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 exotic destination mixed with a bit of seediness that just seems to fit together so perfectly.
Phuket (poo-ket) is a large island with several distinct areas: Patong, Karon, Kamala, and Phuket Town. Depending on the type of vacation you are looking for it could well determine what area of the island you make your own. Patong is by far the most popular and the center of night life and entertainment. It is filled with backpackers, honeymooners, vacationers, and sex tourists. It is lively and the most interesting mix of people.
For those looking for a more laid back or family friendly atmosphere the beach resort areas of Karon and Kammala are the destinations of choice. The night life and entertainment selections are far more limited, but that is the point. Patong beach is a short ride away if you want to mix it up on a few nights yet still want to retire back to the peace and solitude of your resort.
You’ll find there are plenty of attractions to keep your attention when visiting Phuket. You can immerse yourself in a wide variety of day trips and excursions while you are there. Visits to the surrounding islands will be something you’ll have to see. From the backpacker haven of Ko Phi Phi that got it’s reputation from the movie ‘The Beach’ with Leonardo DiCaprio to the lesser known tropical wonderlands of Ko Yao, also known as James Bond Island.
Phuket is an a fantastic spot for those into active outdoor sports. SCUBA diving in the Andaman sea is some of the best in the world. You can take a day trip or a multi-day SCUBA dive excursion on a live aboard vessel.
Whatever your proclivity or your dream vacation might consist of, Phuket is sure to have something to please your senses. Lush jungles leading up to private white sand beaches or the neon lights and dance clubs of a wordclass nightlife you’re sure to lose yourself in Phuket.