Phuket

Phuket is commonly referred to as the ‘Pearl of South’ and is a lush tropical island thickly forested in places, with rubber and coconut plantations and fine sandy beaches. Patong Beach is the most highly developed beach on the island, three miles of golden sand well-provided with umbrellas for rent; there are many bars, restaurants, fast-food outlets, shops and hotels to be found across the beach road and along the small adjoining lanes. The surrounding waters contain much varied marine life and the town is noted for its Sino-Portuguese architecture. It is a very attractive island for sightseeing, with lovely seashores and forested hillsides.

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  • The Racha

  • The Racha, Thailand’s premier deluxe island hideaway is set amidst beautiful coconut groves, on a pristine beach on Racha Island, only 20 kilome
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  • The Sarojin

  • The Sarojin is ensconced in a garden setting with direct private access onto a secluded 11 kilometre white beach beside the Andaman Sea, just one hour
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  • The Surin

  • The Surin is nestled in peaceful seclusion on Pansea Beach. The 108 thatched cottages sit under a shelter of coconut palms on landscaped slopes that
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  • Cape Sienna

  •  Cape Sienna Hotel Phuket is a chic, modern yet romantic resort on Kamala beach, that brings the sophisticated style of city living to the tropic
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  • Evason Phuket

  • Location: The Evason Phuket Resort and Spa is located at Rawai Beach on the south eastern side of Phuket Island. It is set amongst 64 acres of beautif
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  • Movenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach

  • FREE NIGHT OFFER For the month of March, this hotel is offering stay 10 nights, get 5 nights free HONEYMOON OFFER This hotel is also offering honey
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  • Radisson Plaza Resort Phuket

  • Location: Located on the picturesque Makham Bay in Cape Panwa, this Phuket hotel features all the amenities of a premium beachfront property, expertly
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  • Katathani Phuket Beach Resort

  • Location: Katathani Phuket Beach Resort is located on the south west coast of Phuket Island in secluded Kata Noi Bay, less than an hour from Phuket In
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  • Amari Coral Beach Resort

  • Location: Sitting on a secluded headland at the southern corner of Patong, Phuket’s most popular beach, Amari Coral Beach Resort affords spectac
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  • Deevana Patong Resort and Spa

  • Location: Deevana Patong Resort and Spa is located in the quieter part of Patong Beach in 12 acres of secluded tropical gardens. Set away from the mad
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  • Deevana Patong Resort

  • Garden Wing The single-storey bungalow-style featured in this section of the resort will appeal to many. The facilities are excellent: there is a fre
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  • Day Trips And Sightseeing Tours

  • 4 in 1 Safari: Morning or afternoon tour - 08:30 to 13:00 or 13:00 to 17:00. Travel by 4 wheel drive to explore Phuket Island together with an el
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Fact File

CapitalBangkok

LanguageThai (English widely spoken)

ClimateThailand’s climate is tropical, high both in temperature and humidity. April and May are the hottest months of the year. June sees the beginning of the South West Monsoon, and brings with it the rainy season, which continues intermittently until the end of October. From November to the end of February the climate is much less trying with a cooling north east breeze and a reduction in the humidity level. The north and north east are generally cooler than Bangkok in winter, and hotter in summer. In the far north, temperatures can occasionally drop as low as 2°C

CurrencyThai Baht (THB)

VisaRequired for stays exceeding 30 days

HealthAdvised immunisation against malaria, hepatitis, polio, typhoid, tetanus and cholera

PassportsMust be valid for more than six months after proposed date of departure from Thailand

Time ZoneGMT + 7 hours