Phuket

Island in

Thailand

is the number one destination for tourists in Southeast Asia.

Phuket

is located in the southern part of

Thailand

, approximately 800 km south of Bangkok. Even though

Phuket

is an island, it is connected to the mainland by a 300m bridge, for easy access to the four million tourists that arrive every year.

Phuket

is the home to nearly 600

hotels

and resorts that are mainly located on the western part of the island. There's a large variety of accommodations in

Phuket

, from inexpensive guesthouses and bungalows, to

hotels

and luxurious resorts with large suites and private villas. Nearly half of the

hotels

and resorts in

Phuket

are located around

Patong

beach, by far the most commercial and populated beach on

Phuket

Patong

beach has nearly 300

hotels

and resorts most of them either on the beach or within a walking distance to the beach.

Patong

beach is one of the biggest and most beautiful beaches on

Phuket

, with its white sand and clear waters. Nighttime is famous in

Patong

beach; this is the only place in

Phuket

where the

hotels

and the city never sleep. Many restaurants, bars, discotheques and shows will keep most tourists out of their

hotel

room

s and onto the streets of

Phuket

. However

Phuket

Island can also be wild, secluded and mysterious like other islands in

Thailand

. Karon and Kata beaches are somewhere in between. Not nearly as commercial and constructed as

Patong

, these beaches offer a more quiet and relaxing atmosphere with large luxurious

hotels

and resorts and some quiet more affordable

hotels

. But for tourists looking for wilderness, quietness and a change of scenery, beaches on the North of

Phuket

like Bang Tao or Nai Yang or in the south of

Phuket

like Panwa, Nai Harn or Chalong are perfect for them. These beaches are the hidden treasure of

Phuket

Island. With just a few

hotels

and resorts so as not to spoil the wilderness of the environment, these beaches offer breathtaking views, gorgeous beaches and incredible sunsets.

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Imagine yourself walking on a long white beach of Karon where sand squeaks audibly as you step. Karon is the most up-scale of Phuket's beaches. Good selection of restaurants, cafes, and bars are at the north end, near the traffic circle and at the south end, on the little road connecting the back road with the beach road. The southern point has a fine coral reef stretching toward Kata and Pu Island.

Karon Beach is a popular place with families and only a few minutes drive to Patong for more action. Busy in high season and packed with deckchairs vendors selling coconuts and massages. Good shopping area beside the beach - ideal for gifts to take home.

Kata Beach is a broad and curving beach with white sand surrounded by lush green hills in the background. The area is ideal for those seeking a quieter beach area but with easy access to other beach resorts. Kata village has good shopping and numerous restaurants.

Surfing is excellent here in the rainy season - from July to October. Pu Island in the North, is a good snorkeling spot form November to May. Have Jet Ski for rent for those who love some action in the water. Windsurfing is also available. Else you can have fun taking a ride on the banana boat or you can try parasailing.