Use Savings from Flights to Phuket to Visit Majestic Islands
One of Thailand's southern provinces comprising the
largest Thai island and 32 other islands, Phuket is located in the Andaman Sea
off the western coast of the country. This island destination was once among
the major routes of trade between China and India. The ship logs used by the
English, Portuguese, Dutch, and French traders in the past have made a mention
of this island. It is home to the enchanting Phuket mountain range, which
stretches to about 440 kilometres from the Kra Isthmus. The island also houses
Phuket International Airport, which handles about 6.5 million passengers in a
year.
Upon booking your flights
to Phuket several months in advance, you'll have greater savings for your
time spent on the island. The amount saved can be utilised to explore popular
attractions. Among them are the smaller islands located near the island of
Phuket. You can get to some of these islands with the help of speedboat
excursions and unwind in the midst of gorgeous natural surroundings and a
pleasing serenity. Phi Phi islands are extremely popular among tourists for
their awe-inspiring beauty and are made up of six islands. The largest and the
only inhabited island among them is Koh Phi Phi Don.
Another group of islands worth exploring from Phuket
is the Similans. They are part of a marine national park and are not inhabited,
which gives you the opportunity to enjoy an unspoilt environment. Ranked among
the world's best sites for diving, the Similan Islands can be visited by taking
a day trip or as a part of short stopovers during one of such trips. You can
find some ironwood and gum trees while exploring the Similans. They are also
home to a variety of birds and animals, including the dusky langurs and
crab-eating monkeys. You'll also enjoy some delightful moments while relaxing
on the white sand beach.
Located about 20 kilometres south of Phuket are two
islets known as Racha Islands. One of these islets is called Racha Noi and the
other one is Racha Yai. They are popular among tourists for their world-class
snorkelling and dive sites. Diving enthusiasts would be rewarded with some
fabulous sights of marine life underwater as the waters surrounding the islands
are home to some attractive varieties of fish. Racha Yai is where you can find
some options in stay and the islet is also home to a small population of
fishermen and farmers. If you wish to enjoy complete tranquillity, visit these
islands after 4 in the evening.
Between the coasts of Krabi and Phuket are the Koh Yao
Yai and Koh Yao Noi islands. It would take about 45 minutes to get to these
islands from Phuket in a local ferry and about 20 minutes if you take a
speedboat. Koh Yao Noi is more developed than Koh Yao Yai and presents some
excellent choices in hotels. One of the best aspects of these islands is that
they have not been massively developed. These islands also have a small
community of farmers and fishermen, who've preserved their ancestral traditions
even today.
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