Phuket, apart form Pattaya, in Thailand is another world class destination. This serene place is known for its beautiful beaches and blue sea. It is also one of the top ten diving destinations in the world. There are sight seeing options around Phuket, the main attraction being James Bond Island. This island has provided the perfect backdrop for many Hollywood as well as regional films. The popular Hollywood film, The Beach was shot here, though it failed to make a hit at the box office.
For many people Phuket is a paradise and they return to this place as they want to relax and delve in the fun. The people are warm and hospitable and apart from the delectable Thai cuisine you get to taste other types of cuisines as well. The markets are abuzz with people as you can expect to get some good deals for any commodities you buy. You can also carry Thai souvenirs for your loved ones back home. There are all budget hotels in Phuket and you will not be spending much time in finding a hotel of your choice. Do indulge in diving and other types of water activities as they surely will leave you spellbound.
The visuals of the breathtaking natural reefs will pleasantly surprise you. The whole region is isolated from pollution of the other cities and hence you can take in the fresh air at the beach day in and day out. You can also go for a short diving course and get a diver's certificate in return. And if you want to go to destinations via sea then do not forget to visit Similan Islands as well as Hin Muang and Hin Daeng. The boat rides to reach these beautiful spots don't cost much. And the water temperature is just perfect, hovering around 82 degrees. The marine life under the sea will leave you breathless. It is so exotic and peaceful that you will surely have a fantastic time.
In the sea, you also get to see the bigger fishes such as the manta rays and the whale sharks. The island destinations around Phuket make for wonderful one day trips. You can start early in the morning, enjoy your day at the island and then return home in the evening. The sea is safe and the water is calm. The sea is good for diving throughout the year. If you have a good taste for food then don't forget to visit the food stalls near the beach for piping non veg as well as veg food. For a few bahts you get to experience fantastic Thai cuisine. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags in your next vacation and head to Phuket. Who knows, you may have the best time of your life, even better than Leonardo De Caprio in the movie, The Beach.
Kunal Vahalia who stays in Mumbai, India has written hundreds of travel articles as his passion and has shared his experiences on article directories and online travel websites. He is a travel agent living in Mumbai and he specializes in doing Mumbai sightseeing tours. He offers many Mumbai tours such as full day Mumbai city tour, kanheri caves tour, elephant caves tour, half day Mumbai tour, etc.
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