In this ‘Best of Phuket’ section you will find all our ‘Top 10’, compiling the many things we love most in Phuket island and around.
How to chose the right hotel in Patong? [toc] Patong Beach hotels come at many prices, sizes and locations so finding the hotel that will please both your budget and your need for the best place can be tricky. Many readers ask for our suggestions, but there is no such
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Classic Mistakes You Should Avoid in Phuket [toc] Phuket is an easy-going safe destination with so much to see, do and eat! Here are a few tips to ensure a safe and happy holiday, mostly based on the daily questions we get from readers around the world and some common
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What to Do in Phuket with Kids? [toc] There are quite a lot of fun things to do in Phuket with kids as this is a great tropical destination for families. You could, of course, spend your whole holiday on the beach and in the sea with children, but that
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Phuket Real Local Restaurants [toc] Beware! This page is not the trendy section of Phuket Restaurants! It's all about local food and only local food! Here are some of the most popular (very) local Thai restaurants in Phuket. They are not fancy, and all are cheap: they don't care about
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What to Do in Phuket? [toc] What are the best things to do in Phuket is by far the most frequently asked question on our blog (after "what is the weather in Phuket today?")! All the answers are on the net, but if you are as lazy as we are, you
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Phuket Hidden Places [toc]Surprisingly, there are still amazing places people miss entirely when visiting Phuket. And like most people you want to visit Phuket but you wish to see it from a less known angle and discover places most people haven't heard of. Many would say there are no such
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Phuket Island Hopping [toc] There are so many big and small islands around Phuket, it would take forever to visit them all. Most are not far, and you should consider adding a couple of islands to your trip. These are just a few islands we had the chance to visit,
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Secret Beaches of Phuket [toc] Most quiet and hidden beaches of Phuket - Despite the permanent complaints, more than ten beaches around Phuket range from 'Quiet' to 'Deserted' and surprisingly half of these beaches are in plain sight and easy to access... Most don't have fancy beach chairs or vendors,
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Best Hotels for Honeymoon in Phuket [toc] What are the most romantic hotels in Phuket? This is another frequent question we are happy to answer. Here are the best hotels we actually experienced in Phuket. We know there are more but we only write about places we personally stayed at,
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What Are the Most Beautiful Beaches of Phuket? [toc] What is Phuket most beautiful beach is a question we get all the time, and difficult to answer since each person likes a beach for so many different reasons. We sorted them out by vote popularity. So have a look at
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How to Drive in Phuket? [toc] Yes, driving a bike in Phuket is fun, cheap, convenient but most travellers underestimate the consequences of events going wrong. All it takes is a second and what was so much fun a minute ago turns out to be the nightmare of a lifetime.
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What are the Best Things to Do in Phuket with a Small Budget [toc] What are the Best Things to Do in Phuket with a Small Budget? Of course, it's not easy to travel on the cheap as in general Phuket is more expensive than anywhere else in Thailand. But
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Amazing Mansions of Phuket [toc] Thalang Road is where everyone goes on a Phuket exploration, it's a nice walk, and a must do. But if you too have a passion for old houses, you might want to explore a bit further where some amazing mansions are still standing but often
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11 Ways to Party in Patong! [toc] Where to Party in Phuket? Everyone expects something different, but everyone wants to get the best of it in a minimum amount of time! Here are 1q fun ways to party wild in Phuket. Don't take it too seriously as this is not
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What Can You Do in Phuket on a Rainy Day [toc] It's not all gloom in Phuket when it rains. Just like in any tropical country, you can expect a mix of rainy days and sunny days during the rainy season, but better be prepared if it lasts! Here is
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What are the best hotels on the beach in Kata? [toc] Our Kata Beach hotels have the privilege to be located on one of the most beautiful beaches of Phuket, with just the right mix of restaurants, shopping and fun nightlife. Kata is a 2 km long bay of really
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Where to Find Phuket Night Markets [toc] Night markets in Phuket are always fun, from the new Chillva Market to the giant Naka Weekend Market or the Sunday Walking Market in Phuket Town, almost everyone loves to browse the incredible array of things you don't need. Phuket night markets are
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Where Are Phuket Most Romantic Restaurants? [toc] There are many romantic restaurants in Phuket to celebrate Valentine's Day in style and to compile the list of the best; we had to try a lot more than 15! Here is probably the most expensive page we ever wrote, but it sure
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Discover Phuket Best Panoramic Views [toc] The many Phuket viewpoints offer fun photo opportunities as it seems to be the human nature to climb on top of every hill around the island. Here is a list of 16 beautiful places to take amazing photos from, enjoy a drink with a
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Phuket Best Street Food [toc] Phuket Street food is fun, cheap but also a great way to experience basic but real Thai food. It is more real than in tourist restaurants you find in Patong Beach. It’s fast and a lot cleaner than you might think. If you have a
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