Getting Around Phuket – Local Transportation

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Once you’ve made your way to your hotel in Phuket you will no doubt be making your way around the different cities, shopping, dining, and finding entertainment.  Depending on the location of your hotel, many things are within walking distance and many are not. I like to stay centrally located so that I can walk [...] Read more »

Getting To Phuket

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Traveling to Phuket is quite easy.  Even though it is an island in the far southeast of the Kingdom of Thailand, its popularity as a tourist destination means there are no shortage of convenient ways to get there.  Though you can travel to Phuket by train, boat, or car – the best way is still [...] Read more »

Travel Visa Information For Phuket Thailand

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If you are planning on traveling to the Kingdom of Thailand you are going to need to obtain a visa.  Below is a guide to give you some information on the process and requirements for entry.  Please note this is only a guide and rules and regulations can change.  Please verify any information in this [...] Read more »

Health & Safety When Visiting Phuket

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Health Information – Vaccinations When visiting any country that is out of your normal geographic reason it is always best to consult a doctor prior to your visit, Thailand is no different.  There are a wide variety of disease that have been eradicated in the western world that are still prevalent on other parts of [...] Read more »

Best Time To Visit Phuket

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When is the best time to visit Phuket?  As soon as you can get there!  While anytime you can visit Phuket is a good time, there are definitely some better times of the year to visit than others.  Like most destinations in the tropics you’ll find that Phuket has peak season and an off season, [...] Read more »

Phuket – Money & Costs

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Compared to other beautiful tropical beach destinations the cost of a trip to Phuket Thailand is quite reasonable, if not cheap.  Granted, a lot has to do with what part of the world you are traveling from and what your exchange rates are.  However staying in a 4 star hotel a block from one of [...] Read more »

Get To Know Phuket Thailand

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Phuket is a hedonistic paradise complete with lush tropical rain forests that cascade down from the mountains to the white sandy beaches and azure waters of the Andaman sea.  It is a destination that has attracted the rich and famous, honeymooners, and single men looking for action.   A strange combination of luxury vacation in an [...] Read more »