Phrompthep Cape, Phuket

Advantages: It's got everything imaginable
Disadvantages: Not enough time to fit everything in

...Before I begin my op, I thought I had better mention that some of you reading this, may have already read my op on Bangkok, so I do apologise for covering some old ground, with the price, dates and weather etc. My husband and I went to Thailand in October 2001. We went on a two centre holiday, staying in Bangkok for 4 nights, and Phuket for 10. October is the end of the rainy season, so we had a bargain with the price, and as for the actual weather there, it was great. Yes we did have the occasional downpour, but they never lasted too long, and they certainly didn’t spoil our time there. The temperature was in the mid to high 80’s everyday, but it was very humid. (Thank goodness for air-con!). We booked our holiday with Thomas Cook Signature Holidays, for approximately £1500.00. This price included return flights... Read review

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Advantages: Stunning scenery, beautiful people, cheap prices and safe.
Disadvantages: Long flight

...Last spring my girlfriend and I were planning a holiday. We wanted a destination that offered excitement, cultural diversity, natural beauty and above all was affordable. All our aspirations were answered when we saw a return flight to Phuket from Frankfurt for 350 pounds with Royal Thai Airways. Thailand had always been on our wish list but the flight prices had always been slightly too high. So why so cheap now? Well the basic answer is because May, when we planned to go, is the start of the rainy season, and therefore also the tourist low season. So smitten with the idea of seeing Thailand for the first time we decided to risk the weather and went ahead and booked the holiday for 18 days from the 1st May. Before we left we tried to find out as much as possible about the state of accommodation and costs of living in Phuket... Read review

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Advantages: cheap, colouful
Disadvantages: bit sleazy, especially at night

...we spent two weeks in Phuket after visiting Bangkok and Chiang Mai. It was absolute paradise! We stayed in the Patong Merlin hotel which was so luxurious by European standards. I have to say that having travelled round the island that Patong would not be my choice for subsequent trips, there are much nicer resorts. However Patong has a lot to offer. The restaurants were varied and cheap. We ate dinner for the equivalent of £1 each! Many shops and street traders with a bewildering array of consumer goodies and of course fake designer stuff everywhere. Bargaining is expected and due to the language barrier this is done using calculators. Great fun and a wonderful holiday all round.... Read review

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