Twinpalms Blogs

Thailand has coconut palms all over the place, no photo of our tropical shores is complete without a swaying palm to drape ourseleves over and post all over social media, but the humble coconut has many uses, ranging from medicinal, beauty and culinary.

New Year in Thailand is the peak of the high season, which means the country’s busy with tourists and there are plenty of places to go and events going on for celebrations and partying.

Phuket is a top tourist holiday destination with glorious beaches, stunning views, superb weather, great nightlife, culinary wonders and even a hint of culture. Add to the mix a well-developed infrastructure and it’s easy to understand why it’s so popular.

Keeping everyone happy when planning a family holiday may be sometimes challenging, and if you’re a golfing enthusiast then you also want a destination that offers the chance to play a few rounds, whilst making sure the family are also content.

Palm-fringed beaches, five-star resorts, lively beach clubs, great restaurants, excellent diving and picture-perfect sunsets, these are just a taste of the delights Phuket has to offer.

Nothing could have prepared the world for the challenge of 2020, and one of the industries that have been hugely affected is tourism.

With a vibrant mix of urban, beach and jungle, Phuket really offers some of the best Instagram locations to spice up any account. In this article, we will look at a mix of beach chic and Old Town locations.

Yes, the City of Angels has it all, so we are not going to compare apples and oranges, but please allow us to indulgently show off a tad. Phuket has some upmarket and eclectic shopping gems that Bangkok does not, cannot and most likely will not ever offer. You will just have to come and visit us to indulge in our little shopping paradise!

With a healthy mix of Western and Thai influence you literally can find anything to quell that sweet pang on Phuket Island. From light French pastries to psychedelic layered sponge cakes, we have it all here, and there is nothing better than an afternoon respite into the shade for a cup of tea and a dessert.

As vast as Phuket is in size, choosing a good salon for a cut or a hair colour really is not easy.

Lounging around on the beach catching some sun rays with a cocktail in hand is most people’s idea of a holiday in Phuket, but not everyone who visits this tropical isle comes just for relaxation.

Regarded as one of the top 10 diving destinations in the world, Phuket is an excellent choice if you’re considering learning to SCUBA dive or want to upgrade your skills.

Phuket is best known for its fantastic weather, perfect for soaking up the sun’s rays on beautiful beaches, swimming and snorkelling in the azure waters and admiring the sights from one of its many viewpoints.

Plunge into the legendary beauty of Phang Nga Bay deep within the Marine National Park, famous for its remarkable unique seascape of emerald waters sprinkled

Songkran is the most celebrated day in Thailand. Also known as the water festival, it is a lot of fun with tourists and locals joining

Now is the perfect time to jump onboard and explore as October saw some of the most anticipated island destination reopening’s, plus simplified accessibility to

In the dry season in Phuket, typically November to April, the conditions can be simply spectacular both on land and at sea. In the depths

By far our favourite festival in Phuket is Loy Krathong, a peaceful, significant festival of lights, held in November during the full moon in the

Underscoring Phuket’s reputation as a haven for foodies, the island was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2015. In addition to the usual

Songkran, the Thai New Year, takes place in April each year, symbolising the end of the dry season and the eagerly awaited arrival of rain.

Whether you’d like to try a different kind of healing, are keen to develop your spirituality, or simply in need of some serious pampering, then a spa and massage just might be what you’re searching for

The school holidays are on the way and what finer way to treat your loved ones than a tropical holiday escape?