Phuket Holidays
It has set itself up as 'Pearl of the South' and is one of the largest and most popular of Thailand's island resorts. It is comprised of a myriad of pristine beaches and is surrounded completely by the Andaman Sea. Although much of Phuket has lots of tourists, the provincial island and its capital PhuketTown, have retained a sense of intrigue and there is so much to explore. The province has absorbed influences from the Portuguese, Arab, Chinese, Indian and Malay. This reflected in the destinations architecture and culture, which are all worth delving into whilst on your lastminute.com holiday to Phuket.
The beaches of Phuket
There are plenty of great stretches of beach to relax upon on your lastminute.com holiday. The busiest section of this resort is in the main town of Patong and Patong beach is brilliantly equipped with sun loungers, beach bars, restaurants and as with many destinations in Thailand, there are loads of fun water sports. The quieter beaches at Kata and Karon are really popular when surf is up with water sports for men and women. If that doesn’t take your fancy, you can drive out to more remote spots and even sample some of the great spicy Thai cuisine.
Phuket is very popular with families; it has all the best facilities and runs children's clubs and crèches for travellers. The beaches are great for kids and one mention of a trip to the Phuket Fantasea theme park will have them on their best behaviour in anticipation. Also enjoy the cultural dance performances at the adventure park or if you fancy a different kind of excursion then take a day trip to Ko Hae.
Treat yourself to that little bit more at The Banyan Tree Spa, as session there is an almost other worldly experience. Voted one of the world's best spas, its offers a variety of treatments and relaxing traditional Thai massages. Round off your time in bliss by visiting one of the restaurants in and around the spas, or head out for the evening to the legendary Patong Beach. It is the one of the best places in Phuket to find an interesting mix of saucy entertainment and bars. Its vibe is pumping and will allow you to dance the night away surrounded by a whole host of intriguing characters.
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There is a fabulous mix of beaches on the island of Phuket, some are more remote and allow you to feel like you are on you own little piece of heaven, whilst others are very lively and present travellers with a great opportunity to meet new people. Do this also in the bar and clubs in Phuket, where you can meet everyone from a fellow tourist to a lively Thai. It is such an interesting region, so visit with lastminute.com so and bag yourself a great affordable holiday.