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Having suffered unmistakable tragedy and damage as a result of
the December 26 Tsunami that took so many lives, destroyed
families and severely set back businesses, where does Phuket
Island go from here?
How does an Island paradise, so dependant upon tourism for its
livelihood, recoup its former prestige and take its rightful
place as a pearl in the crown that is global, first class
tourism?
I surely do not have the answer. In fact I really do not
believe that any individual or even any tourism organization
does. It remains to be seen how quickly the Island can return
to normal. And that of course depends largely upon how quickly
tour operators and travelers rebuild their confidence.
Surely by now most informed travelers will know that less than
20% of the Island was affected by the killer waves. More than
80% of all hotels stayed open and unscathed and those that
were are largely repaired and operating normally. Still,
tourism numbers are low and so are the prices.
All we can suggest is that you come back to this paradise
Island. We do not mean to minimize the extent of the
tragedy nor the deep sadness at the loss of life. We do mean
to say that life must go on. Life depends upon going
on. Workers need to return to their jobs, things need to get
back to a semblance of life before Boxing Day 2004. Come back
to Thailand. Come back to Phuket.
This is an Island with everything to offer. The beaches and
crystal clear waters are the main draw of course, but that’s
just the start. You can golf on any one of 4 championship
courses. You can fish for the mightiest fighters in the ocean
or simply relax on your own crewed or self crewed boat. You
might want to just enjoy nature at its finest or you could opt
for a guided tour of the Island and have the most interesting
spots pointed out for you. You can get world class health
care, top notch fashion, go bowling, bungee jumping, visit a
world class amusement park; whatever takes your fancy. There's
the butterfly farm, the pearl farm, the Thai village and
Orchid Garden, the Talang National Exhibition, the Provincial
Hall, and so on. and Get the message? Its all here.
If dining out is your idea of great pleasure, Phuket is your
pleasure gold mine. All kinds of great cuisine, all spectrums
of the price range, all types of atmosphere. Phuket is yours.
Wine and dine in whatever fashion suits your lifestyle and
your budget best.
If your star shines brightest at night. Then, friend, you have
come to the right place.
There are bars, restaurants, cabarets, Thai dancing shows,
parlours (pizza and massage), discotheques, you name it,
Phuket's got it. It's all within a click of this interactive
Phuket information packed site.
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