The Surin Resort Phuket

The Surin Hotel is just the right place for a bit of quiet seclusion. Not a cheap hotel, but the last minute prices can be much better. But, it has to be said, you get your money's worth. The Surin has it's own private beach in between Surin and Bang Tao beaches. The scenery is beautiful along the coast here and you're off the main tourist beaches. Having said that, The Surin is not too far from anywhere. About 20 minutes to the airport, about 25...

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Phuket Food Festival

The Phuket Food Festival 2008 started on 19th March and runs until the 28th. It's an annual event organised by the Phuket Food Vendors Club and Phuket City Municipality. I managed to convince my family that it would be worthwhile having a look on Saturday evening, and I think we might go back again one evening this week for some cheap tasty food! The event is being held at Sapan Hin, in the south of Phuket City. Many local events are held there during...

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Phuket Climate Overview

Note: A lot of people are visiting this page.. it is meant to be a quick overview of Phuket's climate and weather patterns... for the latest Phuket weather updates, please head to my Phuket Weather Blog. Stay here on Jamie's Phuket Blog (online since 2006) for information on hotels, things to do, festivals, restaurants and more!Most tourists and travelers coming to Phuket want to know what the weather will be like during their stay. Holiday planning...

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Indigo Pearl Resort - Nai Yang Beach

The Indigo Pearl Hotel is something a bit special, which is what I look for when recommending hotels on Jamie's Phuket. I met the marketing manager a few months ago at a party and she was explaining to me how the decor and design is so special, with architecture inspired by Phuket's past, in particular the tin mining industry, which makes for some interesting decorations! The Indigo Pearl only opened last year, taking over the site of the old Pearl...

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