Phuket Travel Guide and Blog
A fun selfie playground near Phuket town [toc] The Selfie Experience is a new photo playground in Phuket, covering 3,000 m2 indoors with more than 40 backgrounds to play with, a fun way for families, friends and selfie lovers to spend a fun day away from the heat or an occasional rainy day. The Selfie Experience is located on the by-pass road near Phuket Town. very close to the Lotus
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What to do on a rainy day in Phuket? [toc] There are many ways to take advantage of a rainy day in Phuket. These days you start considering activities you would not even think of on a sunny day. You will be surprised how many things we could enjoy around the island. Of course, we know that most of you came to enjoy the beach and the sun. But this
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When is the rainy season in Phuket? [toc] There are only two seasons in Thailand: the dry and the rainy seasons, but the temperature is warm all year round, night or day. The rainy season in Phuket starts in May and June and ends between October and November. The rainy season in Phuket is the topic of endless discussions and a very stressful decision factor, so let's look at what
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What to do at Central Phuket? [toc] Central Phuket (Central Festival Phuket) is one of the major shopping malls on the island, the other famous one being Jungceylon in Patong Beach. Shopping malls may not be on your list of 'Best Things to Do in Phuket' but keep in mind that a mall can be a good alternative to spend an occasional rainy day. Nowadays, malls in Thailand offer so
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Perfect hotels for the rainy season in Phuket [toc] When travelling to such a beautiful tropical island with so many white sandy beaches, one could wonder why would you care about a swimming pool? There are a few reasons for that, and one of them is very important to remember: during the low season, which usually is between May to November, the sea can be really rough and even dangerous.
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Discover the past of Phuket Island [toc] Phuket museums are not very impressive, but in recent years they have kept a record and shared the rich tin mining history and the Chinese roots of this island. Several new museums opened here and there, mostly in Phuket Town, each with value and character. After an intensive renovation, the Old Phuket Town is a walk-in museum and a beautiful display of Phuket's
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Where to get the best tattoos in Phuket? [toc] Planning to get one of those amazing tattoos in Phuket? You came to the right island! Wherever you go in Phuket or Phi Phi island, you will see tattoo studio after tattoo studio wherever you look. So many of them say picking the right one can be worrisome since a tattoo is for life! There are many factors to consider, including
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What to do at Jungceylon Phuket? [toc] Jungceylon Shopping Center is a massive complex in the very centre of Patong Beach and the largest on Phuket Island. Covering 200,000 square meters, it's so vast it feels like a city within a city. Expect to find many souvenir shops, dozens of restaurants, a department store, cinemas, electronic shops, massage, a two-storey supermarket and many attractions on the upper levels. Jungceylon is
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An immense aquarium in Phuket Town [toc] Aquaria Phuket is an attraction in Phuket town, on the lower floor of the immense Central Floresta (part of the Central Festival). The place covers a large surface and is advertised as the largest aquarium in Thailand, with 25,000 animals and 300 species, which we didn’t take the time to count. What does Aquaria look like? Aquaria consists of four distinct areas: Mystic
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3 days itinerary in Phuket [toc] To spend 3 days in Phuket and make the best of it to see as much as you can, planning is essential. Once you have a plan, everything becomes simple, and you can start dreaming and relaxing. There are a few important things you should know about Phuket before starting to plan your itinerary: Phuket is a small island; you can drive north to
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Which beaches are good during the rainy season in Phuket? [toc] When it's rainy season in Phuket, the sea is sometimes rough on the west coast where all the popular beaches and hotels are... but if you still want to swim in the ocean, where should you go? We get a lot of questions between June and October, which are usually the rainy season months in Phuket. Phuket is quite
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A cat cafe in old Phuket Town [toc] B Cat Cafe Phuket is a fun place where every cat lover can sit and play with 15 to 17 furry and fluffy felines while enjoying a cake and a drink. The location on Thepkasattri Road, just next to the old historical street of Phuket Town makes it very convenient, as you can explore the famous Thalang Road and Dibuk Road, then
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[toc] The Oasis Thalang (formerly ChimJae Walking Street and Vanich Walking Street), is a new 150 metres long narrow passage that connects Thalang Road to Dibuk Road in the old Phuket Town. This fun local market is covered and has air-con, making it a convenient place to explore when it gets a little too hot or when it starts raining in Phuket. The Oasis Thalang passage is very discreet and
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The first aquarium in Phuket [toc] The Phuket Aquarium in Cape Panwa is not immense, as the tunnel is only a few metres long, but it is still a great place to entertain you and your kids on a rainy day and might even be your chance to see baby turtles. Several rooms display aquariums of various sizes, starting from small tanks with seahorses, some fun and colourful clownfish, the
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A tour of the Chalong Bay Rum Distillery [toc] The Chalong Bay Rum Distillery has become known worldwide, but it started very modestly around 2012, in a remote area of Phuket called Chalong. The success of this rum comes from many aspects: the unique quality of the ingredients, the rigorous process, an eye-catching package and smart marketing, all combined with the passion of a small team. What makes Chalong Bay
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Where to find yoga classes in Phuket? [toc] Phuket has many yoga studios and classes that can help heal your body and mind while you’re on holiday. You can find yoga classes at many Phuket resorts, but if you’re searching for a specific style or method of yoga, you’re best to drop by one of the independent yoga studios around the island. Here’s a selection of 10 yoga studios in
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An affordable independent spa in Phuket [toc] Let’s Relax Spa has been around Thailand for a few years now, and it started in 1998 with a single shop in Chiang Mai. There are now more than 30 branches around Thailand, including seven spas in Phuket. Let’s Relax fills the gap between tiny street massages parlours you can see by the dozen on the side of roads and the more sophisticated
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A fun and colourful kids club in Phuket Town (Advertorial) [toc] Happy Kids Club is a great children playground conveniently located inside Central Floresta, on the outskirts of Phuket Town. The kids club is a perfect location if you decide to go for some shopping, need a bit of time to pamper yourself at the spa, or have dinner alone as a couple. It's a convenient place to safely leave
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What are Phuket best spas? [toc] Phuket spas are part of a perfect holiday, and the island offers an incredible array for all budgets. Those searching for stillness and mind-body rejuvenation will find plenty of choices here. If you spend time wandering the beaches or streets of Phuket, you'll soon find someone offering a hands-on healing service, whether a beachside massage or a foot reflexology treatment, in a little shop.
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Ice Skating in Phuket [toc] Ice Arena Phuket is one of the most surprising attractions on the island, and it came a bit as a surprise. An ice rink on a hot tropical island is somewhat unexpected. Great for kids and family time, ice skating is a fun activity to escape the rain or even the heat! It's not cheap, but it's fun. Ice Arena Phuket is in Boat Lagoon,
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