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Holidays in Thailand - Phuket in 10 Exciting Days

In spite of the tsunami of 2004, Phuket hasWaterfalls
steadily rebuilt much of its infrastructure
so that it now holds as much of its previousPhuket's waterfalls are great places to take
glamour as before. Its beautiful beachesa swim or enjoy a picnic. Kathu Waterfall is
foster excellent diving conditions, and thethe farthest inland and offers inviting,
ever-clear Andaman waters never let diverscooling pools for a quick dip. Ton Sai is
down. The nightlife is thriving and there'soften photographed due to its pools and tall
always something to get on board with, sopalm trees. The island's Gibbon
you'll never find yourself without somethingRehabilitation Centre is home of the island's
to  do.third waterfall, Bang Pae, and those who
venture here are also afforded the
Gibbon  Rehabilitation  Centreopportunity to glimpse one of these rare
animals.
At this time, at least three families of
rescued gibbons have been introduced backShopping
into the wild and currently live on the Royal
Reserve. Their distinctive calls can be heardShopping is a popular pastime anywhere in
in the forest, and visitors who catch aThailand. Shoppers in Phuket will find the
glimpse of these animals are always glad theywhole gamut of traditional souvenirs. Silk,
came. A stopover or maybe even a quick swimcotton and custom-made clothing can all be
at the nearby Bang Pae Waterfall makes thisfound at attractive prices, as can leather,
trip  twice  as  appealing.jewellery and antiques. Patong is home to
many of the markets and due to the everyday
Adventure  sportstourist scene, shoppers do well to come
prepared ready to bargain for a price that
Phuket is loaded with activities to get yourboth  parties  can  agree  on.
heart racing and your adrenaline pumping. The
island is home to Thailand's only licensedEating  out
bungee jump operator who, on top of those
credentials, is the only operator in all ofRestaurants in Phuket cater for every palette
Asia to insure this activity. Those wishingwith international and world-class Thai
to dive into the forests and hills on thecuisine available all over the hottest
island can do so on the back of an ATV ortourist districts. Fresh seafood is in
strapped to a lumbering elephant. A shootingseemingly endless supply, and most dishes are
range in Chatong has safe and reputabletailor-made to satisfy tourists-not too spicy
facilities, and go-kart tracks are easy towithout a specific request. Authentic Thai
find. No matter what your preference is,food is easier to find the farther inland you
there's an outlet for the adventure seeker ongo, where the crowds of tourists give way to
vacation.legitimate  Thai  villages  and  communities.
Island  hoppingThai  kick  boxing
The archipelago of islands that extends pastVisitors who come to Thailand specifically to
Phuket is known around the world for itsstudy martial arts will not be disappointed
beauty. Chartered daytrips can be arranged toin Phuket. Phuket Town, Chalong and Rawai are
almost any of these Andaman Islands, whereall home to open training gyms where students
passengers can enjoy sightseeing, snorkellinglearn the ancient martial art form of Thai
and depending on availability, overnightkick boxing, or Muay Thai, which has
accommodation. You may have seen a few ofincreasingly gained world recognition for its
these islands in feature films like The Beachhighly effective combat style. Its popularity
or a James Bond movie. A few of the moreis evident in the droves of spectators that
outstanding islands are Phi Phi, Koh Lanta,gather every Friday to watch the fights
Coral Island, Kaew Island, Similian Islandshosted  in  Phuket  Town.
and  Sirey  Island.
Promthep  Cape
Water  sports
Promthep Cape is one of Phuket's most
Water sports at Phuket are multi-faceted.photogenic spots, a fact to which the crowds
Parasailing over the Andaman offers a greatof tourists testify. On-site is a popular
perspective with the coast on one side andmerit-making shrine covered in miniature
the horizon on the other. Scuba diving andelephants. There's also a statue erected in
snorkelling in the famously calm, clearhonour of a 19th century prince well-known
waters is a fun activity that the wholefor founding a Thai school of navigation. The
family can participate in. For those with acape is a great place to take spectacular
penchant for sailing, there are dinnerphotos, especially at sunset when the evening
cruises to enjoy, sailing lessons in which tolight bathes this southernmost point of the
enrol  and  fishing trips on which to embark.island.



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