10 exciting things to do in Phuket

 Today’s post is from the Travel Triangle and is about 10 exciting things to do in Phuket.   

1)    Enjoy a boat tour in Phang Nga Bay – the limestone rocks are a natural miracle; you could visit James Bond Island or the Phi Phi Islands – if you have more than one day then visit the Phang Nga Marine National Park.

2)    Revel in the charm of the ancient city architecture in Phuket Old Town – the mix of Chinese and colonial architecture is stunning – have dinner at Panwa House,   a Sino-Portuguese mansion next to the water. And the Phuket Walking Street Market every Sunday.

3)    Take a tour of the famous beaches in Phuket – there are a great many on Phuket, it’s a paradise for some; Freedom Beach, Kata Beach, Banana Beach, Laem Singh Beach, Bang Tao Beach – or stay with us or on the beach at Cape Panwa Hotel.

4)    Immerse yourself in the vibrant nightlife of the Phuket – specifically Patong!

5)    Visit the popular Big Buddha Statue  - this 45metre tall Burmese marble is a sight to behold – please visit with respect

6)    Visit the Phuket Fantasea show.

7)    Visit Promthep Cape viewpoint – for a tremendous view, but go early because there can be a lot of people wanting that photo! https://goo.gl/maps/myMc9QR4PNv

8)    Go for a jungle safari and see the varied wildlife of Phuket – Khao Lak Park and Khao Sok National Park are worth visiting.

9)    Indulge in watersports such as Scuba diving, snorkelling & water surfing – we have some of these at Cape Panwa Hotel

10) Relax with a luxury Thai spa – we have a spa at CapePanwa Hotel.

  

Choose any of these things to do when you visit Phuket but we would like you to stay with us at Cape PanwaHotel or Kantary Bay Hotel. 

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10 cheap things to do in Phuket

Each week we post a link to an article we have about Phuket from the Internet http://www.phuket.com/ and  today’s post is about 10 cheap things to do in Phuket if you are on a small budget whilst you are here in Phuket - http://www.phuket.com/phuket-magazine/cheap-free-to-do-phuket.htm

“Check out our 10 cheap or free things to do in Phuket, it will give you some ideas to enjoy Phuket without breaking the purse.”

1)    Shop for souvenirs at Phuket Weekend Market – held every Saturday and Sunday in the southern part of Phuket Town, opposite Wat Nakaram (วัดนาคาราม) - https://goo.gl/maps/894b4Ha3Ss12

2)    Dine on Street Food – surprisingly delicious; not to every ones taste though.

3)    Visit Big Buddha, Temples and Shrines – please dress appropriately and enter with respect – here’s some Buddhist Wats - http://bit.ly/2uXAuPl

4)    Explore Phuket Old Town – you could try a guided tour (https://www.phuketheritagetours.com) or visit by yourself.

5)    Go snorkelling – try off the beach at Cape Panwa Hotel or take a day trip to Coral Island

6)    Visit one of the many viewpoints in Phuket – here’s a list from local blogger Jamie - http://www.jamiesphuketblog.com/2006/06/hills-and-views-in-phuket.html

7)    Get a haircut at a Local Hairdresser / Barber

8)    Shop at Supercheap – it is certainly cheap, but can become very hot inside - https://goo.gl/maps/oT76qkkrAzT2

9)    Get a Therapeutic Massage by Blind people – worth trying

10) Travel around Phuket by Songthaew

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6 things that you can do if you visit Phuket

  

Today’s post is by the Universal Traveller - https://www.universal-traveller.com and is about 6  things that you can do if you visit Phuket -  https://www.universal-traveller.com/best-things-to-do-in-phuket-thailand/  

“There is so much to do in Phuket beside partying at Patong Beach. The island offers something for everyone from adventurous activities like zip-lining or quad-biking, to sunset cruise dinner to Muay Thai Boxing and luxurious spa treatments.”

