Phuket is a big island so if you do not choose wisely you may end up booking a hotel miles away from the places you like best. Different locations suit diferent people. Some want to stay near the nightlife action of Patong while others prefer the more relaxed atmosphere of smaller towns such as Karon.
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Once you have a fair idea of the places on the island that may suit you best, you can use the interactive hotel map to browse through a big selection of hand-picked hotels. Flip through the descriptions and pictures then press the button to automatically zoom into it on the map OR click the map icons to bring up the hotels details.
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Phuket is well blessed with modern shopping malls so there's very little that you can't buy there and often you'll pay a lot less than you would in your home country. However, there are some things that are best purchased before you travel and some are not so obvious.
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Although the weather in Phuket can be nice at any time of year there are some months that have a lot more rain than others. For visitors who want to lie on the beach or pursue activities such as scuba diving its best to avoid these times of year. For others who don't require guaranteed sunny days then going there in the "rainy season" can be a great way to save money and, at the same time, avoid crowds.
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If you've never been to Thailand before you can look forward to a wonderful exotic holiday. Phuket is a relatively safe place but it does pay to know a few things before you go. A little information on avoiding over-charging, offending thai people and scams may help you have a better, problem-free holiday.
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Its a great place to relax in the sun but when you've had enough of lying on the beach there's lot's of fun things to do on Phuket.From bungy jumping and scuba diving to more sedate activities such as shopping and sight-seeing, there's plenty to suit all age groups.
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Beautiful scenery, exotic wildlife, fabulous thai temples, cabaret shows - Phuket has it all. There are plenty of modern tourist attractions such as the Fantasea thai- themed amusement park but there are also sights that show elements of traditional thai life such as the fabulous temple at Chalong. As always Phuket has things that appeal to many different tastes.
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There are plenty of hotels in Phuket with beautiful swimming pools but, when the crowds arrive, it can sometimes be difficult finding a sunbed that has not already been taken. One way to avoid the battle of the sunbeds is to book a resort that offers private pool villas and, provided your budget is not too lean, there are quite a few to choose from.
About 3 hours drive from Phuket is the incredibly beautiful province of Krabi. Not yet as well known as Phuket, Krabi is a quieter alternative that some may wish to consider but before booking a holiday there it is important to be aware of which areas are best to stay in. Krabi Town for instance is probably not the best choice for most as its too far from the best beaches.
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