Phuket is famous and that is a fact no one can argue with. It has a growing presence among the tourists looking to find a different kind of holiday that only this tropical paradise can offer. But is the island the only thing you can enjoy? For a trip of 3-4 days, the island is sufficient but what if you have some spare days to spend and you kind of do not want to waste it on the things you have enjoyed days before? The James Bond Island would be an ideal place to soak in some more tropical experiences. It is obvious that the island is named for the character featured in the 1974 movie The Man with the Golden Gun. The full course of trip to this location includes a visit to a fishermen village Koh Pan-Yee, the Temple of Suwankuha, and the James Bond Island, which is located in Phang Nga Bay. The trip costs from 1500 baht. Koh Phi Phi is another famous landmark from Thailand you should visit if you have the time. Ever seen the movie The Beach? The famous Maya Bay featured heavily in the movie is located in the Koh Phi Phi Leh, one of the islands that make up the whole Koh Phi Phi region (the other being Koh Phi Phi Don).

Tourists from Phuket with bandar bola typically visit Koh Phi Phi during the day trip. A boat connecting Phuket with Koh Phi Phi costs 500 baht. You can either choose to stay at the Koh Phi Phi Don or head on to Koh Phi Phi Leh with a long tail boat in the morning. If you opt for the latter, make sure you go early in the morning to avoid crowds.

Koh Yao Yai can be an alternative. It is the largest island around the much bigger Phuket Island. Koh Yao Yai is still less visited which is why it is perfect for anyone looking to stray off the conventional tracks. The island can be reached with a boat for a cost of anywhere from 100 to 200 baht. Taking a motorbike along will cost additional fee. Don’t forget to make time to get to Krabi and Tiger Cave temple. Krabi is a city located just three hours away from Phuket by bus. The city itself is not something extraordinary but the Tiger Cave temple there is a breathtaking spot to pay a visit to.

When is the best time to travel to Phuket? This is a question with an answer that depends heavily on the season. The simplest answer would be when it is not rainy season. This, however, is not a fixed solution. As a country located near the equator, Thailand has two seasons: dry and wet; and Phuket is not at all different. Make sure you book your holiday for the dry season because traveling during the wet season is a total bummer. Still, even during the dry season occasional rainfall may occur. But here’s the catch: By occasional, it could mean a heavy rain for straight two days without a significant pause. But following those miserable two days, it could lead to a week of dryness, which you should rejoice as it means you can check island-hopping off your travel wish list. You would not be so wrong to pick June or any other months during the dry season to go to Phuket but humidity would be so low your skin would start to wrinkle. It is advised that you take the trip within December through March. During this course of time, the weather is tempered enough. Humidity is average and plenty of cool breeze is there to provide you with total comfort.

Temperature during this period would be anywhere from 24 to 32 degree C. April to May marks the hottest period in Phuket. Temperature during this period spikes from 27 to 36 degree Celsius. You would be at risk of catching rainfall if you go there in the period of June-August as during this the occasional rain mentioned before occurs. Avoid traveling to Phuket in a period of September to November as not only will you see rain on daily basis, it would be pouring hard during this period.

Accommodations should not be that big of a problem in Phuket. Plenty of hotels and homestays are to be found around the area with tariffs ranging from backpacker-friendly to world-class resorts. Even at a low rate, the hotel you get is reasonable quality-wise. If you are traveling on a budget, you should stick with B&B accommodation. You may not be treated to a view of a hall-like lobby or a nice swimming pool but at least you get to take a rest for when the night falls. Be patient when you are looking for the place you have booked. Some of the small inns are tucked in between stores or shops so keep a sharp eye out.