Phuket Things to Do Tips by faridah

We were picked up from the hotel at about 12pm and had quite a long 1-11/2 hour coach ride to Suwankuha Temple(Monkey Cave), our first stop.

We did not really enjoy the place as there were lots of wild monkeys always following us around to try to get food or grab food fom you.

Next we had the long boat ride to see the 32 sea mountains of Phang nga bay. These mountains are really magnificent and awesome. Beautiful!

Then we stop at the amazing James Bond Island. The mountains and rock formations are incridible.A must see to really see the beautiful unspoilt side of Phuket which Phuket town and Patong are not able to offer.

Then we were taken to Panyee Island or the floating fishing village. This is a muslim village so the first thing we did was tucked in for late lunch. The whole village is build on water and its quite an experience! Wish I had more time to explore the place.

I managed to get good bargains on some materials and bracelets here. Bargaining is a must. Always lower 1/2 or better 3/4 of the price quoted, walk away and you will get the price you want.

Price for this trip: 700 baht adults
500 baht kids
Got a discount for 2 kids-free.

Definitely a must go!

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Hair braiding is definitely something you have to try.

You can find lots of ladies at the beach area who can do this for you. Settle on a good price and they will do it for you in 30 mins. I got my hair done for 400 baht, could have got it for less but I was not really in a mood to bargain further. I think thats how long they took to do my thick and difficult hair.

It was fun and definitely a new experience. : ) You get to choose 3 different colour beads. These ladies are real expert and they did a fine job.
Wish I could post the pics but old me is still using SLR, will definitely use my husband digi for next trip.

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Address: Patong Beach

On the 4th day we decide to visit Coral Island.

The whole day trip, which is not really a whole day, just 9am -2/3pm(depending on the tide) costs 650 baht for adults and 500 for kids.

Tour includes:
transfer by minivan
speed boat
lunch
mask,snorkel and life jacket
beach chair

We were picked up from our hotel at about 9am to Chalong Bay. There we took our speed boat.
Just before you take your boat a man will be snapping your pictures, so be prepared to part with 100 baht for each picture cos your pic will be framed in a nice plate at the end of the trip. Its hard not to buy cos it looks so nice. They did the same thing for our James Bond island tour. So we have like 4 souvenior plates now.

The ride on the boat was bumpy as the water was choppy and we were told that the water is not so clear as the weather has not been so good. Luckily for us it did not rain, as it did the day before.
The island was nice and the sand was soft and white, water was not crystal clear but much better than Patong of course.
Its advisable to bring bread for the fishes. You can get them to come closer to you, that was nice.
Lunch was served at 12, al fresco, by the beach-cool. I expected some packed lunch thrown in but it was a wonderful servings of fried rice,fried chicken, soup, fried squids, sweet and sour fish, mixed vegetables and fresh fruits!! You have to buy your own soft drinks at 77 baht or 40baht for a coconut drink.
After that it was more swimming, snorkelling and sand playing for the kids.

This is a nice place to go to if you cant go to Phi Phi island. Definitely a must.

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Address: Coral island Resort