been there twice and it's still a pleasurable place to visit. a CHEAP vacation and a chance to shout out that you've been OVERSEAS.
would be ideal if you could travel in a group of 4 - 5 during non-peak season (desperate to make a living and you will have the negotiation power). if there is a fair bit of site seeing and a need for a car, rent one at the airport. always negotiate for the best price and as low as possible. toyota corolla (older version) costs about rm70 a day. as for the accommodation, would advise you to either study the reviews and book online or take the risk to hunt and book upon arrival (request to view first) and then negotiate the rates further.
what are the attractions? will highlight a few only ....
ACCOMODATION : for a high-end escape, check out bayan tree phuket. a place which offers seclusion, luxury and romance. 30 minutes away from patong beach. worth staying in one of their villas. rm1000++ per night for it's deluxe villa. the bathtub is awesome! i can't seem to upload my video. takes forever to do so. so please do spare some time to check out their official website at http://www.banyantree.com/en/phuket/index.html .
FOOD : yummy yummy authentic green curry, tom yam soup, pandan chicken, seafood, otak-otak, beef noodle, mango sticky rice, banana pancake, BK's pork burger, local bbq cuisine and lots more. this particular place, phuket thai village, offers a nice scenery while eating.
ACCOMODATION : for a high-end escape, check out bayan tree phuket. a place which offers seclusion, luxury and romance. 30 minutes away from patong beach. worth staying in one of their villas. rm1000++ per night for it's deluxe villa. the bathtub is awesome! i can't seem to upload my video. takes forever to do so. so please do spare some time to check out their official website at http://www.banyantree.com/en/phuket/index.html .
FOOD : yummy yummy authentic green curry, tom yam soup, pandan chicken, seafood, otak-otak, beef noodle, mango sticky rice, banana pancake, BK's pork burger, local bbq cuisine and lots more. this particular place, phuket thai village, offers a nice scenery while eating.
ENTERTAINMENT : lots of pub along the street of patong beach. take your pick. be amused by the she-man dressed in their skimpy clothing.
SHOPPING : unlike bangkok, nothing much to buy except beachwear and handicraft. slash their offer price by a further reduction of 40 - 50%. again, recommended to shop along patong beach.
OTHER ACTIVITIES : you have the temples, crocodile farm (*real crocodiles literally), buggy ride, bungee jump, shooting range club, beaches, water ski, massage parlors, island hoping, henna tattoos, hair braids (famous cornrows) and maybe more .... yet to explore .... enjoy!