Phuket, an island in the south of Thailand, is one of Asia’s most popular beach destinations and there is little surprise when you see the stunning scenery and warm blue seas. This is a place where you can both relax and party – the choice is yours.

There are lots of things to do in Phuket such indulge yourself in all the water sports that are available, play golf on one of the fabulous courses or simply take in the sights and sounds of Phuket City where you will find old buildings and busy markets. When the night falls, there is still plenty to do in the main resort town of Patong where you will find numerous bars, nightclubs and discos.

Like pretty much every other city in Thailand, Phuket has hundreds of temples and Buddha images that can really add a cultural element to your break. Phuket is surrounded by lots of other smaller islands with the most notable ones probably being Koh Phi Phi and of course, James Bond Island that featured in the film ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’.

In Phuket you take things as slow or as fast as you want. Many of the fantastic beaches are home to high end resorts which people choose as a relaxing get away and then you have you hostels and boarding houses at the other end of the scale. Restaurants are plentiful and cater of every taste, with naturally seafood being a popular choice. You can visit exclusive restaurants or visit street vendors for a more authentic experience – everything that you could want in terms of food is available.

When it comes to getting around, Phuket has Songthaews, tuk tuks and taxis so nothing is ever a problem. When visiting other islands you can take a long-tailed boat or a speedboat depending on your budget and your arrangements.