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Tourist Pages
Phuket, Thailand
Tourist information, useful links & accommodation
B&B, Hotels and Hostels in Phuket, Thailand
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Dubbed 'Pearl of the South' by the tourist
industry, Phuket is Thailand's largest, most populous and most visited island. A
whirl of colour and cosmopolitanism, Thailand's only island province revolves
around and thrives on tourism, but still retains a spark of the real
Thailand.There are a hundred and one ways to pass the day in Phuket. There are
also more tourists here than on any other Thai island - it certainly knows how
to cater to tourists' every whim. Most flock to the beaches on the south-western
side, which are loaded with amenities and entertainment options. Since the 1980s
Phuket has become one of the major tourist attractions of Thailand, and most of
the sandy beaches on the western coast of the island have been heavily developed
into tourist centres, with Patong, Karon and Kata being the most popular ones.
Along with its stunning beach, and picture-perfect landscape, the increase in
tourists has been amazing. Since the 2004 Tsunami, all damaged buildings and
attractions have been restored.
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Staying on the island is easy, as there are only two
seasons in a year - the rainy season (May to October)
and the hot season (November to April). Visitors are not recommended to
travel to Phuket between September and October
as they are the wettest months. The best period for a visit, is from
November to February, when it is possible to see the clear blue sky, feel
the fresh sea breeze and marvel at the crystal clear water while lying on
powdery, palm-fringed beaches. Average temperatures ranges between 23 °C
and 33°C.
Phuket's topology is exceptional with 70 percent of
its area covered with mountains which stretch from north to south and the
remaining 30 percent being plains located in the central and eastern parts
of the island. The island does not have any major rivers except for a total
of 9 brooks and creeks.
Phuket is a
popular gay destination
and it features a prominent
gay infrastructure often gay-owned and/or
managed. A list of other popular gay and
lesbian destinations world round has been included
here
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