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101 articles on Phuket travel tips, island guides, and trip planning.
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Seasonal GuidesPhuket in February: Weather, Tours and Chinese New Year
February is usually one of Phuket's driest, calmest months and a great time for snorkeling trips. Here is what to expect from the weather, the crowds around Chinese New Year and which tours to book.
Seasonal GuidesPhuket in March: Weather, Sea Conditions and Tours
March brings hot, mostly dry days and calm seas to Phuket, with slightly fewer visitors than the January and February peak. Here is what to expect and which tours to book.
Seasonal GuidesPhuket in May: Weather, Monsoon Start and Which Tours Run
May is when Phuket's southwest monsoon usually arrives, bringing more rain, rougher seas on the west coast and lower hotel prices. Here is what to expect and which tours are the safest bets.
Seasonal GuidesPhuket in June: Rainy Season Weather and Which Tours Run
June is the first full month of Phuket's southwest monsoon: warm, often wet and quiet. Here is what the weather is really like, which tours are reliable and how to plan around the sea.
Seasonal GuidesPhuket in August: Weather, Maya Bay Closure and Tours
August is deep in the monsoon in Phuket, with summer holiday visitors, rough days at sea and Maya Bay usually closed. Here is what to expect and which tours to rely on.
Seasonal GuidesPhuket in September: Weather, Quiet Season and Tours
September is usually Phuket's wettest and quietest month. Here is what the weather is really like, which tours still run, when the Vegetarian Festival may start and how to plan.
Seasonal GuidesPhuket in December: Weather, Christmas Crowds and Tours
December brings Phuket's dry season, calm seas and the busiest holiday weeks of the year. Here is what the weather is like, which tours to book and how to plan around Christmas and New Year.
Tour PlanningPhuket Island Tours with Kids: Best Tour by Age and Life Jacket Tips
An age by age guide to Phuket island tours for families: child age rules for each tour, the easiest trips for toddlers, when kids need a life jacket and how to check the fit, plus safety and packing tips.
Seasonal GuidesPhuket in October: Weather and Which Tours Run
October is the tail end of Phuket's rainy season. Here is what the weather is really like, which island tours run, which are more weather dependent and how to plan a flexible week.
Practical TipsPhuket Day Trip Planner: Pickup Times, What to Bring, What to Expect
Everything you need to plan a day trip from Phuket: pickup windows and return times for each tour, what to pack, what you pay on the day, who should not go and a day-before checklist.
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