Have you ever dreamt of wanting to live on an island in paradise? Well, choosing to come to beautiful Phuket on vacation is about as close as you can get to making those dreams become reality.
Commonly referred to as the “Pearl of the South”, Phuket is a waking dream, an island of fun and a rainbow spectrum of spectacular holiday sights from dreamy blue lagoons and dazzling pink sunsets to orange-robed monks and a colonial past that just refuses to die down. Linked to the mainland by the Sarasin Bridge and adorned with glistening white sand beaches hidden in cushy coves, Phuket is the ideal place for all kinds of adventurers, lovers, divers, back-packers, families and of course Muay Thai enthusiasts looking for their very own tropical experience. In beautiful Phuket, Thailand there really is something for everyone.
A land of glittering temples, shimmering beaches and colorful nights, Phuket will take your breath away from the minute you arrive and a holiday with us in Phuket is all about experiencing the Thai culture and stimulating the senses in a unique and truly enjoyable manner.
Geography And Climate
Located on the Andaman Sea, Phuket is the biggest island in Thailand. With a total area of approximately 570 square kilometers Phuket’s topology is exceptional with 70 percent of its area being covered by mountains. Though it has a multitude of beautiful beaches the island does not have any major rivers except for a total of 9 brooks and creeks.
Phuket has a tropical climate with a dry (high) season from November to April and rainy (low) season from May to October. The average temperature ranges from around 29 °C (84 °F) to 33 °C (91 °F) and is consistent throughout the year.
Some Of The Main Attractions
Muay Thai
Indulge in what was once a battle field style of fighting that has since evolved into the country’s national sport honed from 2000 years of exhilarating simplicity. Recognized around the world as the most effective striking Martial Art today, Muay Thai, is a graceful blend of punches, kicks, elbows, knees, clinching, throws and sweeps. In Phuket, you get to see firsthand the discipline, extreme fitness, mental toughness and thrilling raw talent of the local areas Muay Thai practitioners. Although dangerous and at times bloody it is these same traits that make watching the honourable sport of Muay Thai such an excellent night out on the town one that you wont soon forget guaranteed.
Beaches
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along some of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the world and get ready to explore the remarkable marine life, indulge in diving/snorkeling or visit the Similan Islands for their exquisite coral displays and many many varieties of brightly coloured tropical fish. Whatever you choose to do with your time here, you will come away from your holiday in Phuket feeling pampered and relaxed.
Bangla Road
Famous for its raunchy nightlife and as a world renowned red light district, Bangla Road in Patong is one of the main attractions in Phuket. If you are looking for night that is filled with great music, dancing, nice looking scenery and more than a little bit of the unexpected then this is definitely the place to be. Take it from us.
Temples Of Phuket
Phuket offers something for everybody. For the more spiritually inclined visitor the temples of Phuket are one attraction that simply cannot be missed. Among these the temple at Wat Chalong is by far one of the busiest and is definitely the most well known. Beautifully decorated with infinite reflections from thousands of glass pieces, pagodas, historic paintings and of course statues of Buddha himself we know you wont be disappointed. You literally haven’t seen Phuket unless you’ve visited this marvelous temple and its surroundings.
Waterfalls
The waterfalls in Phuket may not be the largest or the most well known but it is precisely for this reason that they make for an ideal place to relax and cool off on a hot day. These waterfalls are best experienced during the monsoon season as they are mostly dry at all other times of year.
Big Buddha
Atop the Nakkerd Hills in Chalong, the Big Buddha is a towering structure that is visible from the vast majority of the south of Phuket. Although still under construction the Big Buddha is 45 meters high and has cost over 30 million baht to complete. The view points in and around the Nakkerd Hills also offer some of the most stunning sights in Phuket and is both equal parts a spiritual as well as tourist destination.
