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Phuket

Phuket is Thailand's largest and most famous island, a tropical resort destination of world class beaches, extraordinary diving and snorkelling, an outstanding luxury hotel landscape, vibrant nightlife, excellent food and some of the most spectacular limestone island scenery in the world in nearby Phang Nga Bay. From Patong and Kata beaches to Phang Nga Bay, the Phi Phi Islands and the old town of Phuket, the island rewards those who explore beyond the resort areas.

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Elect's take

"Phuket has everything required of a world class tropical destination and the combination of outstanding hotels, beautiful beaches, spectacular island scenery and excellent food creates a destination that justifies its extraordinary popularity."

Phang Nga Bay with its dramatic limestone islands and emerald green water is one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in Asia. James Bond Island, featured in The Man with the Golden Gun, is the most famous but the entire bay rewards exploration by kayak or longtail boat. The beaches of the west coast, particularly Kata, Karon and Surin, provide some of the finest in Thailand. The old town of Phuket is a beautiful UNESCO recognised quarter of Sino-Portuguese architecture. The diving around the Similan Islands, accessible from Phuket, is considered among the finest in the world.

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How to get there

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Airports

Phuket (HKT)

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Rail

Surat Thani Railway Station, Thung Song Junction, Chumphon Railway Station

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Cruise ports

Phuket Port

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Phuket Airport is one of Thailand's busiest with direct routes from across Asia and Europe. The island is approximately 90 minutes from Krabi by road.