Phuket is Thailand's largest island with an area of 543 square kilometres and nestles against the Andaman Sea coast 862 kilometres south of Bangkok. Phuket traditionally derives its wealth from tin and rubber.
The island is blessed with magnificent coves and bays, powdery palm-fringed white beaches, sparkling island-dotted seas, genuinely hospitable people, comfortable accommodation, super seafood, tropically vegetative mountains, lovely waterfalls and parks, and delightful turn-of-the-century Sino-Portuguese-influenced architecture, which creates an en-chanting ambiance perfectly suited to total relaxation.

The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is the island’s largest religious celebration. For nine days of the ninth month of the lunar calendar, the San Jao Chui Tui at Ranong Road becomes the centre of a myriad of religious activities. There are various prayer offerings, a parade of mediums and astrologers, loud firecrackers and generally, a wonderful celebration of colours. But few farang tourists are aware that the Phuket Vegetarian Festival or the Kiu Ong Tai Yeah is the highlight of every Chinese community in Southeast Asia. It does not matter whether you are in Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore or Semarang; for every nine days of the ninth month of the lunar calendar, the Chinese community gathers to pay homage to the Nine Sons of Queen of Heaven (Chao Meh Thien Hou).
(source: www.thaitravelblogs.com)

Spectacular scenery, stunning tropical sunsets and warm blue sea awaits at Asia’s most popular beach destination. The island of fun provides an unbeatable combination of perfect silky soft beaches, superb hospitality and great value accommodation! Whether it's world class diving in the Andaman Sea, golf at championship courses or exciting eco-adventures in tropical forest, Phuket is a place to extend your horizons. Take an exhilarating speedboat trip to surrounding islands, or a serene cruise around mystical Phang Nga Bay. Or simply enjoy Phuket’s vibrant nightlife in Patong Beach. Total enjoyment! Not convinced yet? See our 10 Must See and Do list.
Parents and children, beach bums and barflies, newlyweds and 90-year-olds: Phuket has everything you’re looking for. It caters to all tastes, every budget, and promises to deliver a smile-filled holiday in the exotic surrounds of the planet’s classic island getaway. It can be luxurious and secluded, vivacious and untamed, or somewhere in the middle; your niche is here. You will find it. And you will be back for more!
With so much to see and do very few leave Phuket without participating on at least one tour. National parks with hidden lagoons, beautiful tropical islands and elephant safaris are a few examples.

Nightlife, for many the sun, the beach and partying goes hand in hand. Phuket's reputation as a partying hotspot is well deserved with an international crowd of revelers but it's not all loud music and dancing - bars, live bands and jazz features highly as well..

Restaurant Reviews, Phuket is an island of truly international cuisine, every type of cuisine is represented. Common are Scandinavian, Mediterranean, Seafood and Japanese restaurants to name a few. We search out the best inexpensive restaurants to review for our guide.

Spas, your holiday is the perfect time to indulge yourself and what better way than a visit to a spa? Phuket is packed with spas waiting to lavish you with luxury. Our spas section will give you the lowdown of the different spa flavours and treatments available.

Real estate, luxury developments are going up left and right, it seems that everyone is clamouring to get their own place in the sun. With an international school, hospitals, low cost of living and of course the warm climate and hospitality, living in Phuket makes sense.
(source: www.phuket.com)

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