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Phuket is one of Thailand's most well known tourist destinations. In fact, it's nearly a byword if you think about Thai beaches. This tropical isle is renowned for numerous things, like soft white sand, warm water, lots of different activities, and nightlife. A lot of people from all over the world go to the place all year round, which results in a high need for hotels and hostels in Phuket. Apartments and villas also have high demand, helping those who sell or rent them to do brisk business as well.

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The busyness of Phuket, while thrilling and exciting, may sometimes wear out the most fun-loving person. It does not help that there seem to be holidaymakers throughout the area. Nonetheless, there are still ways you can get some quality quiet time from all the tourist traps as well as their crowds. Below are some places anyone residing in accommodations such as Phuket villa rentals should consider going to if they're seeking time from it all:

Hat Mai Khao:

Located in the northwest part of the island, it is the longest beach in the island. Minus the weekends or holidays, you will probably have the place nearly entirely to yourself. Apart from a few high-end hotels, the big creatures of hotels and shopping and nightlife attractions that dot other parts of the island (like Patong, etc.) are not present in the area. You could swim on the beach, but use caution as the waters have quite a bit of an undertow. Should you go there between November to February, you may even watch sea turtles lay eggs on the shore.

Phuket ATV Tours:

This quad bike trip will let you see Phuket's countryside. The trails and tracks of the tour will bring you through the island's rubber plantations, forests, and untouched beaches. It will likewise help you to see and experience other things most travellers here do not, like mingling more with the locals for instance. Try this if you'd like to see Phuket's interior without being bothered by the huge tourist crowds. The tour is typically carried out in small groups, complete with full instruction and helmets.

Khao Sok National Park:

Although this will need one to do a bit of travel (since it is in the mainland, in Surat Thani province), getting there'll be a treat. The park is covered by the oldest tropical rainforests in the world, and has a number of natural attractions like very steep limestone mountains, deep valleys, caves, beautiful lakes, and a wide variety of flora and fauna. Most important of all, significantly less travellers go to the area compared to other resorts. To make the most of it, you should spend around 2-3 days there.

Other than three spots in the list above, there are definitely some more quiet places that guests staying in Phuket apartments or Phuket villa rentals could visit to get away from it all. Finding them will require some research on the web, tourist guidebooks, and through asking other travellers or locals when you arrive.

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Climate: average temperatures above 20 degrees from May until October, long dry summers and short, mild winters.

Currency:Baht

Language:Thai

Capital:Bangkok

Timezone: GMT +7