Phuket Beaches – Places to visit
Thailand has been a renowned tourist destination for people all across the world. With crystal clear water and velvety sand, Phuket beach is known as the ‘Pearl of the South’. Hundreds and thousands of tourists pack their bags and fly here to take a break to release some stress from their hectic lives and spend a few quality vacations at the hands of the locals, who own one of the best hotels, restaurants, villas and spas in the world.
People who find the Sun irresistible and have few chances to witness it glow brightly in the blue sky above, should set sail immediately to Phuket beaches where the Sun dwells to provide its warmth to the people.
There are many beaches to choose from in Phuket. Karon beach is one of the best vacation spots. A clean white beach and many facilities and activities are present for the holiday goers to stay busy. The attractions are the best part of the beach. Karon Circle permits visitors observe the honoring sculptures of the labor force in the agriculture and tin-mining industries found at the north end of the area. Roger Moore alias James Bond fans will especially be thrilled to visit the location of the film-set of The Man with the Golden Gun.
If people wish to buy souvenirs for friends and relatives, street-side vendors may be found and shopping centers are present. Items such as handicrafts, Thai silk and many others can be bought. Remarkable arts and crafts can be found if one is lucky. Original master pieces can be purchased via the artist community where one can find talented Thai artists that live off this trade.
The Patong beach is another vacation spot that is a must visit. Divided into two parts, the Northern part of the Patong accommodates golden sands and crystal clear and shallow waters. On the other hand, the Southern part has a few resorts and is best known for its locality at the river mouth that facilitates several fishing boats to be anchored here, which links it to a fisherman village.
The Patong Beach can aid to every need of the tourist. Sun beds, public rest rooms, aquatic sports, jet skiing and parasailing, however, all of these facilities require payment, even the public rest rooms. Aquatic sports such as wakeboarding, waterskiing, kayaking and windsurfing are available for the tourist to enjoy and seek the thrill that they may not find back in their native countries.
Similarly, the Kata Beach similarly is also divided into two groups, Kata Yai and Kata Noi. Noth offer a relaxing atmosphere and each provides something unique for the guests. The Kata beach is excellent for families as it relatively warmer than the other beaches. For many, Kata acts as a distinction between the frantic swiftness of Patong and some of the calmer beaches in Phuket.
The Kata beach provides activities ranging from snorkeling to surfing. Contrasting from other islands in proximity to Phuket Island, Kata beach offers the ideal destination for a family trip. 
