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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.
F or those who like to splash around in the water, one can go
snorkeling 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 a
source 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.
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