant in the sand down to the sea, it has a lot of things going for it so it’s no wonder that a lot of expat foreigners have chosen to live here. We’re tempted [...]
The Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa is located at Rawai Beach on the south-eastern side of Phuket Island. It is set amongst 64 acres of beautifully landscaped tropical gardens, facing the Andaman Sea. Travelling time from the airport is 55 minutes, Phuket town 20 minutes and 25 minutes to Patong Beach the night life [...]
Seduction Discotheque is the newest and biggest disco in Patong. We offer our customers an opportunity to enjoy themselves in an atmosphere unlike the disco’s already existing in Patong.
With our style, customers can easily think they are at a disco in cities such as London, Paris or New York. And with our 2 for 1 [...]
Jungle trek, snorkelling or simply sightseeing? Phuket has a huge range of tours from coach trips to private excursions. Island tours leave daily stopping at places like national parks, temples and areas of interest.
Some specialise in giving a flavour of local island life with stops at rubber and coconut plantations, while others focus on shopping [...]
Phuket Spas & Health. In Asia, spa has evolved into a concept focussing on the spiritual and natural, drawing from traditions of meditation, respect for nature and the desire to achieve physical and mental well being, the key to maintaining health and beauty.
In Thailand, the concept of spa blends with the ancient traditions of natural [...]
The tropical waters of the Andaman Sea are ideal for snorkeling - clear, calm, balmy and bursting with brilliant marine life. Snorkeling can be done year-round in Phuket, but the best time of year is November-April, when the sea’s at its most placid.
Take care through the May-October low season, when the undertow can become dangerously strong along [...]
Game fishing in Phuket is an exciting, year-round activity. The Andaman Sea has an abundance of deep sea fighting fish including dorado, tuna, sailfish and marlin, while sea bass, barracuda, giant trevally, queenfish and mangrove jack are found closer to shore.
Fishing multi-day liveaboard trips and one-day excursions are available, and can be arranged to suit [...]
Phuket is one of the premier sailing destinations of Asia. Chartering anything from a small bare-boat through to luxury crewed vessels in the hundred feet range is possible.
Relax and sunbathe on the decks and let expert sailors take you to their secret locations, or be adventurous and discover the area on your own using the [...]
Jet skiing & Parasailing
Available for hire at most of the major beaches, jet skiing and parasailing are fun and popular activities. However, beyond providing life jackets there is little regard for safety and, on Patong Beach in particular, speedboats and jetskis can be seen navigating dangerously close to swimmers.
At best this is an annoyance, but [...]
Kite Surfing
The daring sport of kite surfing has now made its way to Phuket, and the spectacle of superfast surfers gliding across the bay and launching themselves into the air is an exciting addition to the usual sights offshore. With several shallow bays and many days with consistent wind speeds of 10-20 knots, especially in [...]
Windsurfing
Of the 16 beaches on the west coast of Phuket, at least 8 offer windsurfing facilities. Rawai Beach is known to have steady winds during December and January.
Patong has one windsurfing rental on the beach, facing the Holiday Inn Phuket. Lessons are available for beginners. The quality of equipment of instruction is sometimes better at the [...]
Hobie cat sailing
Phuket’s sheltered bays provide great conditions for learning to sail with the small Hobie catamarans. Try one of the beach operators on all of the major beaches if your hotel doesn’t have cats or dinghies.
The November-May northeast monsoon season, in particular, provides steady winds with flat seas and clean, clear water. Peak season [...]
Attractions and activities on the Andaman Sea. Check out the watersports action off the beach, and find out how to reach the many tiny islands, calm bays and dazzling snorkel sites near Phuket. There’s lots to see and several ways to see it - by yacht, by speedboat, by sea canoe - the choice is [...]
About 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 tropical landscape of beaches, hills, mountains, forested valleys, mangroves and estuaries. Take a trek [...]
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Location
Phuket Country Club is conveniently placed, between the administrative center of Phuket City and the beach resort of Patong. One clubhouse serves the 18-hole Old Course, while a second clubhouse on the other side of the road caters for players at the nine-hole Country Club.
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The 18-hole course, set in a valley, runs through [...]
Location
Virtually at the island’s center, Loch Palm is well-placed for golfers coming from every direction. About 1400 stocky Oil Palms, planted along a route around a large lake and through hill country, give the course a character and charm of its own.
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Loch Palm is described as “balancing challenge and fairness.” The greens are [...]
Location
Phuket’s first 21st Century championship course lies on the scenic north-east coast. A nine-hole night golf course, due to open in early 2005, is also close by in the foothills. The courses are 10 minutes’ drive from the airport and 30 minutes from Phuket City.
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Mission Hills might be by the sea but it [...]
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Location
The Laguna Phuket Golf Club lies in the prestigious Laguna compound, which also houses many of the island’s top resorts and up-market homes. It’s just a few minutes by car from the island’s popular western beaches.
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Formerly the Banyan Tree Golf Club, Laguna has had a facelift and a name change. All the greens [...]
Location
Blue Canyon’s two courses are just seven minutes from Phuket International Airport, in the island’s north, and a short drive from most of the resort destinations on the west coast.
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The Canyon course is championship-class, regarded as among the best in Asia and with a string of awards to prove it. Set in a [...]
Phuket has four fine golf courses, all of which have been designed to take full advantage of the island’s tropical trees and abundant water. Many visitors come solely for golf, but accompanying family members rarely complain about being left to laze by the pool or on the beach.
Standards are high and there are enough challenges [...]
The tropical waters of the Andaman Sea are ideal for snorkeling - clear, calm, balmy and bursting with brilliant marine life. Snorkeling can be done year-round in Phuket, but the best time of year is November-April, when the sea’s at its most placid.
Take care through the May-October low season, when the undertow can become dangerously strong along [...]
Phuket Yacht Charter. If you’re not among those lucky few travelling to and from Phuket on your own yacht as part of a grand sailing adventure, there’s no need to dismay. The island boasts a fine fleet of sail and motor yachts, of all sizes and levels of luxury, available for charter.
Cruising destination options around [...]