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Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and it is blessed with magnificent coves and bays, palm-fringed white beaches, sparkling island-dotted seas, hospitable people, a lush tropical landscape – all of which combine to create a delightful ambiance for truly memorable holidays.

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The most famous beaches are Patong, Kata, Karon, Kamala and Surin Beach.

Phuket and its islands are ideal for sailing, diving & snorkeling, golfing and all kinds of sports & entertainment you can wish for. You can take trips to the islands on private boat charters, laze on pristine white sand beaches and get great discounts when you go shopping.

Places To Stay

Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and is also called the 'Pearl of South'. Phuket Island, laying in the Andaman Sea off southern Thailand’s west coast is in 70% covered by mountains and valleys. The tallest peak of Phuket (529 meters) is Mai Tao Sip Song (12 Cane Peak).

The size of the island has allowed to develop incredibly varied microclimates in different areas of Phuket. You can find tropical vegetation of all kinds but also rocky headlands and limestone cliffs. Going through forested hills finally you can reach lagoons with long broad sandy beaches or small estuaries.

Festivals

The Kings Cup Regatta

December 5th
An annual yacht race in honor of His Majesty the King of Thailand. First held in 1987, to celebrate the 5th 12-year cycle of the Kings birth. More than 100 racing yachts from all over the world compete in different classes, in what has now become Asia’s premier yachting event. The competition features a one week series of races between Nai Harn Beach and Phi Phi Island.

Songkran festival

April 13th

Restaurants

Here is a list of highly recommended restaurants in Phuket:

Baan Rim Pa

http://www.baanrimpa.com/baanrimpa/index_brp.htm

Joes Dounstairs

http://www.baanrimpa.com/joesphuket/index.html

Joes South

http://www.baanrimpa.com/joessouth/index.html

Da Maurizio

http://www.baanrimpa.com/damaurizio/index.html

White Box

www.whiteboxrestaurant.com

Watermark

http://www.watermarkphuket.com

Rockfish

www.rockfishrestaurant.com

Shopping

Jungceylon

http://www.jungceylon.com/
A world class shopping and entertainment destination with over 300 local and international shops to satisfy your shopaholic pleasure.

Phuket marina

http://royalphuketmarina.com/retail/lifestyle/
The retail concept which forms part of the new Royal Phuket Marina, promises a world-class shopping experience of exceptional style, quality, variety and fun. The marina promises an eclectic mix of leading international as well as local brands in retail.

Central Festival

http://www.centralfestivalphuket.com/concept.html

Things to do

For entertainment, Patong Beach, Kata and Karon offer bars, restaurants with exquisite seafood, and interesting nightlife. Whether you are looking for a quiet corner to enjoy a romantic holiday retreat or an action packed time surrounded by swaying palms, turquoise seas and tropical sunshine, Phuket has it all.

Phuket Fantasea

http://www.phuket-fantasea.com/

Travel Info

Phuket's idyllic tropical weather pattern makes it a favourite with beach-lovers. There are, broadly speaking, two seasons: the dry and the wet. The dry season begins in December and lasts until April, when rainfall starts to pick up again. Wet or dry, temperatures remain remarkably consistent, nestling around 30°C (86°F), with high humidity

Many people visit in the high season (November to March) because of pleasant temperatures, blue skies and low rainfall.