The Land of Smiles charms foreign visitors with a warm and colourful culture; in 2023, more than 30 million tourists passed through customs and enjoyed a holiday in Thailand and 2024 is expected to surpass that number.

If you are looking for a holiday like no other, here are some of the activities you can enjoy in Phuket, the top beach resort in the south of Thailand.

ü  Scuba diving – You simply must experience the Andaman Sea, which is teeming with marine life. If you’re lucky, you get to swim alongside a whale shark or observe the graceful dancing of a huge manta ray. If you’re not into scuba diving, snorkelling is the way to go; guided snorkelling tours over wreck sites, where you can marvel at the stunning marine species.

ü  Spa & Thai massage – Staying at Novotel Vintage Park puts you at the centre of top-notch spa & massage services. Indeed, the hotel would have a resident spa and massage section and guests receive a special discount. Enjoy a long oil body massage given by an expert and you can make it a daily thing.

ü  Full moon party – The island of Koh Pan Gan is famed for the full moon parties and if you haven’t experienced this, it surely is something you won’t forget. You can book a tour from your hotel, with transport to and from the hotel reception. Air-conditioned transport all the way makes travelling bearable.

ü  Golfing tours – You can play 36 holes in a day tour, with a superb lunch after the first round; services include a golf buggy and a local caddy, which is important to advise you on shots. Google can find the best courses and you can make a shortlist of courses to play. Enjoy Thai food for lunch and remember to drink a lot of water while out on the links. Here are a few reasons to stay busy on long haul flights.

ü  Watersports – You name it, they have it in Phuket; hire a jet ski for a few hours (take images of the jet ski before you set off), as some operators try to scam and claim the vessel is damaged. Paragliding is available on the beach, as is horse-riding and windsurfing; at 5pm, the locals go to the beach for football 5-aside, then after a shower, you can dance the night away at one of the bars/discos.

ü  Hire a yacht for the day – It isn’t every day that you happen to be in a tropical paradise, where the Andaman Sea awaits. Google can bring you a list of yacht charter operators, with vessels from small catamarans to superyachts and everything in between.

The great thing about the Internet is you can arrange the perfect holiday in the Royal Kingdom of Thailand. This will be an amazing vacation, one that you will remember forever!