Posts tagged: Phuket Hotel

Show & Entertainment

Gay Scene The Gay Scene can be found around the Royal Paradise hotel in Patong and takes place at a small side road of the famous Rat-U-Thit Road. From Soi Bangla it is only about 300 meters walk. Should you consider staying overnight at a gay hotel, this is the place to be. There are [...]

Sightseeing

Phromthep Cape                                                                                           Located at the southwestern corner of Phuket is Phromthep Cape, just to the south of Naiharn beach and just to the west of Rawai beach.  One of the most special attractions about this place is that if you climb up the steps you’ll find a great view, along with an elephant shrine. Beyond [...]

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Islands

Phi Phi Island                                                                                          Phi Phi Island is approximately 50 minutes away from Phuket by speedboat. It is open to visitors all year round. There are two islands, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh. The larger and inhabited, Phi Phi Don attracts hundreds of visitors to stay on its lovely shores. Loh Sama and Maya [...]

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Museum & Zoo

Thalang National Museum Phuket’s national museum contains ancient artifacts of Phuket’s long history and exhibits the famous Battle of Thalang where the Two Heroines defended the island against the Burmese in the 18th century. The museum also exhibits the tin mining history, the indigenous Sea Gypsy culture and the island’s Chinese heritage. Opening time: Daily [...]

Land based activities

Elephant Trekking        Elephant trekking can be a memorable experience not to be missed during your stay in Phuket, especially for children. Places such as the Chalong Highlands to the south of the island as well as Khao Lak and Khao Sok offer Elephant trekking and you can ride on an elephant along a trail through [...]

Introduction

As far as holiday destinations go, it is hard to find one offering a greater variety of sights and attractions than the island of Phuket.  With a diverse range of culture and customs, there are plenty of options when choosing how to enjoy your stay.  Although the beautiful beaches are the obvious destinations in Phuket, [...]

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Guide to Phuket Town

Getting There Phuket Town is located approx 30 km south of Phuket International Airport and within 30 minutes drive of all of the islands major beaches. The Thavorn Grand Plaza is situated right in the heart of the vibrant capital,  surrounded by quaint street bazaars, day and night markets, food and beverage outlets, cinemas, shopping [...]

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Water Activities

Fishing: The variety of fish to be caught in the Andaman sea is astounding and a number 1 experience for enthusiasts of all abilities. There are daily trips offered, which will take you to the rather small islands around Phuket, where you will encounter such fish as Red Snappers, Rainbow Runners etc. And the best [...]

Patong Night Life

Welcome to the bustling Patong night life!  Patong, once known as the red light district of Phuket, has undergone a period of transformation in recent years. The area’s once notorious nightlife has been tamed somewhat to make it friendlier to women, couples and families and Patong now has something for everyone. That’s not to say [...]

Karon Night Life

Karon is often referred to as ‘Patong’s little sister’ because has its own version of Soi Bangla – only on a smaller scale and it has its dining locations, only fewer than Patong. Most of the nightlife is centred in the bars off Patak Road near the northern traffic circle and three kilometres to the [...]