Flights to Phuket

If there’s one thing Phuket knows how to do well, it’s showing off. Just hop on a boat and you’ll see why. Picture yourself gliding across glassy turquoise waters, stopping off at the jaw-dropping Phi Phi Islands, or cruising into the dramatic cliffs of Phang Nga Bay (aka James Bond territory). One moment you’re snorkelling with tropical fish, the next you’re paddling through hidden sea caves that feel like a secret world.

Phuket’s not just about beaches and cocktails (though, we’re big fans of both). Explore the island’s spiritual side and you’ll find the awe-inspiring Big Buddha, a 45-metre-tall marble giant perched high on Nakkerd Hill, with views that will leave you speechless. Just down the road, Wat Chalong’s golden spires shimmer in the sunshine, alive with incense and history. Together, they’re Phuket’s soulful showstoppers, serene and spectacular.

Old Phuket Town is a kaleidoscope of colour and culture, where pastel-painted shophouses, bold street art, and buzzing markets collide. Wander down its streets and you’ll find indie cafés, quirky boutiques, and food stalls dishing up flavours you’ll never forget. It’s heritage with a twist, a perfect mash-up of Thai, Chinese, and Portuguese influences and the kind of place that makes you want to ditch the guidebook and just get lost.

Head into Khao Phra Thaeo National Park and cool off at Bang Pae Waterfall, or wander jungle trails to the quieter Ton Sai. Near Patong, Kathu Waterfall is a sight to see with tiers of natural pools, a different kind of natural paradise. For something truly epic, take a kayak into the hidden lagoons of Phang Nga Bay. Slip through caves into jade-green worlds surrounded by towering cliffs, nature’s secret showpiece.