What you need to know before embarking on a phuket travel trip. We have gathered a few tips that we hope can make a difference to your holiday. There is a lot to know to avoid uneccesary problems, so read on to gather as much information to make your holiday a memorable one.
Book your hotel in advance to obtained the best rates and avoid the inconvenience of arrival without knowing which hotel to settle down. There are many hotels in Phuket so you are spoilt with choices. Most importantly, select the location which is most convenient to your place of visit. Example, if you want the excitement during daytime and night time, try staying in Patong. Or if you prefer the serenity and peace, try Mai Khao Beach. Something in between good for family? Karon, Kata or Krabi.
Next, you will need good communication tool, SIM cards are a necessity there like everywhere else to stay connected. You can get a SIM card at 80 Baht at the airport, or in case you missed it, you can get it any convenience stores around Phuket. 7 Eleven are quite popular around Phuket and you can find one everywhere you go.
Renting a motor vehicle at the airport is also important. If you intend to travel with a group of people. However, the availability of car rentals could be quite scarce during peak seasons. So it will be good to book in advance. Then you have to make sure of accessing your mobile phone for any map mobile app, example, waze or google map. This is important to avoid getting lost. You can also rent a GPS at the airport. Alternatively, you can ride on a taxi to travel around Phuket. The taxis there have the reputation of always forgetting to turn on their trip meter and the problem of overcharging always happen. Watch the meter and make sure it doesnt suddenly jump on the digits. Try to agree on the traveling rate before you hop on and always try to bargain for a good price.
