The Botanic Garden in Chalong offers a different view of Phuket tourist places, far removed from the bars and clubs, busy beaches and bustling markets. The gardens are open to the public and sure to be of interest to anyone with a love of plants and flowers. Take your time when visiting as the gardens cover 15-rai of land and the displays are remarkable.
Lots of visitors like to play sport, try a new activity or keep up with their exercise schedule, even whilst on holiday. There’s plenty to do in Phuket to keep moving, anything from Muay Thai and yoga, to running, swimming and cycling to name just a few.
Thailand is acknowledged as one of the most open-minded countries in Asia regarding homosexuality. Thais are private people, and similarly don’t generally interfere or judge how others live. As the Thais are fond of saying, “It’s up to you.”
In Phuket, we only really have 2 seasons. They’re called by a variety of names – the dry season and the wet season, the hot season and the rainy season or monsoon season, and the high season and low season.
Phuket is a great destination for anyone eager to get fit as it offers heaps of activities and sports, along with meditation and health treatments. Whether your thing is running, swimming, cycling, MMA, yoga or lifting weights, then you can do it here on our beautiful island.
The last thing anyone wants when on holiday is to get ill. However, this can easily happen in Asian countries as the food is different, the weather hot and the water unsafe to drink.
Here are a few pointers to make sure you stay healthy and can enjoy your stay in Phuket.
