Once again, I am surprised because my assumptions were not true. I was expecting Phuket to be a seedy hole full of hookers and fat old European tourists. This small slice of the Phuket "community" hang out at Patong, but Phuket is so much more than that little stinky beach.
More ice white sand that Thailand is famous for, amazing mountains dashing into the sea, azure blue water promising amazing diving and swimming and really friendly locals going about their daily business. I can understand how someone would want to head here from western Europe for a couple of weeks to park up on the beach. Phuket gets two thumbs up.
