First Time in Phuket? This Guide Has You Covered! 🌴
Why Phuket? Just spent an unforgettable week in Phuket—right before Thai New Year (fewer crowds, perfect weather!). The beaches are unreal turquoise, the sand powder-soft, and the sunsets? Pure magic! 🌅 🚤 Island-Hopping = MUST! Snorkeling tours 🤿: Crews are super friendly (they’ll call you "suay jing jing" = "so pretty!" 💁♀️). Skip Similan Islands if short on time (too far for older folks—my mom loved Phi Phi instead!). Pro tip: Sit at the speedboat’s bow during sunset—pure bliss! Packing Essentials: Phone waterproof case 📱 Water shoes 🩴 Multiple swimsuits 👙 (you’ll want pics at every beach!) ☕ Café Hopping Thai cafés are next-level aesthetic! Brought 10 outfits for 5 days—zero regrets. (Check comments for my top café picks—too many gorgeous pics to post here!) 🦞 Foodie Heaven Seafood Markets: Buy fresh (haggle!) and get it cooked Thai-style—garlic, chili, lime = perfection! Must-try: Giant prawns & mantis shrimp 🦐 Spicy Thai Salads: Ask for cooked shrimp if raw isn’t your vibe. 7-Eleven Finds: Aloe vera gel & snacks are CHEAP and amazing! 🏛️ Culture & Shopping Old Phuket Town: Pastel buildings + quirky shops (budget-friendly meals under ¥200!). Temples: Beautiful but skip the "gold plaque" upsells. 🎯 Extra Activities Shooting ranges 🔫 Muay Thai fights 🥊 Elephant sanctuaries 🐘 Jungle trekking 🌿 Ahem adult shows 😉 #PhuketDiaries #ThaiGirlSummer #IslandVibes