For golfers from around the world, Phuket is probably the nicest place of all for hitting a golf ball.
Thailand has plenty of good golf courses, however only in Phuket is it possible to enjoy first class golf, plus hotels in all categories, beautiful beaches and coral reefs, in case you like to diving too and last but not least, excellent food and a varied nightlife.
Many people visit Phuket to enjoy the sun, sand and beach and in addition, golfers find excellent golf courses. The number of courses on the island is growing and they are well maintained and constantly upgraded with facilities to cater all your needs. And most important – you will always find a smile.
Caddies, who are all women, are obligatory on Phuket Island’s golf courses. They add a sense of fun to every round of golf. A birdie, and your caddy will smile - miss a putt and your caddie will mourn. They know the courses and have good knowledge of the game. The golf is good everywhere.
These are all reasons that I started myself 2 years ago. Now I spend as much time on a course as possible.
Phuket Golf courses:
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Diving Phuket
Phuket Island offers good dive sites and plenty of none diving activities and you also find a wide range of excellent hotels in Phuket. The reefs around Phuket are mainly healthy and suitable for all kind of experience levels. Underwater you find colorful soft corals, hard corals and an abundance of marine life.
Phuket is also a popular departure point for Liveaboard trips to Similan Islands and Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar.
The most popular Phuket diving sites around are Racha Yai, Racha Noi, Shark Point, Koh Doc Mai, King Cruiser Wreck and Phi Phi Island.
Phuket Diving Season
You can visit all Phuket dive sites all year round. The best conditions you find from November through April. From May to October the south-west monsoon winds bring surface swells, which make the boat trips to Phukets dive sites sometimes a bit choppy. May, September and October also brings normally a lot of rain.
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Info about available diving day trips and dive packages you find here: Phuket Scuba Diving
Phuket is also a popular departure point for Liveaboard trips to Similan Islands and Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar.The most popular Phuket diving sites around are Racha Yai, Racha Noi, Shark Point, Koh Doc Mai, King Cruiser Wreck and Phi Phi Island.
Phuket Diving Season
You can visit all Phuket dive sites all year round. The best conditions you find from November through April. From May to October the south-west monsoon winds bring surface swells, which make the boat trips to Phukets dive sites sometimes a bit choppy. May, September and October also brings normally a lot of rain.
Follow the link for more Information about Phuket
Info about available diving day trips and dive packages you find here: Phuket Scuba Diving
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Thailand Bike Tours
You can flying from one destination to another, take an over night bus or trains to get from one location to the next. As an eco friendly alternative, if you truly want to experience Thailand, than you have come to visit and meet the local Thai people and see sights most tourists in Asia never see. To get off the beaten track the best way in our opinion to do so, is on two wheels, by bike.
Amazing Bike Tours offers experienced guides for a cycling tour in Thailand’s Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga provinces and will allow you to immerse yourself in the culture, eat with the locals, experience nature and wildlife and witness some spectacular breath taking scenery. Their Thailand cycling tours will open your ears, your eyes and provide you with an amazing, unforgettable experience.Whether you join a group biking tour in Thailand, book a private bike tour in Asia or ask us to arrange a family cycling trip in Phuket the team at Amazing Bike Tours always goes that extra step or pedal to ensure your biking experience of South East Asia is unique and inspiring.
Amazing Bike Tours are more than just cycling; they include other activities which vary depending on which bike tour you chose. The Koh Yao Expedition cycling tour includes a boat trip to some magnificent islands in Phang Nga Bay. The bikers joining the Khao Sok & Cheow Lan Lake Adventure cycling tour will also have the opportunity to explore the spectacular Cheow Lan Lake by canoe. The cyclists joining the Krabi Explorer bike tour can hike to a Buddhist monument perched on a mountain top as well as enjoy some of Thailand’s beautiful beaches.For more details about Amazing Bike tours such as schedules and prices just drop us a line - Easydaythailand@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Immersioni Thailandia
Parlando di Thailandia non puo trascurare la parte della vacanza che riguarda le immersioni. Infatti il diving in Thailadia merita la sua posizione nella top ten mondiale per siti di immersione.
