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For travellers looking for the best hotels in Phuket, recognition from the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards offers a trusted benchmark.

A Guide to Planning Your Celebration in Paradise Planning a destination wedding in Phuket offers more than just a beautiful setting; it creates an experience

As families become increasingly conscious of how they travel, holidays are evolving into opportunities to connect more deeply; with nature, local culture and each other.

Finding the perfect memento is part of the travel experience. In Phuket, souvenirs move beyond keepsakes, offering a reflection of the island’s culture and identity.

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.

Welcome on an enchanting journey through the festive period in this tropical paradise.

Join us as we delve into the vibrant tapestry of traditions that define this year’s Thai Vegetarian Festival. WHEN Occurring annually during the ninth lunar

Phuket provides a diverse range of romantic and memorable experiences for honeymooners, so you can tailor your experiences to your preferences and interests as a couple.

Thailand is renowned for its vibrant and exciting street food culture, which plays an important role in shaping its culinary identity and traditions.

For travellers looking for the best hotels in Phuket, recognition from the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards offers a trusted benchmark.

We hope you enjoy browsing our selection of intriguing and cherished temples across Thailand. The region also boasts thousands of other breath-taking temples that are

For an authentic cultural experience, nothing beats a stroll through one of Phuket’s many local markets. With products unique to southern Thailand, you can immerse yourself in local culture and sample traditional foods and goods which are specific to this region.

As we bid farewell to 2022, not only is it the time of year for reflection but also an opportunity to look forward to what 2023 might bring. Here we share some predictions and potential trends for the coming year, to inspire your travel hopes and dreams for the future.

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

Whether you live in Thailand or are planning your destination wedding here in Phuket; with Twinpalms Events you truly are spoilt for choice with the extensive range of picturesque wedding, blessing and vow renewal ceremony settings.

When it comes to Phuket destination wedding venues, there are numerous breath-taking spaces to tie the knot, have a blessing or renew vows. So, for couples who want to say “I do” on this stunning island, here are some planning tips to help you plan for your extra special day.

Are you looking to take a break from office life while still actively working remotely?

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

While the island has been quiet, we have taken the opportunity to upgrade our hotel rooms, revitalize existing restaurants and their menus and invent new brands. All our guests can enjoy complimentary transportation to our dining and entertainment venues.

It seems like such a simple thing to do, to take a walk, but here in the tropical heat timing and venue is everything!

For sure there is a lot of information being circulated now via Thai embassies and online forums to digest about the reopening of Phuket under the highly anticipated ‘Sandbox’ scheme.

We have two seasons here in Phuket, dry and wet. With the dry season (Northern hemisphere winter), the humidity is lower, skies are cloud-free and cobalt blue, mornings are a crisp 25C and there is a cool breeze that keeps us all looking and feeling fresh.

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.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.