Phuket travel information for Phuket Accommodation : Phuket hotels

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.

Whether coming here on business or a holiday, accommodation and entertainment are both reasonably priced and varied. From hotels to resorts to bungalows, whatever your ‘pocket’; the tourist will find somewhere to stay.

As to entertainment, whether it’s water sports, horse riding, jungle walking, eating out, watching a show, dancing, elephant trekking, or playing golf, whatever your fancy, this island has it all. Some hotels offer ‘in-house’ entertainment that include the above as well as their own gymnasiums, saunas and the like.

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 asource 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.