L'acqua calda, tra 27 e 30 gradi, visibilit? fin oltre venti metri, condizioni facili e ottimamente organizzazione. Il corallo ben conservato e una gra quantita di pesci dai piccolo Neo agli squali balena.
I siti principali e migliori sono alle Isole Similan (aperte da Novembre a fine Aprile) e l'arcipelago delle Phi Phi entrambe accessibili da Phuket.
Le immersioni si fanno sia in giornata, con programmi di due o tre immersioni, sia con pernottamenti (due giorni e una notte) che includono la sistemazione in hotel o a bordo.
Inoltre da Phuket partono e fanno base le operazioni per le crociere diving alle Isole Similan.
L’arcipelago (nove Isole) e’ una area protetta cosi come quella di Koh Bon e Koh Tachai e poi Surin e Richelieu Rock.
Sono Parchi Nazionali aperti da Novembre a fine Aprile. Le immersioni si fanno con crociere diving (Liveaboard), e servono almeno quattro giorni e quattro notti per visitare sia le Similan che Richelieu Rock.
Il periodo migliore per le immersioni va da febbraio a fine arpile durante la stagione asciutta e fresca (Novembre - Aprile) le immersion sono sempre di nuon livello, facile e frequenti gli incontri con Manta e Squali Balena, ottima la vita di barriera e la conservazione dei coralli.
Un altra zona conusicta per le immersioni e’ il Golfo di Thailadia, la zona di Koh Samui con Koh Tao e il pinnacolo di Chumpon. Meno attraenti i coralli ma sempre possible incontrare squali balena. Inoltre questa parte offre un atmosfera piu semplice di Phuket, sopratutto Koh Tao, molto raccolta con la sua vita da isola tropicale. Le immersioni si fanno in giornata con motoscafi (un po piu cari) per I siti piu lontani. Anche qui le condizioni sono ottime, acqua sempre calda, poca correntee buona organizzazione.
Scoperta negli ultimi anni poi Koh Lipe sul confime a sud con la Malesia, qualche sacificio in piu per raggiungere l’Isola (da Krabi a Satun poi il traghetto), ma ilsacrificio vale. Vita tranquilla e semplice, buoni i servizi. Le immersioni non offrono molto ma lo spettacolo sopra il pelo dell’acqua con isole coperte di vegetazione e cicondate da spiagge deserte e’ davvero unico.
Ovunque l’organizzazione, le facili condizioni, il clima favorevole e il servizio offerto rendono le uscite diving piacevoli anche per chi non fa immersioni ma vuole passare una bella e facile giornata in barca visitando luoghi altrimenti non accessibili.
L'acqua calda, tra 27 e 30 gradi, visibilit? fin oltre venti metri, condizioni facili e ottimamente organizzazione. Il corallo ben conservato e una gra quantita di pesci dai piccolo Neo agli squali balena.
I siti principali e migliori sono alle Isole Similan (aperte da Novembre a fine Aprile) e l'arcipelago delle Phi Phi entrambe accessibili da Phuket.
Le immersioni si fanno sia in giornata, con programmi di due o tre immersioni, sia con pernottamenti (due giorni e una notte) che includono la sistemazione in hotel o a bordo.
Inoltre da Phuket partono e fanno base le operazioni per le crociere diving alle Isole Similan.
L’arcipelago (nove Isole) e’ una area protetta cosi come quella di Koh Bon e Koh Tachai e poi Surin e Richelieu Rock.
Sono Parchi Nazionali aperti da Novembre a fine Aprile. Le immersioni si fanno con crociere diving (Liveaboard), e servono almeno quattro giorni e quattro notti per visitare sia le Similan che Richelieu Rock.
Il periodo migliore per le immersioni va da febbraio a fine arpile durante la stagione asciutta e fresca (Novembre - Aprile) le immersion sono sempre di nuon livello, facile e frequenti gli incontri con Manta e Squali Balena, ottima la vita di barriera e la conservazione dei coralli.
