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Where to eat in Phuket
The restaurants in Phuket are one of the reasons why the island is so popular. Whatever you like, be it Indian food or pizza, you’ll find lots of places to eat in Phuket. The dining scene has evolved and all tastes and budgets are catered to. Not all the Phuket restaurants you come across will be expensive. There’s really nothing wrong with eating 30-baht noodles from a street vendor. It’s what the locals and expats do from one day to …
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Baya Beach in Phuket
Nature has gifted the earth with a lot of beauty. There are numerous places in Thailand that are full of splendid scenery, dazzling waterfalls and palm trees surrounding the beaches like a roof top. Phuket is one such place that many people call heaven on earth. Among the various attractions in Phuket, there are numerous discos and nightclubs that are frequented by locals and foreigners alike. The nightlife in Phuket attracts all kinds of people, especially tourists from from around …
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Family travel in Phuket
There are many family attractions in Phuket. It is very safe and sound place for kids of all ages. It is observed that Thai people are very caring and protective of children of all nationalities. They do like to play with children, but it is done with the kindest of intentions. Phuket is very attractive place to visit for any family. Phuket is famous for its spa services and is often chosen by travelers and visitors as the preferred spa …
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How to find family-friendly hotels in Phuket
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Phuket is one of the most family-friendly destinations in Thailand. The island is easy to get to, it has more than enough facilities and there is a high standard of hotels and resorts. If you’re thinking of visiting Phuket for a holiday with your family, then no doubt you’re going to want to check out the listings of some of the family-oriented hotels and resorts on the island. Here’s an article that we think covers a few important bases when …
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Rawai Beach still great
Rawai is considered as the first tourist beach on the island of Phuket. Today, Rawai serves a launching area for day boat excursions that go out to the surrounding islands of Phuket. Rawai has a lot of five-star resorts, beachfront bars and great restaurants. If Nai Harn beach tickled your fancy, check this one out for sure. There are some long-tail boats which are available for hire and for touring along its shores. You can go on a trip to …
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Don’t forget Nai Harn beach
If you like Karon beach, you’ll love this one. Located on the southern area of Phuket, Nai Harn is a small and quiet spot which could well be the most beautiful of the locations on the island. There are only a couple of hotels here that includes the Le Royal Phuket Yacht Club, as it transforms into a marina in the peak season. Nai Harn has jungle-covered mountains on both sides and has a large freshwater inland lagoon. The beach …
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Karon beach still a winner
Karon Beach offers a very long shoreline of five kilometers close to Kata Noi beach. It has fine white sand which literally squeaks as you walk on it. If you are looking for a spot where you can be all by yourself, you can try walking to the northern end which is more deserted. You can also see the giant sea turtles as they occasionally swim by at night. During the northeast monsoon season which falls on the months of …
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Kata Noi beach could be the one
The bay of Kata Noi is just a couple of minutes’ drive from Kata beach. Many tourists choose to go here for the breathtaking scenery. It has a 700-meter long beach with soft sand and crystal clear water with a backdrop of the lush green jungle. Kata Noi offers a place where you can rest and relax and not be bothered with the noise of a crowd of people. You can take a refreshing walk on the soft sands or …
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Check out Kata Beach
Just a couple of minutes away from Karon beach and not far from Patong beach, you will find the spectacular bay of Kata. It attracts a lot of tourists with its white sand as well as its clear, blue waters. It is also the favorite destination of families. It offers a beautiful palm-lined one mile beach, lively but not rowdy nightlife, great restaurants and a wide range of accommodation options, which are all near the beach. Kata has two focal …
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Care to visit Patong beach?
Patong is by far the most famous and most visited Phuket beach. This is mainly because of the wide range of activities available for tourists and other guests. Although some may find the slightly chaotic atmosphere of Patong a bit overwhelming at first, once you learn how to pace yourself, you would surely discover what makes Patong beach one of the best places to go in Phuket: its love of enjoying life. Patong offers a two kilometer strip of beautiful …
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