Phuket Island is popular among Russian tourists. A few years ago, this direction was considered one of the expensive and prestigious, now it has become more massive and affordable. Compared to Pattay, there is a cleaner sea, beautiful beaches, a large number of high-level hotels. True, prices for vouchers are still 10-15% higher in comparison with the mainland. But, if you wish, you can find not expensive apartments.
Phuket fly direct flights, but not from all cities in Russia. Carries out the flight of the airline Transaero. By time, the path will be about 8 hours.
In addition to the direct flight, to Phuket can be reached with a transfer through Bangkok. Flying inside the country will take 2 hours. Usually, if you fly to Phuket through the capital, then take a combined tour. Stay for a couple of days in Bangkok, attend several excursions to see the city. And then, already follow the phuket.
Who chooses Phuket for rest?
Absolutely all categories of tourists. Here you can meet the companies of young parties, and newlyweds, and families with children of different ages, and the elderly holidaymakers. Phuket like everyone. Beautiful nature, clean beaches with fluffy sand, it attracts tourists. The national group is different, but Russians are resting here. Russian speech is heard constantly, the Thais themselves working in the service sector begin to slowly speak our native language. But it is still not very good, however, you can understand.
What to do resting on Phuket?
First of all, this bathing in the Andaman Sea. The underwater world is very rich, many beautiful exotic fish, corals, mysterious caves, so here are the wonderful conditions for diving.
Also, for tourists there are places for diving to sunken ships. But for such an adventure, you need to be an experienced diver.
What to do novice and those who have never immersed? Phuket has about 10 special schools for divers, where you can easily register for training. During the holiday, and this is usually 14 days, you will not master all the basics of dives, but small experience and knowledge will accurately get.
Phuket rides a large number of lovers ride on the waves. The best time for this from April to the end of October.
Also, if the men's half balls from lying on the beach, you can go snoker fishing. There are specialized centers that are leaseing equipment for hunting. Those who want to rinse their nerves, can try to hunt such predatory fish as sharks and barracudes.
Phuket, as you can see, is suitable not only for calm tourists, but also for lovers of outdoor activities. On land, you can make a rafting on the mountain river, to climb the caves, to see the stalactites and stalagmites with our own eyes.
The nightlife of Phuket of Yarya Tusovers will not disappoint. Patong Bay with the onset of darkness turns into the streets of the festivities, from about all the rhythmic subsystems of DJs are heard. Laughter and voices of people are heard everywhere. A lot of sparkling signs and lights that call to go inside.
For those who are not interested in similar entertainment, and you need a comfortable relaxing stay, Phuket offers many hotels like Luxury, providing high service and all sorts of SPA programs: wraps, massages, etc. But such services will cost expensive, as well as accommodation in such hotels.
Hotel Le Meridian 5 *
On Phuket there are several bays different from each other: Patong, Kata, Karon, Bang Tao, Kamala. Their difference is in the type of recreation, Bang Tao is focused on rich tourists, Patong on those who want to stop cheaper, and with the onset of darkness to go to dance until the morning. Bay of Kata and Karon are more suitable for a quiet type of recreation, such as families with children.
Similan Islands, where big turtles live.
Lovers of historical excursions here may be not interested. The entire excursion program is more entertaining, this is a visit to the nearby Islands: Phi Phi, James Bond Island, Similan Islands. Kao Varnish National Park, Zoo, Rafting, Elephants, Fantasy Show. Here are the main.