Beach Vacation in Phuket
Description:
Phuket is truly an island paradise, surrounded on nearly all sides by miles of spectacular white sand beaches and towering palms. With reefs for snorkeling and diving, boating and lots of water sports to try, and delicious Thai cuisine to enjoy, this is the place to go for a beach vacation.
Author: JennyMM
Day 1 - Phuket
Mom Tri's is one of most luxurious exotic resorts you could dream up, with privacy, exceptional service, lovely gardens and grounds, and beautiful ocean views. You couldn't find better in Phuket... or many other places, for that matter. Head north from the resort today to see some of the beaches on the western coast of the island. Nai Yang and Nai Thon are on the long northern stretch of the island coast, and are less frequented by tourists. The sharp dropoff off the beach makes the water look less clear and inviting for people, but makes the area more inviting for sea turtles, which you can frequently spot here. Another long stretch of equally unvisited beach is Laem Sing and Kamala Beach, which are mainly visited by locals and are a good place for some relaxation in the sand and surf. If you would like to do some private snorkeling or diving, Kalim Beach is the place to go, since it's relatively unvisited and is a great spot for exploring the coral reefs there. Or, if you're new to snorkeling and/or diving, go out with an outfit like West Coast Divers, who are reputable and knowledgeable, and do both shorter and longer trips to some of the better reefs and islands in the area. When you start thinking about dinner, Sea Hag is easily one of the best restaurants in Phuket. It's small and simple, but you'll get served some of the most delicious Thai fish dishes here - fresh out of the water, and as spicy as you can handle.
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Nai Yang Beach
Location:
view in google mapsNai Yang Beach Road
Talang district
83140 Phuket, Thailand
Phone:
+66 26 94 12223
Nai Thon Beach
Location:
view in google mapsThalang District
83000 Phuket, Thailand
Phone:
+66 76 22 21776
Laem Sing Beach
Location:
view in google mapsNear Ban Lum Fuang
Kathu District
83120 Phuket, Thailand
Phone:
+66 76 22 21777
Kamala Beach
Location:
view in google mapsKamala Beach
Kathu district
83120 Phuket, Thailand
Phone:
+66 76 22 217711
Sea Hag Restaurant
Location:
view in google maps78-5 Soi Permong, Soi Wattana
Patong Beach
83150 Phuket, Thailand
Phone:
+66 76 34 1111Day 2 - Phuket
One of the best places to take a day trip from Phuket is Koh Hae, or "Coral Island", which is a small island quickly accessed by boat from Phuket and is largely uninhabited, other than a small fishing village. If you're looking for a quiet place to spend the day in and out of the water, and to find some good food from local vendors, this is the place to be. Take a walk down to Prom Thep Cape for a beautiful view of the ocean on your way north to stop at some of the beaches on the eastern coast. Just north of the cape is Rawai Beach, where you can see what life in Phuket is like away from tourism and modernity. The Chao Le people have retained many aspects of their historical culture, but have also moved to take advantage of the smaller numbers of visitors that come through here, so you can buy some interesting handicrafts on the beach here, too. You can also hire a boat nearby to pop over to Ko Kaeo, a quick 10 minute ride, to see some golden Buddha statues and get in some great diving or snorkeling on the remarkable reefs here. Keep going north at the end of the day to Ka Jok See, a little restaurant off the tourist track, and you won't regret it if you stop in to see what all the locals are going for. The food is good enough, but just wait until the dancing (and drinking) start! A delicious dinner and a great show in one.
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Coral Island
Location:
view in google mapsKoh Hae Island
Off the south shore of Phuket
Phuket, Thailand
Phone:
+66 2 694 12225
Ko Kaeo
Location:
view in google mapsSouth of Rawai Beach
Phuket, Thailand
Phone:
+66 76 22 2177 (Tourist Information)9
KAKS
Location:
view in google maps26 Takuapa Road
Phuket Town
83000 Phuket, Thailand
Phone:
+66 76 217 903Day 3 - Phuket
Head out for another snorkeling or diving trip today to a place such as Kata Beach, where there's lots of good reef spots, and also water sports equipment for rental, some good snack shops, and souvenirs. A couple more beaches for an afternoon swim or sandy relaxation time are Karon Beach, a relaxed bay where the pace is slow and local fishermen still cast their nets, or Patong Beach, which is a more touristy beach destination where you can enjoy the water but can also enjoy some more lively culture. Save room for dinner at Sam's, which may be housed in the Holiday Inn, but it also is the best steakhouse in Phuket. There are Thai dishes and other international cuisine, but it's all excellent.
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Kata Beach
Location:
view in google mapsKata Noi Road
83000 Phuket, Thailand
Phone:
+66 76 22 21777
Sam's Steaks & Grill
Location:
view in google maps52 Thaweewong Road
Holiday Inn Resort Hotel
83150 Phuket, Thailand
Phone:
+66 76 34 0608