Un altra zona conusicta per le immersioni e’ il Golfo di Thailadia, la zona di Koh Samui con Koh Tao e il pinnacolo di Chumpon. Meno attraenti i coralli ma sempre possible incontrare squali balena. Inoltre questa parte offre un atmosfera piu semplice di Phuket, sopratutto Koh Tao, molto raccolta con la sua vita da isola tropicale. Le immersioni si fanno in giornata con motoscafi (un po piu cari) per I siti piu lontani. Anche qui le condizioni sono ottime, acqua sempre calda, poca correntee buona organizzazione.
Scoperta negli ultimi anni poi Koh Lipe sul confime a sud con la Malesia, qualche sacificio in piu per raggiungere l’Isola (da Krabi a Satun poi il traghetto), ma ilsacrificio vale. Vita tranquilla e semplice, buoni i servizi. Le immersioni non offrono molto ma lo spettacolo sopra il pelo dell’acqua con isole coperte di vegetazione e cicondate da spiagge deserte e’ davvero unico.
Ovunque l’organizzazione, le facili condizioni, il clima favorevole e il servizio offerto rendono le uscite diving piacevoli anche per chi non fa immersioni ma vuole passare una bella e facile giornata in barca visitando luoghi altrimenti non accessibili.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Visakha Bucha Day
Visakha Puja Day marks the three important incidents in the life of Buddha on the same day; The full moon of the sixth lunar month.
The three significant separate event are :
Buddha's Birth - Buddha was born into a royal warrior clan in the Lumbini Garden, in an area of Northern India known today as Nepal) In the morning of the Vesak full moon day, 80 years before the Buddhist Era. He was named Siddhattha five days after his birth.
Enlightenment of Buddha - While sitting under the Bodhi tree, he found his answer and attained the enlightenment at the age of 35 years at Uruvelasenanigama subdistrict, Magadha state, (nowadays, located in the area of Buddha Kaya, Bihar State, India), on Wednesday, the Vesak full moon day, the zodiac of the cock, forty five years before the Buddhist Era.
The Nibbana - Buddha passed away on Tuesday, the Vesak full moon day in the zodiac year of the small snake under the two Sal trees in the Sala Grove of the Mallas in Kusinara, the capital of the Malla state, (nowadays located in Kusinagara of Uttrarapradesa, India) at the age of eighty years (around 2547 years ago).
Visakha Puja (Vesak) means the worship of the Buddha on the full moon day of the sixth lunar month. It usually falls in May. In the case of a year with an extra eighth lunar month--Adhikamasa (there are 13 full moons in that year)-- the Visakha Puja Day falls on the full moon day of the seventh lunar month.
The three significant separate event are :
Buddha's Birth - Buddha was born into a royal warrior clan in the Lumbini Garden, in an area of Northern India known today as Nepal) In the morning of the Vesak full moon day, 80 years before the Buddhist Era. He was named Siddhattha five days after his birth.
Enlightenment of Buddha - While sitting under the Bodhi tree, he found his answer and attained the enlightenment at the age of 35 years at Uruvelasenanigama subdistrict, Magadha state, (nowadays, located in the area of Buddha Kaya, Bihar State, India), on Wednesday, the Vesak full moon day, the zodiac of the cock, forty five years before the Buddhist Era.
The Nibbana - Buddha passed away on Tuesday, the Vesak full moon day in the zodiac year of the small snake under the two Sal trees in the Sala Grove of the Mallas in Kusinara, the capital of the Malla state, (nowadays located in Kusinagara of Uttrarapradesa, India) at the age of eighty years (around 2547 years ago).
Visakha Puja (Vesak) means the worship of the Buddha on the full moon day of the sixth lunar month. It usually falls in May. In the case of a year with an extra eighth lunar month--Adhikamasa (there are 13 full moons in that year)-- the Visakha Puja Day falls on the full moon day of the seventh lunar month.
