Published 12:14 IST, October 22nd 2019
Phuket Travel Tips: 4 things to remember before a Phuket getaway
Phuket travel tips: Phuket is an amazing destination for vacationing abroad. But vacations can be tough, so here are a few tips before you travel to Phuket.
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Phuket is one of most popular holiday destinations abro. But when travelling abro, re are a lot of things one has to consider such as budget, currency, packing, travelling, stay and more. It always helps to have tips that will make your travel and stay a little easier. So, here are a few tips that will come in handy when travelling to Phuket.
Things to kw before you travel to Phuket
Avoid Phuket in peak holiday season
Even though holidays create a perfect vibe for vacations, crowded locations can take fun away for some people. Phuket is t only a popular destination for its sunny beaches but it is also a central point for islands surrounding it. If you want to have a calm vacation in Phuket, avoid going re in peak holiday seasons such as New Year’s and Christmas.
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Visiting temples in Phuket
Being a Buddhist dominant place, re are a lot of temples with a heavy cultural background in Phuket. Located on a tropical island, people are often roaming around in bikinis and or tropical outfits but one cant just walk in a temple wearing those outfits. Make sure to carry scarfs and jackets with you when planning a tour to Phuket.
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Avoid getting scammed at bars
In Phuket, hotel staff usually challenge you to play games. How it works is y make you play some tricky games, if you win, hotel staff buys you drinks and if you lose, you have to buy m drinks. But staff drinks menu is usually really expensive.
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Shopping in Phuket
best places to shop in Phuket is local markets. But make sure you brush up your negotiation skills before you set a foot in markets. It is usually best if you go down a quarter of what y are saying.
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09:50 IST, October 22nd 2019