Joanna James
One of the more popular tourist spots in Thailand, Phuket never ceases to impress its visitors. With affordable accommodation, stunning beaches, and powder-white beaches, you will never want to leave this scenic island nation! Here are a few things to help plan your vacation in Phuket.
While you are likely to find nice souvenirs and mementoes to take back home with you, Phuket is not really a shopping haven! Although you will find affordable apparel, most of them are 'fake branded'; therefore, not durable. After walking around a few stalls, you will come to notice that most of the stalls sell the same goods. There are not many shopping malls in Phuket either. A stop by in Bangkok is perfect for the shopaholics!
When you are in Phuket, you will never run out of amazing food options to try. In fact, even more than Thai cuisine, there is international food. Japanese, Korean, Persian, Chinese, Lebanese and so much more cuisines are freely available in Phuket for you to try. However, Thai food is surprisingly not in abundance, but if you do come across a restaurant, do not forget to try Pad Thai, Tom Yum, Green Curry, and Thai Pancakes!
When you are planning a trip to Phuket, it is best to avoid the rainy times as there is constant rain, for hours on end. This will definitely affect your vacation negatively! The best time to travel to Phuket is December through March, so book your accommodation at Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket Suites & Villas before it gets filled up! During this time, there is little rain, less humidity and a cool breeze to keep you comfortable. The hottest months in Phuket would be from April to May.
There are numerous places to visit in Phuket, but one of the more important things to remember is that you need to book local tours in Phuket itself, and not in your home country. Phuket is famous for its various sightseeing and water activities, island tours, and much more. You are also likely to get a better deal when you book the tour within Phuket, rather than falling for scams before you get there. However, during high season, you run the fear of not having any slots available, in that case, booking your tours online would work.
You are unlikely to find any public transport in Phuket, so taxis, renting a car, or hopping into a tuk-tuk is your best option.
When in Phuket, island hopping is one activity you must not miss out on! Phi Phi Island and Bamboo island are two of the more popular islands to pay a visit to. Do not forget to take your camera with you as you will be gifted with the most stunning views imaginable! You can dive, snorkel with the fishes, swim, and explore the areas to your heart's content.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
