Thailand’s most famous island, Phuket, has been named the “Best Island in Asia” by TripAdvisor.com. TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel online community. They recently released their list of the “10 Best Island Escapes” and Phuket finished at number 8 – the only Asian destination on the list.
Phuket already holds the distinction of the most popular island, with more visitors flocking to its incredible beaches and tropical forests than anywhere else in Asia. Located about 860 kilometers south of Bangkok, Phuket is actually a collection of forty individual islands and is connected to the mainland by a bridge.
The beaches are the main draw for this amazing region that was once the home of rubber and tin plantations and an important trade port for China with India. The island has beautiful white sands, limestone cliffs, and tranquil waters on the Andaman Sea. The waters around Phuket are popular with divers from all over the world and other water recreation such as parasailing and boating are common. There are many luxury hotels on Phuket, as the rich and famous are drawn to this island paradise which is also home to some of the hottest nightclubs in Asia.
The island is home to a number of nature and animal preserves. Sirinat National Park and Khao Phra Thaeo National Park protect the natural beauty and wonder of the island while giving visitors the opportunity to see those wonders up close. The protected areas also include several marine parks which extend out into the ocean to preserve the marine life such as coral, jellyfish, and other species.
The complete top 10 Island Escapes according to TripAdvisor:
- Maui, Hawaii, United States
- St. Lucia, Caribbean, North America
- Santorini, Cyclades, Greece
- Puerto Rico, Caribbean, North America
- Jamaica, Caribbean, North America
- Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia
- Bahamas, Caribbean, North America
- Phuket, Thailand, Asia
- Turks and Caicos, Caribbean, North America
- St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, Caribbean
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