Phuket

Phuket – Thailand’s biggest dazzling island is among the world’s finest beach destinations, with fine white sands, nodding palm trees, glittering seas and lively towns. Aside from visiting the fantastic attractions of Thailand’s biggest island, you can take an exhilarating speedboat trip to the many nearby tropical paradises, including the famous Phi Phi Islands, or enjoy a serene cruise around the mystical Phang Nga Bay. Phuket is blessed with more than 30 amazing beaches. They are different, from luxuxy resorts, glossy beach clubs to mellow, jungled Rawai on far south Phuket, or the infamous west-coast sin city of Patong, home of hangovers and go-go bars. Thus, there’s space for everyone, whether you’re a flash packing couple, a luxury jetsetter, a wanderer on budget or a travelling family on the hunt for seaside fun.
East-coast capital Phuket Town delights with its eye-opening museums, Peranakan cooking, Chinese shrines and historical mansions and shophouses done in characteristic Sino-Portuguese style. The two national parks and a smattering of wildlife sanctuaries await exploration in the northern reaches of island, while major temples stand in Chalong and Thalang. Underwater activities are needed to join, you can find a wealth of local dive schools will have you strapping on a mask and communing with denizens of the deep in no time. For those who don’t fancy diving straight in, snorkeling trips offer a fantastic taster.
Thai cuisine takes on its own distinct character in Phuket. Soulful, spicy, salty southern-Thai cooking collides with Chinese and Malay flavors and influences – so you may get Thai-style dim sum or roti dipped in curry for breakfast, along with local culinary creations like mèe pad hokkien, mŏo, mèe gaang pôo and pàk miang. You’ll also uncover a world of exquisite fusion menus, elegant international cuisine and freshly caught seafood.