Once a major trading post known for it’s rubber and tin plantations, the Thai island of Phuket is now famous for its glorious beach vacations. As one of the most popular holiday destinations in Asia, its plain to see that tourism is now the top industry for the island.

Talang (Tha-Laang) is one of the previous names of this island. It was known in the west as Junk Ceylon. Today it a beach paradise on the Andaman Sea. With gorgeous beaches, a tropical climate, and lovely plam trees, Phuket is a favorite place to completely relax and forget the cares of the workaday world.

In addition to the many beaches (ranging from small and quiet to the large, popular resorts), Phuket has a few exciting cities. Here you’ll find the hottest nightclubs and discos that attract youthful tourists from all over the world, including many celebrities.

Accomodations on the island range from the crowded tourist beach resorts to luxury 5 star hotels Phuket. There are also private cottages and villas for rent as well as budget options to suit smaller pocketbooks.

While on the island, visitors can take advantage of recreational activities such as sailing, snorkelling, hiking, and shopping. Phuket also has several national parks encompassing virgin rainforest, animal sanctuaries, and a marine park that incudes a coral reef.

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