"Phuket Island" Phuket by stiab3

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Phuket - May 2004

This was my birthday trip for 2004 - 2 weeks in Phuket. It was the trip of a lifetime. Scuba Diving, Canoeing in Phang Nga Bay, elephant trekking, good nightlife, friendly people. Everything is cheap - especially food. I would be surprised if I didn't go back there again. And there is still a lot more of Thailand that I haven't seen.

Pros and Cons

Pros:lovely people, cheap, lots to see and do
Cons:very touristy in parts
In a nutshell:Fantastic scubadiving and water activities

Last visit to Phuket: May 2004
Intro Written Jun 29, 2004
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Queens of Drag Nightlife (2)

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Songthaew Transportation (5)

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Tuk Tuk Tuk Transportation (5)

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Written Feb 26, 2005

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Comments (4)

cbuckley Feb 1, 2012 at 8:25 AM Report Abuse

Hi, I’m considering visiting Phuket myself this year. I noticed your comment that some parts are touristy, would you mind elaborating on what you mean by that? And what parts especially are touristy?
starship Aug 28, 2005 at 11:12 AM Report Abuse

Thailand is on my dream list for many reasons, not the least of which is elephants. At least their owners have a good reason to keep them & take good care of them hopefully!
beaniezotzim May 10, 2005 at 6:02 PM Report Abuse

nice page. THANKS for being honest about your feelings on the elephant ride, I felt the same way!
filipdebont Mar 26, 2005 at 3:12 AM Report Abuse

I fully agree, Phangna is just great. we also stopped in the floating restaurant to eat delisious sea food.