Phuket Island is located in the south of Thailand and effectively called “the land of smiles”. The Island is on the west coast and lies in the Andaman Sea. The name ‘Phuket’ is said to have come from the Malayan word ‘Bukit’, which means quite literally ‘mountain’. Formerly, Phuket was only known for its rich tin, silk and rubber. Today, it is better known as a tourist paradise. The Island boasts fine white sandy beaches with crystal blue sea which is renowned as a base for major sea recreation.

differing sizes and character, limestone cliffs, jungle-clad hills, small estuaries, lagoons and tropical vegetation of all kinds. Phuket is surrounded by over 30 smaller Islands of similar topography; many of which are prime tourist attractions in their own right.