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Phuket

Easily the largest resort in Thailand, this tropical island in the Andaman Sea offers something for everyone, reached in just over one hour by domestic flight, or train & bus via Surat Thani.

Seasons: June - September can be grey and cloudy with rough seas.

Patong Beach offers nightlife similar to Pattaya, shopping and restaurants.  On Patong Beach we recommend the Impiana Phuket Cabana set on the beach or the Novotel Phuket Resort set on a cliff top at the end of the beach boasting superb views and glorious sunsets.

For first class there is the Burasari Patong Resort .   In between Patong and Karon Beach you will find the deluxe Le Meridien set in its own secluded cove.

Karon Beach offers a selection of shops and restaurants in a more family atmosphere and our recommendation is the splendid Centara Villas or the delightful Woraburi Resort .  There are several hotels along quieter Kata Beach but we suggest the low rise Kata Thani set on its own sandy beach or Mon Tri's Boathouse .

In between Karon and Kata Beach is one of Phuket's few charming traditional hotels, Marina Phuket Resort where you will find clusters of superior wooden Thai style bungalows set in landscaped grounds on a private headland.

Along Bang Tao Bay is a collection of superior and deluxe resorts separated by landscaped lagoons and gardens.  A shuttle service operates between the hotels enabling diners to sample different restaurants and cuisines.  We recommend either the superior Dusit Laguna Resort, the Laguna Beach Club, or the superb Banyan Tree where you can choose a luxury Thai style villa set in a private walled garden, some of which have a private pool too!

For that romantic honeymoon experience we recommend The Chedi, which is a collection of superior wooden Thai style bungalows set on a hillside under soaring palms on secluded white sandy Surin Bay or the Sala Phuket Resort on Mai Khao Beach

There is plenty to see and do around Phuket, so we suggest hiring a car or jeep to explore the island, venture into Phuket town, or even onto the mainland around as far as Krabi or Trang?  To witness the stunning marine scenery there are day trips out to Phi Phi, Similan or Surin islands.   There are also several cruises which sail around these islands too.   Accommodation is available on Phi Phi Island for those who simply wish to soak up the fabulous scenery, go diving or snorkelling, and we recommend Holiday Inn Phi Phi Island Hotel .

For the more adventurous, a jungle safari into Khao Sok National Park to stay at the Tree Tops Jungle Safari Resort or Elephant Hills is available from Phuket or Surat Thani.  Across the other side of Phang Nga Bay from Phuket at Krabi is Rayavadee Resort, one of Thailand's other traditional deluxe hotels, located in a secluded private cove.

Khao Sok National Park Itinerary

Jungle Safari

Day 01: Phuket / Khao Sok National Park / Tree Tops
Transfer from your Phuket hotel or airport by air-conditioned bus to Tham Waram and into the  park for overnight in your tree house.  After lunch enjoy an easy trek in the surrounding area  visiting small caves and a village temple or try your hand at lorry tubing down the Klong Sok  River.

Day 02:Tree Tops / Raja Phraba Lake / Raft House
Awakened by the sound of the hornbill, after breakfast transfer to the shores of Raja Phraba  Lake for a 3 hour boat trip to the Raft House for overnight. After lunch take a hike to view the  panoramic vista of the lake and its limestone mountains. After dinner take an evening walk to  observe the nocturnal wildlife.

Day 03: Raft House / Raja Phraba Lake / Tree Tops
After breakfast take a further trek with your guide into the jungle to learn more of the flora &  fauna, including a canoe visit into various caves. After lunch return by boat across the lake back to Tree Tops for dinner and overnight. (Alternatively proceed directly back to Phuket or Surat Thani)

Day 04: Tree Tops / Phuket / Surat Thani
After breakfast a morning canoe trip around the islands and swimming. Following lunch transfer  by air-conditioned bus back to your hotel in Phuket or airport or Surat Thani for ferry to Koh Samui.

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