In Phuket, you are truly spoilt for choice. The place has abundant, gorgeous beaches, parks, rain forests, water sports, other sporting activities, rich culture, heritage & history to discover and fantastic dining areas and supposedly even more fantastic nightlife.. *smiles* ..
One of the most common tours is to Phi Phi Islands.. I beleive a few movies have been filmed here... and thats largely where its popularity comes from. The islands are huge rock formations, when approached by boat, look like stunning fortresses in the sea... The beaches are untouched... blue... and stunning.. which then give away to forests. Its surely love at first sight!! 
The good part about Phuket overall, is that it is cheap, the people are generally laid-back. The islands dont even have roads... so no schedule to follow, on hustle-bustle... no reason to hurry!!So thats exactly what we did in Phuket - NOTHING!! We went to the sea for a swim, did some snorkelling, jet skiing, dune buggy riding .... lazing at the pool with some gorgeous drinks. We stayed at the Courtyard Marriott, which is a 4 star hotel, centrally located and has a kids play area... So I had nothing to worry about *smiles*
One of the nights, we went to the FantaSea show!! It was lovely, the kids definitely enjoyed it. The buffet was nice, and the show totally stunning, with a light & sound show, performances by over a 100 people and a few elephants.. The sets of the stage.. totally stunning!!
I'll go to Phuket again some day... for its awesome spas and beaches... Its definitely a relaxing holiday... Have you been to Phuket?? Share your views!!
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ReplyDeleteMemories ,even I luved fantasea and phi phi island
Patty are u still touring :-). WOW , when I saw your first picture - for a moment I thought - did she land in Norway - the cloudy, serene sea and rocks :-). Lovely post and sure will include it in our list soon.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos Patty, looks like a fabulous vacation:) I've been to Bangkok, not Phuket. That first photo may yet get me on a plane:):)
ReplyDeleteThailand is my all time favorite destination. The hills, beaches, food, people, shopping - the place spoils you no end.'Kapunka' for sharing :)
ReplyDeletethailand is one place which is calling me..should reach there soon, inshallah..
ReplyDeleteI have never been to that end of town! The pictures look fabulous. Maybe one of these days I will combine a trip to Singapore. My cousins have been asking me to visit them.
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Patty you've been quite the traveler this year- And I've enjoyed armchair traveling with you :) Hope you visit many many more places in the months to come!
ReplyDeleteI went to Thailand in 2009 and absolutely loved the country. Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya are the cities I have been to and they are so different from each other. Phuket was the most beautiful, undoubtedly. I did not even feel like blinking my eyes while I was on the cruise to Phi-phi island. Coincidentally, even we stayed at Marriott :)
ReplyDeleteI want to go Phuket now...:)
ReplyDeletejust got back from Phuket myself :) it was a part of our Cambodia, Thailand Singapore trip! :)
ReplyDeleteWe did not see the fantaSea show though...definitely got an exhaustive tradtion thai massage!