Photos of Rawai Beach [toc] Our photos of Rawai Beach should give you an idea of what this part of south Phuket island looks like. Rawai is not a beach for swimming but it is, usually popular with families and locals. The best-known attractions in Rawai are probably the nearby islands such as Koh Bon, Coral Island and Raya island, but there are also a few beaches to explore such
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Photos of Mai Khao Beach [toc] Our Mai Khao Beach photos may help you decide if this is the right place for you to stay in Phuket. Mai Khao is an 11 kilometre long Beach with nothing but a few luxury resorts. It's a great hideaway if you are not interested in shopping or nightlife, but rather enjoy the comfort of your hotel. NOTE: Photos are strictly Copyright © Phuket
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Phuket Island Photos [toc] Our Phuket photo gallery shares some favourite photos taken during our many years of explorations around the island and beyond. Here you can discover what Phuket looks like when the weather is nice, by day and by night: white sandy beaches, tropical islands, and the jaw-dropping landscapes of Phang Nga. We also share the many things you can see and do while here, plus the restaurants,
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Photos of Karon Beach These photos of Karon Beach may help you decide if this is the right place for you to stay in Phuket, or maybe bring back some memories you spent your holiday here. With an immense and beautiful beach, Karon is probably the third most popular beach on the island. It has the right amount of restaurants, shopping and nightlife, plus a good range of hotels to
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Photos of Surin Beach These photos of Surin Beach will help you decide if this is the right place for you to spend a day in the sun. Surin is a superb beach that was once full of restaurants and beach clubs, but it has been returned to its natural beauty in recent years. There are a few hotels around and quite a bit of street food, but only one
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Bangtao Beach Photos [toc] This Bangtao Beach photo gallery gives you a quick overview of what Bangtao looks like, by day and by night: what to do, restaurants and hotels we tried. NOTE: Photos are strictly Copyright © Phuket 101 and Willy Thuan - Copy or use without written authorization is strictly prohibited - (Link back, credit to or mention of the blog does not constitute an authorization). This site
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Photos of Phang Nga Bay [toc] Discover our photos of Phang Nga Bay taken during our many explorations. These include photos of the famous James Bond island, Koh Panyi, the village entirely built on stilts, Samet Nangshee viewpoint and many small islands you will be able to visit on a day trip cruise in Phang Nga. NOTE: Photos are strictly Copyright © Phuket 101 and Willy Thuan - Copy or
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Photos of Nai Harn Beach [toc] Our photos of Nai Harn Beach should help you decide if you want to visit or stay in this part of the island, situated at the very south or Phuket. The beach is fantastic and there are a few more nearby to enjoy. There are very few hotels in this are but The Nai Harn is one of the best resort on the island.
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A rooftop on the 19th floor in Patong [toc] Andaman Sky Lounge is one of the least known rooftop bars and restaurants in Phuket. It's quite easy to find this place in Patong, but it took us a while to review it. The bar is on the 19th floor of the Andaman Beach Suite and can accommodate between 30 to 50 people. The tower itself is 21 floors high and
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Where to take the best selfies in Phuket [toc] Selfies and model photography have become fully part of the young generation of travellers holidays. Local restaurants, businesses and beaches are taking full advantage of this trend by adding a lot of 'special features' to the natural beauty of the island. Of course, as you can expect, these backgrounds don't come for free, and you will have to pay for an
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A selfie dedicated restaurant in Phuket [toc] Ma Doo Bua Phuket is a new cafe and restaurant whose sole purpose is to provide an irresistible background to the new generation of selfie lovers. The main catch is an artificial lake cover with those unusual giant circular floating leaves called Victoria Amazonica, a species of flowering plant, the largest of the Nymphaeaceae family of water lilies. Around the lake, a set
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Where to find a good photographer in Phuket? [toc] Most people hire a Phuket photographer for a pre-wedding photo shoot or to cover their wedding events. But if you think about it, travelling to Phuket with your friends, family or loved one can also be an unforgettable moment, and for a relatively small price, you can hire a talented photographer to take amazing photos in locations you wouldn't even find
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Where to get the best Instagrams Photos in Phuket? [toc] What are the most Instagrammable spots in Phuket? Photos and selfies have become part of our lives. They are a fantastic way to keep travel memories alive for a very long time, not to mention the irresistible bragging rights on Facebook and Instagram. Who doesn't enjoy posting tropical beach photos for friends freezing in the snow or those bored at
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What are the best sunset bars in Phuket? [toc] Sunset bars in Phuket are a great way to end the day with a panoramic view, no matter the season. And people here know that rainy season offers more dramatic sunsets than high because of the monsoon clouds. During high season, skies are often dull and unattractive, and without clouds, photos are rather bland. But when the last rays of sunlight
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Explore Phuket Town! [toc] These Photos of Phuket Town were taken around the famous Thalang Road, but also Dibuk Road, Soi Romanee, Phang Nga Road and all around was considered the historical heart of Phuket Town. If you want to explore the old streets and take your own photos and Instagram Selfies, it's simple: use our 'Phuket Town Walking Map'! NOTE: Photos are strictly Copyright © Phuket 101 and Willy
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Patong Beach Photos [toc] Our Patong Beach photo gallery gives you a quick overview of what Patong looks like, by day and by night: what to do, restaurants and hotels we tried. Patong beach is the largest and most popular beach in Phuket island but it might not be to everyone's taste. To some, it's too busy and can be crowded and for others, it's where the party is! You'll
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Photos of Kamala Beach A collection of photos of Kamala Beach to give you an idea of what this part of west Phuket island looks like. Kamala is a good busy beach during high season, usually popular with families and repeaters, but it might be a little too quiet in low season. The best-known attractions in Kamala are probably Phuket Fantasea Show and Cafe Del Mar Beach Club, but there
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Photos of Kata Beach These photos of Kata Beach may help you decide if this is the right place for you to stay in Phuket. Kata Beach is probably the second most popular beach with the right amount of dining, shopping and nightlife, a good range of hotels and a good balance of everything to please families. NOTE: Photos are strictly Copyright © Phuket 101 and Willy Thuan - Copy
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Phuket Sunset Photos Sunset happens every single day (yes it does!) and yet everyone seems to be instinctively attracted to it like a fly to a candle, including myself. I don't pretend to know everything about sunset photography but I can share some useful tips that might help you improve if you are not happy with your own sunsets photos. 1. Plan your photo Try to decide in advance where
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