Unwind On Gorgeous Beaches with Cheap Holidays to Phuket

The largest Thai island, Phuket is among the southern provinces of the country and an attractive beach destination with white-sand beaches set against the backdrop of lush green palms. Phuket is also well-known for its majestic Buddhist temples that are the finest examples of the region’s rich culture and traditions. You can find a range of exciting choices in partying and dining during your time spent on this enchanting island of Thailand. Upon hiring a speedboat, you can also go island-hopping to some of the fascinating islands that surround Phuket.

From the month of November to February, the island experiences a cool season after the rains. Your Phuket holidays during this time of the year would be extremely pleasant, as you can indulge in sightseeing, relaxation on its beaches, and other outdoor activities. The hottest time of the year in this island destination of Thailand is the period from March to mid-May, but it is always pleasant for tourists as the temperatures stay in the mid-30s. Monsoon arrives on this island in May and stays until October. This is the time when you can enjoy some attractive discounts on the room rates of hotels as most of the tourists avoid visiting the island in this season owing to heavy rains.

Among the places of interest on the island is the Phuket town, which is situated on its south-eastern coast. Your cheap holidays to Phuket would be worth cherishing with a visit to this town, which features some excellent mansions that have been designed with an architecture influenced by the Chinese and Portuguese styles. The old town allows you to explore its shrines and temples. You can taste some mouth-watering varieties of street food while taking a stroll through the Sunday Walking Street Market. Other attractions in this part of the island are an interactive 3D art gallery and Phuket Trickeye Museum.

Your cheap holidays to Phuket would not be considered complete without visiting the island’s gorgeous beaches. Among them is the Patong Beach, which is a long stretch of white sands thronged by tourists. While you may not be able to enjoy some serenity on this beach, it can be a great place for people-watching. The beach was considered the most serene and beautiful on the island, but a surge in tourism and developmental activities transformed it into a bustling hub of tourists. The resorts, shopping areas, and other offerings located close to the beach would surely keep you entertained.

More peaceful than Patong is the Kata Beach, which has fewer hawkers, lush green hillsides, and some good spots for snorkelling. You’ll savour the time spent on this white-sand beach set against the backdrop of swaying palms and casuarinas. Kata is divided into two areas, namely the Kata South and the Kata Centre. There are some beachfront stalls as well as bigger restaurants within a short walking distance from this beach, where you can have delicious snacks and soothing drinks. Located nearby is the Kata Noi Beach, which offers a quieter shoreline to spend some quiet moments.

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