One of the best things we like to do at La Moet is to go shopping! That’s when we are not too busy organizing our Phuket snorkelling tours obviously. The island has shopping opportunities for everyone, whatever your budget.
Phuket Town is an area that can often get overlooked by tourists as they immerse themselves in the beaches, sea views, lively nightlife and wonderful food. However, it has a lot to offer and it would be a shame to come all this way and not spend at least a few hours there.
Choose to explore independently and it can be fun stumbling across a hidden Chinese shrine or crowded herb shop. If time is an issue or you don’t want to miss any of the best sights, then there’s always the option to book an organized tour. That way you can be sure to see all the interesting places.
Khao Lak is in Phang Nga province and not too far to travel for a short trip or weekend break with friends and family. An Andaman cruise will get you there in no time, or it just takes a few hour’s drive from Phuket. There are a number of beaches that stretch along its coastline with forested hills as a beautiful backdrop, and plenty of hotels, restaurants and accommodation available.
Phuket is a place that makes it easy to exercise, which is why thousands arrive here every week with good intentions to get fit, lose weight, train, detox, or even turn over a new leaf and change their lifestyle. Here are just some of the different ways to become fit and healthy on this tropical island, and all for free!
As we have been living in Phuket for quite a long time now we know all the best beaches on the island. There’s all different kinds of reasons someone might rate a beach as their favourite, generally it depends on what they like to do.
If I go to the beach I want to sunbathe under the trees and have a swim. Other people might want to sit in a restaurant and watch the waves. Some beaches in Phuket are better for snorkelling, kayaking, wind boarding, exercising, or Phuket boat trips. Here are some of our favourites.
Phuket has everything travellers need for a great holiday, stunning beaches, delicious spicy food, warm weather and the best views imaginable. One thing it is lacking however is a reliable and efficient transport system.
If you want to travel further than the area around your resort, then here are some tips on how to get around.