1)     Zip Lining – a popular place is the Flying Hanuman (http://www.flyinghanuman.com)  – there is one closer to the Cape Panwa Hotel; ask the locals to help you

2)     Half-Day or Full Day Trip to Coral Island – this can be booked from the staff at the Front Desk of the Cape Panwa Hotel (https://www.capepanwa.com)  and the boat trip is only 20 minutes long – please do not participate in activities which damage the environment such as sea walking

3)     ATV tour – book with the travel agent next to the main lobby

4)     Spa Treatment at Sukko Resort & Spa – or visit the Cape Spa just in front of Cape Panwa Hotel - https://www.capespas.com/phuket/index.html

5)     Catamaran Sunset Cruise – if you don’t like the waves and drinking a cocktail sit on the terrace of Top of the Reef - https://www.capepanwa.com/topofthereef.php

6)     Muay Thai Boxing – liaise with the porters because one of them manages the local ring – 10 minutes away or have a private lesson at the hotel in the gardens

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10 Authentic things to try whilst you are in Phuket

 This list is taken from an article by the Travelling King (https://www.travellingking.com) which can be read in full here - https://www.travellingking.com/10-authentic-experiences-try-phuket/

“Phuket is one of those places in Thailand whose reputation precedes it. Fittingly called the pearl of the Andaman, the island lures millions of travelers every year.”

     1) Marvel at the #BuddhaCave in #PhangNga - Wat Suwan Khuha - https://goo.gl/maps/m2EgFWvWaAr

2) Take a Thai Cooking Class - this can be done at #CapePanwaHotel - https://www.capepanwa.com/activities.php 

3) Explore #PhuketOldTown - this can be done by yourself - (here’s an App - https://www.gpsmycity.com/gps-tour-guides/phuket-4988.html) or contact Phuket Heritage Trails - https://www.phuketheritagetours.com

4) Visit the fisherman village of #KohPanyee - https://goo.gl/maps/dVyXpSyWrmu

5) Shop and eat at the Night Markets

6) Give a shot at #MuayThai

7) Gorge on the #Seafood at #BangPae - https://goo.gl/maps/YoaZhyfwLwT2 

8) Check out the #Phuket Amulet Market - http://timinphuket-thingstodo.blogspot.com/2016/04/amulet-alley.html

9) Sail aboard the Chinese Junk boat #JuneBahtra - https://www.facebook.com/junebahtra
10) Pamper yourself with a Traditional Thai Massage – which can be enjoyed adjacent to the beach at Cape Panwa Hotel - https://www.capepanwa.com - or nearby

  #CapePanwaHotel #CapePanwa #CapeandKantary #CapeCollection 

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Phuket 101 - things to do in Phuket

Each week we post a link to an article we have found in Phuket 101 - https://www.phuket101.net/ and this week we point you to an article about the best 15 things to do whilst in Phuket  - https://www.phuket101.net/things-to-do-in-phuket/ 

1) Phang Nga Bay – Location: https://goo.gl/maps/xpGhp7KpbCR2 

2) Old Phuket Town - https://www.phuket101.net/old-phuket-town/ 

3) Big Buddha – Location: https://goo.gl/maps/jQBoymyym2R2 

4) Karon Viewpoint – Location: https://goo.gl/maps/Svm9a3hoFjS2 

5) Wat Chalong – Location: https://goo.gl/maps/uDKxsAsmZGx 

6) Cape Phrompthep Viewpoint - https://goo.gl/maps/nf5kGLStvzn 

7) Similan Islands – Location: https://goo.gl/maps/fYjzFxi9y3J2 

8) Phi Phi Islands – Location: https://goo.gl/maps/XMf5XppBwmD2 

9) Koh Panyee – Location: https://goo.gl/maps/cqkzSNQBch32 

10) James Bond Island – Location: https://goo.gl/maps/HUuLavwkMgP2 

11) Soi Bangla – Location: https://goo.gl/maps/BBxpCX9qSMt 

12) Phuket Fantasea – Location: https://goo.gl/maps/H92GcybKRFS2 

13) Simon Cabaret - https://goo.gl/maps/QWUScPvkZnH2 

14) Rang Hill – Location: https://goo.gl/maps/5PgkqAEuRzk 

15) Samet Nangshe Viewpoint – Location: https://goo.gl/maps/dpiWPzfMGv62 

     

Phuket - what to do, eat, visit and stay (4)

Cape+Kantary is a magazine that you will find in all the #CapeandKantary Properties.

In every edition there is an ‘Insider Guide’ – what to do, where to eat, what to visit and where to stay.

