Phuket Island is one of the destinations that are often misunderstood. First of all, the island is 49 kilometres long, and as such, most people do not get to feel like they are on an island. The island is the largest in Thailand and is branded the pearl of the Andaman. Patong is the sin city of Phuket and has the busiest beach. The island has been able to incorporate the rich culture into its modern setting, making it an ideal destination for most tourists. There are quite a number of flights to the island.

There is so much that you can enjoy on the island like jet setting, spa sessions, relaxing sundowners, yacht rides and so much more. The white beaches, the sea, shopping malls and top-notch hotels will make the best attractions in Phuket. You might end up staying here longer that you had planned, due to the numerous exciting things that you can do.

Food and Drink

For most people who visit Phuket, they fall in love with the food and end up looking for Thai restaurants in their home countries. For others, the reputation of the mouth-watering Thai cuisines is the main attraction. If you are new to Thai food, here are some of the meals that you should try out during your visit:

• Koma Tom, which is boiled rice that has quality meat, an egg, and other tidbits. This is a common meal during breakfast in Thai.
• Dim Sum, which has its origin traced back to China. This is a great meal for breakfast similar to Chinese tapas. It will entail small bites of different local delicacies
• Roti and Mussaman curry is a Malay cuisine to a great extent. This will be served at a bowl of curry that is made with chicken, lamb or beef, depending on your preference and roti. Roti is unleavened bread made in India.
• Kanom Jeen is a popular dish in Thailand and is made from soft rice noodles. You can have it served with your choice of curries.

Attractions

Phuket has so much to offer to all that come to the island. Here are some of the attractions that you should consider while on the island:

• Big Buddha
• Laem Phromthep
• Chalong Bay Rum
• Khao Phra Thaew Royal Wildlife & Forest Reserve
• Phuket Gibbon Rehabilitation Project
• Thalang National Museum
• Sirinat National Park
• Wat Chalong
• Wat Phra Thong 

Weather and Climate

Generally, Phuket is warm around the year with the temperatures ranging from 25°C to 34°C. There are two main seasons on the island, rainy and dry. March is the hottest month in Phuket, with average temperatures of 29°C, while January is the coldest month, with temperatures of 27°C. The most sunshine hours are experienced in April, where there are 9 daily sunshine hours. September records average rainfall of 400mm, making it the wettest month.