Set in the Andaman Sea, off southern Thailand, Phuket is Thailands largest island and a popular honeymoon destination. Known across the world for the famous tropical resort, Patong Beach, Phuket is a beach lovers paradise offering over 9 beaches with plenty of sun, sand and surf. Phuket vacations are all about chilling on the beach and enjoying the sea waves splashing at your feet. Travel to Phuket is relatively cheap and convenient with various tour packages offering budget accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours and more. A trip to Phuket is incomplete without a go at the range of water sports facilities on offer. Holidays in Phuket can be enjoyed anytime of the year.

When to go:
Phuket Island lies in a tropical region and is therefore relatively hot all year round so Phuket weather ranges from 'WARM' to 'TOO HOT', but locals and long time residents (like us) will consider the weather to be 'Very cold' if temperature gets close to 20?C.
Coolest and supposedly best time to come to phuket is between December to March, with clear blue skies, turquoise calm seas and a nice permanent breeze. It's also the high and peak season so expect to pay a lot more for your hotel, especially during Christmas and New Year time.
Tricky subject as it is supposed to occurs roughly at the same time each year, but is as unpredictable as any weather in any country. June to August is a mix of rain and sun, usually very enjoyable. Few months are considered wetter than others, September, October and November are definitely the wettest months, but some year it can drag all the way to December. Despite some unlucky series of really rainy days, there is still plenty of sun with occasional showers.

Local Transport:
There are three main forms of public transportation offered on the island of Phuket: buses, tuk tuks, and motorbike taxis.The main style of bus in Phuket is called the Songtaew. These vehicles are easily identifies by their bright blue paint jobs and open aired seating areas. The Songtaews generally travel between Phuket town and most of the major beach areas. Although a fairly slow means of transportation, they are the least expensive of the transportation options (costing around 10 – 40 Baht). There are no designated stops for the songtaews, but the driver will stop if waved down on the side of the road.