Thailand
has a lot to offer, apart from the obvious of course! The
beaches, forests, mountains, the sleepless cities , you will get all of that
and more in Thailand.
Its
innumerable islands with the pristine beaches will ensure that you have an
eclectic mix of the perfect exotic getaway along with a buzzing nightlife.
One
such destination is Phuket. An hour by air from Bangkok , it is one of
Thailand’s most popular tourist destinations, which obviously implies that it
is thronged by people from all over the world almost all year round.But let
that not discourage you from discovering what an exciting city Phuket can be. Having
been there twice myself I can safely say Phuket keeps the promise to entertain.
Comprising
of many beaches, the city’s most popular beach is the Patong Beach. Why you may
ask, well it’s the centre of the nightlife of Phuket and is a replica of the
notorious city of Pattaya. The walking street at Patong is one of the busiest
streets even at the wee hours of the night. Stay here if nonstop partying is
your agenda, otherwise you could opt for accommodation at the comparatively
quieter Karon beach or Kata beach.
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| Way To Khai Island |
During
your stay at Phuket , keep a day to visit the famous Phi-Phi island and enjoy
some snorkeling as you feast your eyes on the beautiful marine life the waters
there have to offer. You will also pass through Maya Bay and the James Bond island on your way
there. Take the day just to laze around, sunbathe and eat some delicious
seafood on the island. You can make this experience even better by checking
into one of the fine resorts on the island for a one day stay if time permits
you. You could even opt for a dive there.
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| Maya Bay, Phi Phi |
Another island to visit is the
relatively smaller Khai island, which is just an hour away from the city.
Crowded yet beautiful, you can enjoy swimming in the turquoise waters here
after a thrilling snorkeling trip.
Nights
are best reserved for hanging out at Patong Beach, where you can walk your way
around to explore the many hotspots.
Enjoy the wine coolers while you stroll on
the walking street or sit down at one of the numerous bars or cocktail cars and
enjoy a round of drinks with your friends. Don’t forget to get a Traditional
Thai massage and gorge on some delicious Thai food during your trip there.
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| Thai Fare |
A must visit is “Pum’s restaurant and
cooking class” which serves the most amazing Thai food. You could also book a
cooking class here and take back home with you just more than memories!
Another touristy thing to do here is to catch the Fantasea show, which is roughly a 2 hours and is mostly in Thai. Personally i wouldn't recommend it, but in all fairness, I dozed off after the first ten minutes of the show!
