5.5 Phuket Tips

• Phuket has a wide variety of accommodation in both lively and quiet areas.
• There is a huge range of shopping options, from large shopping centres to local street markets.
• Twin Phuket with luxury accommodation on the islands of Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Koh Racha or Koh Yao Noi.
• Combine Phuket with nearby Krabi to ring the changes on a fortnight’s break.
• Catch the various wince-inducing fire-walking and piercing rituals of September/October’s Vegetarian Festival.
• Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates Airlines offer flights to Phuket via the Middle East with short connections (14 – 16 hours).
• There are plenty of money exchange spots throughout Patong, Kata and Karon that will offer you the best exchange rates.
• Bear in mind, usual transfer time is approximately one hour from airport to Patong Hotel.

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