Phuket, a rain forested, mountainous island in the Andaman Sea, has some of Thailand’s most popular beaches, mostly situated along the clear waters of the western shore. The island is home to many high-end seaside resorts, spas and restaurants.

Western Phuket - This region is what Phuket is known for the world over. There is a wide variety of beaches, some calm and some ruined by millions of visitors each year. Patong is one of the party capitals of Asia.

Southeastern Phuket - Slightly off-beat beaches that are worth the trip. Chalong Bay is the largest town that acts as a harbor for outgoing boats to Phi Phi Island and others south islands

Interior Phuket - Besides Phuket Town, the interior of Phuket is pretty much unvisited by foreign visitors. This fertile hilly expanse consists of mangrove forests, fishing villages, rubber and pineapple plantations, small Muslim communities and shrimp farms.

Phuket is hot and humid throughout the year. The hot season is generally considered to be from March to early May. During the summer monsoon season from May to October, mornings and afternoons are still sunny and clear, but it tends to rain in the evenings and water clarity goes down. Locals consider November to February the "cool" season, and the weather is quite tolerable, much more so than in the tourism centers around the Gulf coast