Here is our list of all the best of everything in Phuket to help you make the best of your next trip: things to do, where to go, where and what to eat, where to stay and what to know. Browse the list of all the ‘Best of Phuket’ pages we built over the years!
What to See and Do in Phuket
Everything you need to know to explore Phuket by day or by night, including all the beaches and islands nearby, as well as shopping and night markets.
What are the best things to do in Phuket is one of the most important questions people ask us when planning a trip. We explored the island for 30 years to bring you the best ... Read More
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 ... Read More
There are still secret beaches in Phuket and some hidden and quiet spots, most of which are beautiful. Of course, some are difficult to find, but surprisingly many are in plain sight and easy to ... Read More
What are the most beautiful and best beaches in Phuket; a frequent and challenging question to answer since everyone likes a beach for so many different reasons. Somehow, there are two kinds of beaches in ... Read More
Who said Phuket was an island for guys? That's just the collective accepted mindset, but Phuket is full of great things to do for girls. Our 31 Best Things to Do in Phuket didn't quite match, ... Read More
What are the cheapest things to do in Phuket with a mall budget? Of course, it's not easy to travel cheaply as, in general, Phuket is more expensive than anywhere else in Thailand. But if ... Read More
Living in Phuket for so long has been the opportunity to witness many fun sights. We should get used to them, but sometimes, we still smile (or clench teeth) when we witness one of the ... Read More
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 island hopping for your trip or even a private ... Read More
Private beaches don't exist in Phuket or Thailand, and that's by law. However, people often call them private beaches because you can't enter ... Read More
There are many things to do in Patong Beach beyond the much-talked-about nightlife and the ever-going party. Patong is full of activities for families, couples, singles and friends ... Read More
10 Really Cheap Things to Do in Phuket (For Fun!) Phuket on half a shoestring? That sounds cliché or impossible! So just for fun, you can try the 10 items below and come back with ... Read More
Which beaches are good during the rainy season in Phuket? 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 ... Read More
Phuket Today How does Phuket look like during COVID? There is no doubt that Phuket is going through an incredibly difficult year because of COVID-19. Phuket relies almost entirely on tourism, and after more than ... Read More
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 any tours. 1. Phuket is a small island Phuket is ... Read More
What to Buy in Phuket for Fun? Phuket is full of shops selling tourist stuff and chances are you bought yourself a Muay Thai short, a wooden frog and a pointy hat from Chiang Mai ... Read More
Stuff to Buy in Phuket You Will Never Use Again A holiday is always a lot of fun and shopping is part of it. People often become someone else when travelling overseas, and while they ... Read More
What to do in Phuket for free? Are there any interesting free things to do in Phuket? It may sound like a strange question, but Phuket is well-known to be the most expensive destination in ... Read More
'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 ... Read More
Massages and Spas in Phuket Massages and Spas in Phuket are among the many things travellers love when visiting Thailand. Here, massages are cheap and available everywhere; you don't have to plan; you only have ... Read More
Where to Train for Muay Thai in Phuket? Muay Thai Training in Phuket and Thai Boxing Training Camps - It has been a while since I wanted to know how a Muay Thai Training Camp ... Read More
Phuket Chinese temples and shrines Phuket's Chinese shrines always offer an excellent opportunity for some good photos. There are quite a few around, and each has its characters and unique features. The large ones are ... Read More
Amazing Buddhist temples of Phuket Phuket temples, or Wats, are always worth a visit; from the temple hidden inside a cave to the famous Wat Chalong, a visit to Thailand would not be complete without exploring ... Read More
Where are the water parks in Phuket? Phuket has a few water parks to spend a day of fun, whether you want to laze around on a giant floating doughnut or slide down a 45-degree ... Read More
When is the rainy season in Phuket? 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 ... Read More
Phuket is a tropical paradise island with white sand beaches, clear blue waters and swaying coconut trees; what background could be better than an exotic hideaway in a holiday mood to propose to your loved ... Read More
The best cafés in Phuket Town and around Phuket cafés and coffee shops keep popping up (and closing) all around Phuket Town, mostly around the old streets of Thalang, Yaowarat and Dibuk. In recent years ... Read More
Hotels and Accommodation around Phuket
We reviewed more than fifty of the best hotels around the island and organized them into easy-to-browse lists: beachfront resorts, pool villas, family hotels and budget hostels.
Finding the right family resort in Phuket is as challenging as it is important. Phuket has a great range of ... Read More
Food and Restaurants
What would a trip to Thailand be without trying the amazing food? We share local, Thai food, street food, and excellent international restaurants on our lists. We also tried most of the restaurants in the Michelin Guide for Phuket.