Phuket is Thailand's largest island lounging on the Indian Ocean well below the latitudes of destructive tropical storms. Phuket's balmy tropical climate is tempered by cool NE breezes from November to March, and by fresh on shore winds in the summer months. Enchanted with magnificent coves and bays, palm fringed powdery white beaches, crystal clear seas with picturesque landscapes, sincere and hospitable people, diverse accommodations, superb seafood, waterfalls, parks, and island getaways, Phuket's elements have created a captivating ambiance perfectly suited for total relaxation. Economy-class hotels are countless throughout Phuket islands, while first-class resort hotels with spectacular views, provide the tourist who desires a 5 star package the perfect luxury accommodation. Littered across Phuket's most popular beaches and into the coastal hills, perch cabin and bungalow complexes, and other "native-style" housing built of bamboo, rattan and nipa palm thatch, offering cosy and relatively inexpensive accommodation. Secluded caves lie hidden among densely forested cliffs tumbling into white beaches. Tailored towards every age group, the tourist mecca of Phuket provides the visitor with an island of charisma and character, as a truly unique destination.
