https://phukettravel.com/ The independent guide to Phuket — every beach by character, where to stay, the Old Town, Big Buddha and viewpoints, and the best day trips to Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay and the Similan Islands. en https://phukettravel.com/best-phuket-tours/ https://phukettravel.com/best-phuket-tours/ Our ranked list of the best tours in Phuket: Phi Phi and Maya Bay, Phang Nga Bay canoeing, the Similan Islands, city sightseeing, ethical elephant sanctuaries, food tours, Muay Thai, shows and transfers — with ratings, prices and who each suits. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://phukettravel.com/getting-to-phuket/ https://phukettravel.com/getting-to-phuket/ How to get to Phuket and around the island: HKT airport transfers and journey times, the Phuket Smart Bus, songthaews, taxis, Grab and Bolt, tuk-tuks, car and scooter rental (licence and insurance warnings), piers and the bridge to the mainland. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://phukettravel.com/best-time-to-visit-phuket/ https://phukettravel.com/best-time-to-visit-phuket/ When to go to Phuket: the dry season (November–April), the south-west monsoon (May–October), month-by-month weather, red-flag surf, which day trips run when — Similan season, Maya Bay closure — prices and festivals. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://phukettravel.com/phuket-travel-guide/ https://phukettravel.com/phuket-travel-guide/ Everything you need to plan Phuket: beaches compared by character, the best things to do, Old Town and temples, nightlife, markets, elephants, Muay Thai, shows, festivals, money, safety, entry rules and 3-, 5- and 7-day itineraries. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://phukettravel.com/where-to-stay/ https://phukettravel.com/where-to-stay/ Where to stay in Phuket, beach by beach: Patong, Karon and Kata, Nai Harn and the south, Kamala and Surin, Bang Tao and Laguna, Nai Yang and Mai Khao, and the Old Town. Twenty well-reviewed hotels compared, with live rates on Trip.com. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT