Itineraries, practical tips and neighbourhood guides to plan your stay in Phuket.
Phuket is not a cheap destination, but many of its best moments cost nothing: the beaches are public, most ...
Phuket International Airport (HKT) is in the north-west of the island, far from most beaches: allow 45 minu...
Thailand's currency is the baht (THB). In Phuket, bank cards are accepted in hotels, malls and many restaur...
Phuket is a safe destination for most travellers, but a few situations come up again and again: jet skis re...
For most travelers, the full-day longtail tour with sea kayaking (4.8 from 2,512 reviews) is the best choic...
For a first discover scuba dive in Phuket, our first choice is the Racha boat trip with two dives (rated 4....
Phuket is more expensive than the rest of Thailand, especially from November to April, in high season. Ther...
To try Muay Thai without committing, the group class at Sumalee Boxing Gym (from $15 per person, 1.5 hours,...
For most travellers, the half-day class with a market visit (from $69, rated 4.9 out of 5 from about 812 re...
For a sunset at sea without a full day out, the Coral Island and Promthep sunset dinner cruise (4.6 from 26...
For the Similan Islands from Phuket, our first choice is the Phuket or Khao Lak speedboat day trip: very we...
For most travelers, the Maya, Phi Phi and Bamboo trip with buffet is the best choice: it is the most booked...
To get from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi, the Phuket – Phi Phi Tonsai or Laem Tong ferry is the simplest choice: a...
To see the Big Buddha, Wat Chalong and Phuket Old Town in half a day, the guided tour with hotel transfer i...
Kata and Karon are the two most sought-after resorts in southwest Phuket for anyone who wants a beach witho...
To see Cheow Lan Lake from Phuket without staying overnight, the simplest choice is the shared Khao Sok and...
To see Krabi from Phuket without changing hotels, the easiest option is the one-day "4 islands" speedboat t...
The best time to visit Phuket runs from November to April: the dry season, with little rain, a calmer sea a...
Phuket is a big island, and where you sleep decides everything: the beach, restaurants within walking dista...
Patong is Phuket's liveliest beach resort: a big beach, a shopping centre, hundreds of restaurants and the ...
With a single day in Phuket, it is better to pick a loop than to rush everywhere: the island is big, traffi...
Two days are enough to see the essentials of Phuket if you accept making choices: a culture day in the sout...
Three days let you see what makes Phuket what it is: the west-coast beaches, a big boat excursion and the i...
For a first active day with children, book the Andamanda water park: 29 slides in 5 zones for all ages, ope...
