Picking the right beach to book your hotel can and will significantly impact your holiday. There are 44 beaches in Phuket, and they can be divided into four categories, plus Phuket Town. The beaches where most people book their hotels are Patong Beach, Kata Beach, Karon Beach, Bang Tao, and Kamala, but there are also great hotels on fantastic quiet beaches too!
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.
Like in any country, there are a few do’s and don’t everyone should respect and a few things you should not do in Phuket.
Travelling alone in Phuket is known to be very safe, and the island offers a lot of options to solo travellers, depending on how alone you want to be during your stay in Phuket.
Where to change money in Phuket and where to get the best exchange rates? If you are on budget, exchange rates can make a difference.
Planning your trip to Phuket is, of course, optional. You could just book a flight and a hotel for the first night and take it from here. However, it can help you make the best of your time and budget to look at the huge amount of opportunities, especially if you travel as a family! We made it simple and illustrated with tons of photos to help you get the big picture.
Planning a trip to Phuket can be stressful whenever you travel to a new destination for the first time. There are many unanswered questions, and the stress grows proportionally if the cost is high.
One week in Phuket (or two) offers a lot of opportunities. Considering the island’s size, there is so much to do here; 2 or 3 days would give you a glimpse at best.
If this is your first visit to Phuket, there are a few things you should know about the island before planning your itinerary or booking… Read More »9 Things you should know before exploring Phuket
How many days are enough to visit Phuket? This is a question we receive very often, mostly from first-time visitors. As you can expect, there is no easy answer because everyone has different lengths of annual leaves, budgets, or lives at different distances
Visiting Phuket in two days without rushing is possible because the island is relatively small, but it certainly will be a busy exploration. Three days would allow a lot more, but this overview should enable you to stop at the prominent landmarks and small beaches.
‘What should I take to Phuket?’ is a question everyone asks on their first trip, just the way it always is when travelling to any new destination, and Phuket is no different.
What’s true and what’s not Phuket is a popular destination; as you can expect, fame comes with stereotypes and a fair share of myths people… Read More »10 Biggest Myths about Phuket
Classic mistakes you should avoid in Phuket Phuket is an easy-going safe destination with so much to see, do and eat! Here are a few… Read More »12 Mistakes People Make on a 1st Trip to Phuket!
A beginner’s guide to Phuket Many readers coming to Phuket for the first time send daily questions: This is my first time in Phuket; what… Read More »1st Time in Phuket ? 26 Things You Should See, Do, Eat, Know and Enjoy!