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Saturday, May 2, 2009
Phuket Island
Tourist Information for Phuket Island
Phuket also called Pearl of the South is Thailand's largest island, is 21 kilometers wide and 48 long.
To drive from the north tip of Phuket to the south takes about 1½ hour, depending on traffic.
The island located in the Andaman Sea just a short flight from Bangkok (approx 70min). Phuket is Thailand's most popular beach destination and has everything that you want while on holiday: plenty of beautiful beaches, excellent resort hotels, international and Thai cuisine, a lot of temples, water sports, coral reefs and Sunshine — So all you need for an Easy Day in Thailand.
Getting there
Located in the south of Thailand, on the Andaman Sea coast, Phuket International Airport has direct flights to/from Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Bangkok. Flights from Bangkok with Air Asia, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways or One-Two Go are daily, almost hourly, and take just over one hour.
Arrivals at Phuket International Airport
From the airport you are in less than 60 minutes at most of Phukets main tourist beach resort destinations, like Patong Beach, Karon Beach or Kata Beach.
Alternative to flying in is the Bus with daily bus services that run between Bangkok and Phuket.
Where should I Stay?
Probably the best why to find a hotel in Phuket or else where in Thailand that matches your requirements is an Online Hotel Reservation Service as our hotel affiliate Agoda.com. They have a huge range of accommodation.
Like a personal service and prefer a recommendation? Check out Easy Day Hotel recommendations.
How to get to your Phuket Hotel
Most convenient way from or to Phuket Aiprot is a private Phuket Airport Transfer by Easy Day Thailand.
Transfer alternatives - The Phuket Airport Bus, airport limousines and meter taxis.
Beaches on Phuket
Kata & Karon Beaches
Only a ten minute drive from Patong Beach lays Karon Beach. Karon Beach is a beautiful; 4 kilometer white sandy beach which is rarely crowded. Karon is a good choice for a peaceful style of vacation, with fine resorts near the beach with excellent sea views on the hills overlooking the bay.
May to October has a strong undertow so need to be careful when you like to swim, so look out for warning flags. The waves at this time of year on Karon Beach can become big enough for surfing.
Located south of Karon you find Kata Beach and Kata Noi, which are both quiet beaches with clear waters and a wide choice of recreational activities.
Koh Puu, the small island off the north end of Kata Beach has a nice coral reef that is worth a few scuba dives.
Patong Beach
Patong Beach, located 15 kilometers west of Phuket Town, was once a remote island village which is today Phuket's most famous beach and one of the most developed beach resort areas on the island.
The beach of Patong is and almost 3 kilometers long, with white sand, set in a deep oval bay, surrounded by green hills.
The beach promenade is almost a solidly lined of hotels, ranging from guesthouses to luxury resorts together with restaurants, shops, super markets, banks and lots of tour operators.
Patong is the centre of nightlife activity on Phuket. The heart of it is Soi Bangla where you'll find restaurants, beer bars, discos, go-go bars and plenty of tailor shops.
Other beaches of note are Kamala, Surin, Laem Sing and Layan Beach to the north of Patong, and Naiharn and Ya Nui further to the south.
Weather
Phuket Islands climate is tropical and warm throughout the year. The northeast monsoon from November into March is the best time for a beach holiday with average 26 sunny days per month. This time is the High Season for the Island. December and January is Peak Season, when accommodation can be hard to findso book well in advanced.
There are two hot periods, April and May & September and October but the frequent short downpour have a wonderful cooling effect.
The southwest monsoon, from May to October, brings rain and winds to the west coast of southern Thailand. That not means that it’s not worth coming as only the month May and October having a lot of rain. June to early September is nearly as good as in high season.
Recreational activities
Phuket Island offers nearly everything for everyone.
What you shouldn’t miss:
Sea Canoeing through hidden caves in Phang Nga Bay.
Snorkel or scuba diving Phuket to explore some of the best coral reefs on the Andaman Sea's.
Golf - Sailing - big game fishing - river rafting – trekking – mountain biking...
