Sometimes the lack of planning and going with the flow, may sometimes work in our favour - trust the universe to take us where we need to go.
HOTEL RECOMMENDATION
Kamala Sunprime Beach Resort is situated half way to the west of Phuket island - which makes a good base to travel north, south of the island. The resort is huge and is situated on the beach with 4 huge pools with 2 restaurants - situated by the beach & pool. Free WiFi with good priced hotel bus service to Patong & Central festival. This is an adult only resort which is ideal for pure relaxation.
AIRPORT & HOTEL TRANSFER
Taxi fares range from 750 & 1300 baht depending on the size of vehicle/passengers. To get free airport transfer to hotel, ALP island tour (of choice worth 3500 baht) & 1000baht voucher (can be used at businesses like The Coffee Club) - would recommend to register with the Anatara Vacation Club 1.5hr club presentation. They will arrange a free taxi service pickup & drop up too. You need to earn above USD$75k annually to register and invited to attend.
ANATARA VACATION CLUB
The program consists of 3 level membership depending on your affordability & the credits purchase. There is an option of a $249usd for 2 nights stay at their villa/resort to be used within 2years - inviting you to come back & experience their hotel if you are not interested in joining.
PHI PHI + MAYA BAY + BAMBOO ISLAND TOUR
The movie - The Beach (with Leonardo DiCaprio) was filmed at Maya Bay. To my amusement & amazement it felt like an invasion of foreigners. News have been reported that tourist have caused such environmental damage to the area that they plan to closed to all visitors for 4 months annually starting in June 2018 - to allow the recovery of coral reefs & sea life. Bamboo island was an amazing spot for swimming & relaxation.
I hope these tips would serve some use in planning your trip to Phuket. Happy travels!
