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An
island of contrasts, Phuket
has much to offer its
visitors. White sandy
beaches abound the west
coast and mangrove lined
shores, the east. A range
of hills runs down her
back from north to south,
dividing the island in
half. Waterfalls, especially
in the 'wet' season spill
into rock pools, scattered
down the slopes. In the
distance, islands rear
out of the Andaman Sea,
waiting to be explored.
As to entertainment, whether
it's water sports, horse
riding, jungle walking,
eating out, watching a
show, dancing, elephant
trekking, or playing golf,
whatever
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your
fancy, this island has
it all. Phuket and its
surrounding water's are
world renowned for their
spectacular beauty and
nature's artistic hand.
Phang Nga Bay to the northeast
of Phuket has been the
set of two 'James Bond
movies' as well as others.
Not forgetting the more
recent filming of 'The
Beach' on the islands
to the south of Phang
Nga.
For those who like to
splash around in the water,
one can go snorkelling
along one of shores of
the west coast or take
a dive trip to one of
the many islands lying
off shore. You charter
a yacht and spend your
days drifting from island
to island or go windsurfing.
Elephant trekking is a
new attraction on the
island. Due to a decrease
in the logging industry
throughout Thailand, many
of these animals have
been brought to Phuket.
What a wonderful way to
see the jungles of this
area, sitting atop one
of the largest creatures
that roam our planet,
away from the buzz of
cities and the office.
On arrival, it is evident
from the many plantations
one passes that farming
is still a source of income
on Phuket. Many of these
offer tours where one
can see how rubber is
tapped or coconuts harvested
or you can visit one of
the many orchid farms.
There is simply so much
to do. If planning a business
trip, rather than a holiday,
it may be advised to take
a few days leave at the
same time. You'll be well
pleased you did. Relax
around the hotel pool,
go out on the town or
wander around the temples…this
island has much to offer.
Climate
There are two season,rainy
season and the hot season.
Rain rarely lasts longer
than a few hours in the
tropics and the sun soon
shows itself again. Average
temperatures in Phuket
are between the 25 to
30 degree mark year round,
with it being slightly
cooler during the rainy
season. This is an island
for all season and there
is something to offer
the visitor, whatever
the weather.
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