Phuket Top Tips

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Im going to phuket

Looking for some must see things? Patong market, temple's?

Does anyone know a rough price guide for taxis. I'm a little out the way and I don't want to get bummed by the cost of taxis.

Say a 20km trip?

Any other things I need to know?

Edited by sc0tt on Wednesday 3rd December 15:15

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Stevanos said:

It is overrun with obese Russians. If you must go, try one of the quieter areas to the north of the island, but even there Vladimir the cake eater will be there.

Really helpful...

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I loved it so much I am going back again new years day for 2 weeks.

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popeyewhite said:

OOI who did you fly with with? We went Etihad to AD then BKK a few weeks ago and the flight was very cramped, service poor.

Flying with thomson so straight there on the dreamliner.

I have extra legroom but a not hoping for much.

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Berw said:

Good, as I say Phuket is what you make it, if you want seedy you can find it easy, but you can avoid it and have a good time, Look at going further S and East, beyond Krabbie and down to Trang is nice but you need to drive, you wont see a European.

I absolutely loved it last time.

A good mixture of being able to relax on the beach for a few days and the right amount of culture.

I have booked a scooter for a week and a few tours with the same chap I used last time.

Staying here - http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g297930-...

Its all inclusive but I find it more handy for the odd beer and meal here and there. To be honest I could't have done it much cheaper if I purchased separate so this suits us nicely.

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popeyewhite said:

sc0tt said:

Flying with thomson so straight there on the dreamliner.

I have extra legroom but a not hoping for much.

Good luck. I'm sure you'll get more than we had, it was ridiculous. Staff didn't insist on upright seats for meals and when people complained there was no room for their food tray just shrugged their shoulders!

Just called - got bulkhead seats.

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I was just looking for more travel tips and stumbled on my own thread.

Blimey, I loved it so much I am going back again for the third time, 8th December.

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I'm going in premium club so decent enough.

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popeyewhite said:

What was the airline seating like?

First time I went club it was great, 2nd time with the bulkhead seats I technically had more room but not as great a service.

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popeyewhite said:

sc0tt said:

popeyewhite said:

What was the airline seating like?

First time I went club it was great, 2nd time with the bulkhead seats I technically had more room but not as great a service.

OK thanks. Glad you had a good trip.

No probs. Are you going?

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TUI fly on a friday direct from Gatwick to Phuket.

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esxste said:

I'm going thailand late december... I'll have a read through of this thread, but any update tips based on your experiences?


I'm flying emirates from gatwick

Lots.

http://www.phuket.com/
www.phuket101.net

Do a boat trip to phang nga, James Bond island. Phi Phi Islands. All worth visiting but crowded with tourists.

Visit the temples, Big bhudda. You can try moto cross if that is your thing there too. Night Markets in phuket old town on a saturday/Sunday.

Cars can be had for about £30 for the day with a guide.

If you can, charter a helicopter. The most amazing thing I have ever done.

Where are you planning on staying.

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Yex 450 said:

Expand on this please Scott, will be in Phuket in February

Nice Ian. Where are you staying?

We had the helicopter to ourselves.

www.skydance.aero

I will post some pictures up later if you are interested, It was by far one of the most breathtaking things I have seen on my travels and an absolute must do.

http://www.skydance.aero/Thailand-Helicopter-Tours...

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And buy the mozzie repellent whilst you are there.

I'll get some pics of my travels up this evening.

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esxste said:

WestyCarl said:

Timely thread.....

We're (wife plus 14 & 11yr old) visiting Phucket + Khaolak in April next year for the 1st time, one week in each with 2 days in Khao Sok National park trekking rafting, etc.

All other trips we're planning to book when there, apparently there's more choice and it's cheaper. Any good suggestions for trips / days out? (diving is also on the agenda)

I'm now looking at Khao Sok tours... they look awesome!

I've just emailed the missus to see if she fancies a night there.

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esxste said:

I just booked a hotel there 26-28th dec... a couple nights there seems fun Only £70 for 2 nights with breakfast. Looks so nice

Now to book up some tours

Which hotel did you choose?

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Better late than never.

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He was a youngish chinese bloke.