Holidays in Phuket are very popular because of the province’s beautiful white beaches and clear seas. Phuket is on the western Andaman coast of Thailand and is the country’s biggest island. Phuket holidays offer visitors a hassle free opportunity to enjoy wide, sandy beaches, great diving sites and a busy nightlife. There are many large resorts on the island’s beaches and quality accommodation. Phuket town is an attractive city with interesting Sino-Portuguese architecture with some good places to stay, eat and lively markets to visit.Khao Phra Taew Royal wildlife forest and reserve on the north of the island is well worth a trip. You’ll find the Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre and the Bang Pae Patong is the hub of the island’s nightlife and after dark becomes a crazy neon-lit town of frenetic go-go bars.
Sunbathing on perfect beaches
Snorkelling and diving in crystal-clear seas
Excellent food
Nights partying in resort bars
Accidents on mopeds – common and costly
Travellers from many countries, including the UK, are granted a 30 day visa on arrival. For longer stays, you must arrange a visa before you travel. Phuket’s beaches have strong seasonal undercurrents, always check with locals before swimming and always follow the flags.
Thailand weather has three seasons. The rainy season is usually June to October with a downpour most afternoons. The peak tourist season is the cool season from November to February when midday temperatures can still reach 30ºC/86’ F. The hot season is March to May when temperatures soar.
Flights to Bangkok take approx twelve hours from the UK. Flights from Bangkok to Phuket take around 90 minutes
Driving is on the left-hand side of the road. In theory you need an international driving licence, in practice most car hire companies accept national licences.