Phuket has something for everyone to do. Don’t miss it.
Phuket also called Pearl of the South is Thailand's largest island, is 21 kilometers wide and 48 long.
To drive from the north tip of Phuket to the south takes about 1½ hour, depending on traffic.
The island located in the Andaman Sea just a short flight from Bangkok (approx 70min). Phuket is Thailand's most popular beach destination and has everything that you want while on holiday: plenty of beautiful beaches, excellent resort hotels, international and Thai cuisine, a lot of temples, water sports, coral reefs and Sunshine — So all you need for an Easy Day in Thailand.
Getting there
Located in the south of Thailand, on the Andaman Sea coast, Phuket International Airport has direct flights to/from Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Bangkok. Flights from Bangkok with Air Asia, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways or One-Two Go are daily, almost hourly, and take just over one hour.
Arrivals at Phuket International Airport
Flight information is provided by FlightStats, and is subject to the FlightStats Terms of Use. |
From the airport you are in less than 60 minutes at most of Phukets main tourist beach resort destinations, like Patong Beach, Karon Beach or Kata Beach.
Alternative to flying in is the Bus with daily bus services that run between Bangkok and Phuket.
Where should I Stay?
Like a personal service and prefer a recommendation? Check out Easy Day Hotel recommendations.
How to get to your Phuket Hotel
Most convenient way from or to Phuket Aiprot is a private Phuket Airport Transfer by Easy Day Thailand.
Transfer alternatives - The Phuket Airport Bus, airport limousines and meter taxis.
Beaches on Phuket
Kata & Karon Beaches
Only a ten minute drive from Patong Beach lays Karon Beach. Karon Beach is a beautiful; 4 kilometer white sandy beach which is rarely crowded. Karon is a good choice for a peaceful style of vacation, with fine resorts near the beach with excellent sea views on the hills overlooking the bay.
May to October has a strong undertow so need to be careful when you like to swim, so look out for warning flags. The waves at this time of year on Karon Beach can become big enough for surfing.
Located south of Karon you find Kata Beach and Kata Noi, which are both quiet beaches with clear waters and a wide choice of recreational activities.
Koh Puu, the small island off the north end of Kata Beach has a nice coral reef that is worth a few scuba dives.
Patong Beach
Patong Beach, located 15 kilometers west of Phuket Town, was once a remote island village which is today Phuket's most famous beach and one of the most developed beach resort areas on the island.
The beach of Patong is and almost 3 kilometers long, with white sand, set in a deep oval bay, surrounded by green hills.
The beach promenade is almost a solidly lined of hotels, ranging from guesthouses to luxury resorts together with restaurants, shops, super markets, banks and lots of tour operators.
Patong is the centre of nightlife activity on Phuket. The heart of it is Soi Bangla where you'll find restaurants, beer bars, discos, go-go bars and plenty of tailor shops.
Other beaches of note are Kamala, Surin, Laem Sing and Layan Beach to the north of Patong, and Naiharn and Ya Nui further to the south.
Weather
Phuket Islands climate is tropical and warm throughout the year. The northeast monsoon from November into March is the best time for a beach holiday with average 26 sunny days per month. This time is the High Season for the Island. December and January is Peak Season, when accommodation can be hard to findso book well in advanced.
Up To Date Phuket Weather Reports by Easy day Thailand
There are two hot periods, April and May & September and October but the frequent short downpour have a wonderful cooling effect.
The southwest monsoon, from May to October, brings rain and winds to the west coast of southern Thailand. That not means that it’s not worth coming as only the month May and October having a lot of rain. June to early September is nearly as good as in high season.
Recreational activities
Phuket Island offers nearly everything for everyone.
What you shouldn’t miss:
Sea Canoeing through hidden caves in Phang Nga Bay.
Snorkel or scuba diving Phuket to explore some of the best coral reefs on the Andaman Sea's.
Golf - Sailing - big game fishing - river rafting – trekking – mountain biking...
Phuket has something for everyone to do. Don’t miss it.
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