Phuket

Phuket boasts some of the finest hotels in the land. Surrounded by the waters of the Andaman Sea, much of the island's appeal is the palm fringed white sand beaches, secluded coves and long sweeping bays. Phuket's best beaches are on the west coast with Patong and Karon/Kata the most popular. Bars and clubs congregate in the centre of Patong, which also boasts many of Thailand's best and most inexpensive seafood restaurants where as Karon/Kata is far less developed and a quieter alternative.