In this magazine - https://www.capekantaryhotels.com/ckmagazine/Issue18/index.html (page 83) our writers visited Phuket and stayed at Cape Panwa Hotel -  https://www.capepanwa.com

Do
- Muay Thai Boxing, have a short introduction at the hotel https://www.capepanwa.com/activities.php

Eat
- Have lunch on the beach at Ao Yon

Visit
- Visit Khao Kad Viewpoint and see the marvelous views

Stay
- Cape Panwa Hotel - https://www.capepanwa.com - and have dinner at the Panwa House

#doeatvisitstay #Cape+KantaryMagazine #doeatvisitstay #whattodoeatvisitstay #CapeandKantary  #CapeCollection #WheretostayinPhuket #WheretogoinPhuket #PhuketHotel  

  

All trips share an inevitable similarity - the waiting

 

In Issue 18 of Cape+Kantary Gene Mahasmut Bunyaraksh gives you some ideas of what music to bring with you - http://www.capekantaryhotels.com/ckmagazine/Issue18/index.html 

 

Music for the plane - Claude Debussy's Suite Bergamasque: Clair de Lune - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG-vmVrHOGE is one which perfectly complements watching the clouds go by and the change in the light - close your eyes and imagine tropical islands hidden beneath those puffy clouds.

 

He also suggests music to accompany the bus or the train, chilling at the beach and watching the sunset.

 
Visit us at Cape Panwa Hotel and watch the sunset from the local village

 

     

Phuket - Roadtrip

Phuket is rightly famous for its beaches and bars, but there's much more to this tropical island than first meets the eye.

Discover the real Phuket on this one-day road trip that takes in the best inland sights, sounds and tastes of Thailand's ‘Pearl of the Andaman.’

8 a.m. - Rise and shine.

Rise early to take breakfast at the Café Andaman.

10 a.m. - Take your breath away.

Visit Khao KhadViewpoint on the top of the hill near Cape Panwa Hotel. The site is popular, but not full of tourists. Walk all the way to the top to enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree view.

11 a.m. - History lesson.

The Thai Hua Museum is a former Chinese-language school and is full of interesting information. It is a beautiful Sino-Colonial building, and you’ll find a lovingly curated assemblage of stories and artefacts relating to Phuket’s large Chinese community.

12.30 p.m. - Time for a bite at Raya

Time for lunch in Phuket Town and choose one of Phuket’s most loved and authentic restaurants. This grand, hundred-year-old building with mosaic tiled floors was once a family home, as the many sepia photos on the walls attest to, but in more recent years it has made a name for itself by serving famous local dishes such as the crab meat curry with rice noodles, spicy Phuket prawns, and caramelised and braised pork belly. 

2 p.m. - Artistic Education.

Despite its often sleepy appearance, the Old Town is a hub of energy and creativity, nowhere more so than Phang Nga Road (just around the corner from Raya) which is home to many of Phuket’s best galleries, such as the Drawing room. Here the owner and resident artist Isara ‘Ids’ Thaotong creates a blend of cartoon-inspired ‘doodles’ starring a character called Peepho, as well as more abstract acrylic work..

4 p.m. - Having a rum time!

For young French expatriates Marine Lucchini and Thibault Spithakis, life is about one thing – the pursuit of the finest rum imaginable. The enterprising couple are the owners of Chalong Bay Rum Distillery. Lucchini’s father was a globe-trotting distributor for the famed St. James Rum Company, while Spithakis comes from a long line of winemakers. From Monday to Saturday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., they personally lead tours of the facility, finishing off with a refreshing mojito mixed by Spithakis himself.

6 p.m. - On the waterfront!

Just five minutes-drive south from Chalong Bay Rum sits Kan Eang @ Pier, a local icon that has been serving up excellent seafood for the last 30 years. With a 200-metre-long outdoor terrace, you’re almost assured of an uninterrupted sea view, and if you’ve timed your arrival right, you should be seated as the sun goes down behind you, ready to watch as the long tail boats and charter yachts bring day-trippers back from the neighbouring islands.

9 p.m. - A final nightcap.

After dinner, make your way back to Cape Panwa Hotel, or a nightcap at the Light House, a fun pub with a nautical theme and live music, where happy hour runs from 9.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. If, however, you’re in the mood for a more sophisticated evening, head to Otter’s Bar, a piano lounge where you can sip on expertly made cocktails in fine surroundings.

Written by Simon Ostheimer.

(Full version is available here - http://www.kasemkij.com/ckmagazine/Issue11/index.html)