Holiday- Phuket or Bali?

Question

i want to save up to go on a cheap overseas holiday with my b/f (I'm from Australia) and I'm trying to choose between Bali and Phuket. which place is the most exciting, has better attractions and more to offer?

Answer 1

Phuket is my choice.......we always choose Karon beach to stay at though, rather than Patong to escape the nightmare of it!   Very busy and crowded, but still great.  Karon isnt far from Patong, about ten minutes so you can get there very easily.  Bali is beautiful too, but I love Phuket more.

Answer 2

Bali - If u wanna relax. There's a lot of spa resorts there.

Phuket - If u are into the nightlife scene. The islands are nice for diving.

Answer 3

definately Phuket!!  Phuket is the biggest island in Thailand, and there are several excellent beaches. The waters are usually clear and very good for diving.

As long as you avoid the usually crowded Patong and Karon beaches on the west coast, you can easily find remote beaches for walking, jogging, or just relaxing. There are not many sights to speak of on the island, but perhaps that makes it all so relaxed.

Two of the main attractions near Phuket are the Phi Phi Islands and the Phang Nga Bay, with the so-called James Bond Island. The name comes from The Bond film "Man with The Golden Gun" which was partly filmed on this small island. There is a good choice of organized day trips from Phuket to both the Phi Phi Islands and Phang Nga Bay.

Ocean activities are the biggest draw for tourists in Phuket. Courses and equipment are available at most major beaches for scuba diving, Scuba diving as well as snorkeling in the lagoons with coral reefs. You can find plenty of good dive sites all around Phuket (shark point, anemone reef, etc.) but there are some world class dive sites you don’t want to miss for any reason. You can join a 5 days live aboard to the Similan Islands , a natural reserve where you can spot wales sharks and manta rays. There is also the number one spot in the Andaman sea, Hin Daeng , situated just few hours of speed boat from Phuket. It is important to notice than coral reefs were left mostly untouched by the 2004 tsunami.

You can rent wind surfboards, dinghies, canoes and yachts from many locations for those interested in boating. For a more colorful adventure you can explore the limestone caverns of Phang Nga Bay on guided tours in inflatable canoes.

While scuba diving is probably one of the most popular activities in Phuket, the island also offers many opportunities for more land-oriented outdoor activities such as mountain biking through the western range of the island. Guided horseback tours are also a relaxing way to go sightseeing. Phuket also has a few beautiful golf courses that were built on the remains of the tin mines that first brought industry to the island.

Those interested in an exciting local spectator sport might enjoy checking out the Thai boxing , or "Muay Thai", at Saphan Hin stadium in Phuket Town. Boxers strike blows at and with every part of their bodies, making this a very thrilling spectator event.

I love Woraburi Phuket Resort. A nice hotel with good service. We specially recommend the rooms with pool access. That is pure luxury! Relatively cheap and great value for the money. I stay in 4 and 5 star hotels all over the world and from my perspective, this hotel was surprisingly good in every way! Great restaurants next door and Massage. Fresh fruit cart on the corner. have a nice trip with your boyfriend.

Answer 4

Both!

Answer 5

7

Answer 6

I will always choose Phuket over Bali.

I always felt safer in Phuket. Safety is my main priority.

Please choose wisely.

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Answer 7

Phuket.  

Answer 8

Oh Phuket is beautiful

but so is Bali.

I was born in Bangkok and I know

a lot about Phuket.

The waters are very warm

and there is much to do there.

There are the James Bond Island

where they filmed the James Bond movies

which are wonderful to visit.

The wildlife of Phuket is wonderful as well.

All the exotic plants and animals.

ALSO THE FOOD.

Ooh the fruits are very fresh

they taste like they were just picked.

All the towns in Phuket are wonderful too.

The people are very friendly always smiling.

Either way, I hope you pick one

that makes you happy!