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Phuket is one of the Island's most perfect destinations for honeymooners and people vacationing with family. Located about 860 km south of Bangkok and surrounded by the Indian Ocean and the Andaman Sea, Phuket is the largest island is Thailand. Sometimes acknowledged as 'the Pearl of the South' or 'the Pearl of the Andaman'. Phuket is an awe-inspiring destination, bestowed with stunning landscape comprising rocky as well as palm-fringed white sandy beaches, dazzling island-dotted seas, glorious coves and bays, lush forested area, amazing tall cliffs, wonderful waterfalls, and ancient shrines. The destination is also much favored for its splendid turn of the century buildings, reflecting Indo-Portuguese and Chinese architecture. Phuket is credited to be the only island in the country with provincial status, and is made up of three administrative regions: Mueang Phuket, located in the southern region of the island; Kathu District, which is the center of tourist activities in the destination; and Thalang, consisting of the northern area of Phuket. In short, Phuket has everything for everyone that want to travel Thailand. For instance, Phuket has some superb choices for golf freaks in the form of Banyan Tree Golf Club, Blue Canyon Country Club, Loch Palm Golf Club, and Phuket Country Club. Likewise, there are endless choices for leisurely travelers such as Phuket water-ski cableways, Phuket Fantasea providing incredible shows, and Simon Cabaret Shows. ATV offroading, go-karting, Horse Riding, Muay Thai boxing, bowling, Thai Dancing, and other activities that can be enjoyed in Phuket are bungee Jumping, Shooting Range, Thai cooking. |