| The largest island in Thailand, Phuket is an | | | | island providing scenic vistas of the sunset; Wat |
| incredible tourist destination, blessed with | | | | Phra Thong, whose focal point is a half-buried |
| magnificent island-dotted blue seas, hidden coves | | | | Buddha; and Wat Chalong, where the statues of |
| and secluded bays, beautiful lagoons, forested hills, | | | | most revered monks are enshrined, such as, |
| lush green forests, and enchanting view of tropical | | | | Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang. Above |
| sunsets. | | | | all, Phuket is noted for colonial structures, |
| However, the glory of Phuket lies on its wonderful | | | | reflecting old European architecture. |
| coastline, with an exceptional variety of beaches | | | | Surrounded by 39 islands, Phuket is perhaps the |
| such as Patong, Kata Beach and Karon Beach, | | | | most family-friendliest of all the islands in Thailand, |
| Rawai, Nai Han, Bangtao, and Kalim. Hence, no | | | | since it caters to every type of vacationer. For |
| doubt Phuket is truly a mecca for water sport | | | | honeymooners and newly weds, Phuket's |
| lovers. Let it be sailing in the Andaman Sea, | | | | secluded tropical beaches, each of them with |
| canoeing through the Phang-nga, water skiing in | | | | fascinating caves and lagoons, offer endless |
| Hat Patong, deep sea fishing on the offshore | | | | options to enjoy a romantic vacation. Despite |
| islands or Scuba diving in famed destinations such | | | | being a popular honeymoon destination, Phuket |
| as Phi Phi Islands and Surin, Phuket renders | | | | has now become one of the most desirable |
| incredible options. | | | | places to get married. Majority of the resorts and |
| There are also superb options available for such | | | | hotels in the area render first-classes services for |
| adventure activities such as jet skiing, kayaking, | | | | wedding. |
| and parasailing, along with required equipments like | | | | Even specialized packages are made available for |
| boats and kayaks. If you are a beginner in any of | | | | getting married. Likewise, Phuket is considered an |
| these activities, then you can make use of | | | | excellent as well as a safe destination for those |
| services of an experienced instructor. | | | | traveling with kids. Kids can enjoy aplenty of |
| Aside water sports, Phuket provide superb | | | | activities through visiting Butterfly Garden or by |
| options for activities like sightseeing and golf, with | | | | taking an elephant trek. Options are also available |
| a range of world-class championship golf courses. | | | | for kids in the form of summer camps organized |
| Further, Phuket boasts of a plethora of bars, | | | | and conducted by the British Curriculum |
| disco centers with Simon cabaret, and | | | | International School (BCIS.) Also, a range of |
| discotheques, all of which provide an exciting as | | | | kid-friendly hotels and resorts operate here, with |
| well as lively nightlife. With these umpteen | | | | a supervised kid club, kid's pool, and restaurants |
| attractions and options, no wonder why Phuket is | | | | coupled exclusive menus for kids. In addition, |
| acknowledged as the 'Pearl of the South.' | | | | Phuket offers a variety of choices for aged |
| Located about 860 km south of Bangkok - | | | | people and senior citizens to make their vacation |
| Phuket holds the distinction of being the only island | | | | truly a memorable one. |
| in the country with provincial status. Phuket has to | | | | Equally worth mentioning is the accommodation |
| its credit a continuum of interesting destinations. | | | | choices available in Phuket. Whether you are a |
| One of the prime attractions is the Crocodile | | | | budget-conscious traveler or a luxury-loving |
| Farm - a colorful aquarium containing some | | | | vacationer, a plenty of options are available, |
| estuarine alligators and crocodile. Set in tropical | | | | ranging from boutique resorts and budget |
| gardens, Phuket Zoo is another great destination, | | | | bungalows to most sophisticated villas and six-star |
| with attractions like friendly tigers and interesting | | | | hotels attached with all facilities including |
| snake shows, apart from a variety of exotic birds | | | | world-class room amenities and fantastic |
| and animals. | | | | restaurants. |
| Highlights also include aquarium containing a variety | | | | Majority of hotels and resorts offer packages |
| of tropical fish and corals. A must-see attraction is | | | | exclusively designed for families. Mostly, they are |
| handicrafts center, where some unique artifacts | | | | inclusive of accommodation with oversized |
| made by local artisans can be seen, such as | | | | bedrooms, kids pack, dining options, and Thai |
| silverware, jewelry, and lacquer ware. Also, take a | | | | massage and spa facilities. In addition, many of |
| tour to Thai Village while your stay at Phuket, | | | | the hotels provide some kind of discount on |
| which is much favored for its Thai cuisine as well | | | | family and honeymoon packages. |
| as cultural shows including sword fighting, Thai | | | | From the aforesaid discussion, it is evident that |
| dances, and Thai boxing. | | | | Phuket is indeed a major resort for a relaxing |
| Other popular destinations in Phuket are | | | | family vacation! |
| Phromthep Cape - the southern most part of the | | | | |