Phuket Activities Articles by hotelATM2008-09-01T07:07:33+00:00hotelATMhttp://hotelATM.com/info/about.htmno-reply@hotelATM.comtag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-221125Phuket Thai Boxingtag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-3692008-09-01T07:07:33+00:00Thai boxing is considered one of the most popular and exciting sports on Phuket Island, Thailand. Thai boxing consists of a martial art style fighting. Punches, lethal kicks, and drama. Thai boxing actually takes place in the Phuket boxing stadium on Phuket Island, Thailand. Although for tourists, some nightly Thai boxing displays are carried out in specially built stadiums along the beach.Top 3 Fishing Groundstag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-37802008-08-31T08:07:33+00:00Some of the earth's most sought-after game fish can be found just off the shores of Phuket Island, Thailand - the Black Marlin, King Mackerel, Barracuda, Shark, Queenfish, Sailfish, Wahoo, Cobia, among several other species. They inhabit the numerous fishing grounds that surround Phuket Island, and each of these sites has its own unique attractions.Muay Thai: Thai boxing in Phuket Islandtag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-37782008-08-29T08:07:33+00:00Muay Thai, or Thai boxing, is one of the fastest growing forms of martial arts in the world. This traditional Thai spectator sport is considered to be one of the country's most popular cultural events.Thai Boxing (Muay Thai)tag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-37772007-12-05T19:01:02+00:00One of the most interesting things to see in Phuket Island, Thailand is Thai Boxing. Thai boxing matches in Phuket Island, Thailand are very popular with the locals, although many western visitors feel that it is very violent.Phuket Boxing Stadiumtag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-37212007-12-05T19:01:02+00:00Muay Thai boxing is one of the most popular sports in Thailand, if not the world. And if you are visiting Phuket, than there is only one place that you must visit if you are fan of Muay Thai boxing, and this place is the Phuket Boxing Stadium. It is here that you can watch world-class Muay Thai boxers fight it out, which is extremely entertaining for all ages. Did you know that Muay Thai boxing is the national sport of Thailand? And what a better place to watch it than in the heart of a culture that absolutely adores Muay Thai boxing.Phuket golf: Laguna Phuket Golf Clubtag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-33792007-12-05T19:01:02+00:00What makes a golf course so unique? Is it is the course itself, or its surroundings? Many golfers have found that golfing on a course that is surrounded by tranquil landscaping and scenery that is out of the ordinary provides them with not only the opportunity for an amazing golfing experience, but also a chance to truly relax while on your golfing vacation. The Laguna Phuket Golf Club, which is formally known Banyan Tree, provides you with one of the most unique and challenging golf courses, as well as dreamlike surroundings.Golf at the Blue Canyon Country Clubtag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-33642007-12-05T19:01:02+00:00It is no secret that the world's greatest golf courses reside in Phuket, Thailand. However, there is one golf course that will give you one of the most unique and pleasurable golfing experience. This is the Blue Canyon Country Club in Phuket, Thailand, which is home to one of the most pristine and pleasurable golfing courses. This golf course was awarded The Best Championship Course in Asia by the Asian Golf Monthly Magazine in 2001, and since then they have further developed and created an amazing golfing experience for all types of golfers.Top 5 Must Do Water Activitiestag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-37812007-12-03T12:01:00+00:00Phuket has earned renown among the world's divers for its fantastic underwater excursions, which cater to the novice and the experienced snorkeler alike. Other water sports like sea canoeing and game fishing await you here in Phuket.Phuket Island Jungle Safaritag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-37902007-12-03T12:00:09+00:00With elephants and rain forests both endangered what better way to experience the thrill of a life time than with a jungle safari on the back of an elephant through the rain forest? Phuket Island has one of the most beautiful rain forests in the world. Visitors have the ability to schedule a tour which includes an elephant trek through the rain forest. There is also a canoe ride down the Sok River.Phuket Island Golftag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-37592007-12-03T10:01:02+00:00Golfing on Phuket Island, Thailand is an experience not soon forgotten. There are many golf courses to choose from on Phuket Island, Thailand.Phuket golf: Phuket Island for Golferstag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-37292007-12-03T05:01:02+00:00For golfers, Phuket Island is a paradise of world-class golf courses overlooking beautiful beaches and lush tropical forests. Many visitors to Phuket Island go for the water and beaches but for golfers, Phuket Island has much more to offer. Only one hour south of Bangkok, Phuket is Thailand's most popular resort area. It also has some of the best golf courses in the world including the Blue Canyon Country Club (Site of the 1998 Johnny Walker Classic), the Thai Muang Beach Resort, Banyan Tree Club, Loch Palm Golf Club, and the Phuket Country Club.4 More Reasons To Gotag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-37942007-12-02T06:00:00+00:00Perhaps after reading the top five reasons to go to Phuket Island you are excited to go, but was curious if there were any other things to see or know about. Well, actually, there are and the following four is the remaining cream of the crop.Water Sports of Phuket Islandtag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-37842007-12-02T06:00:00+00:00If you love water sports, a vacation to Phuket Island will give you many opportunities to participate in the water sports you love. Phuket Island has all types of water sports so no matter if you enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, waterskiing, windsurfing, or sea canoeing, you will not run out of water sports while on your trip to Phuket Island. There are different water sports offerings at each of the 17 beaches around Phuket Island and depending on the time of year, conditions will be perfect for the activity of your choice.Surfing Sites on Phukettag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-37792007-12-02T05:02:03+00:00The Kata beach is a very popular surfing destination in Phuket and it is also the place that hosts the yearly surfing contest. The southern side of the Kata is a place that provides a wonderful surfing experience and hence is often a crowd puller. The environment here is great filled with the Thai hospitality and international standard equipments and offerings, mostly the board riders enjoy a volley after a day enjoying the waves and also a surfer's bar exists in the vicinity.Siam Safari Nature Tourstag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-37752007-12-02T05:02:03+00:00While you are on vacation, there are several things that you can do that will make your time away from the hustle-and-bustle of daily truly unique and refreshing. If you are visiting Phuket, Thailand that you must experience one of the best Phuket nature tours available, and that is at the Siam Safari Nature Tour. This amazing Phuket nature tour will completely take you away from the big lights of the city and immerse you into nature like you have never experienced it. If you have always wanted to walk side-by-side with elephants and experience the vast forests of Phuket, than you will fall in love with this Phuket nature tour.Phuket Island Sportstag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-37442007-12-02T05:02:02+00:00Phuket Island is a popular vacation destination for many reasons. Besides the tropical beauty and sprawling sandy beaches, Phuket Island also has every imaginable activity available including a variety of sports. From quiet and relaxing sports such as fishing and golf, to the most exhilarating sports like rock climbing and bungee jumping, Phuket Island has something for everyone.Phuket for Tennis Playerstag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-37372007-12-02T05:02:02+00:00There is something for everyone on Phuket Island. No matter if your pastime of choice is swimming, scuba diving, golfing, cricket, or anything else. Vacationers can enjoy any type of activity and the amenities for tennis players are no exception. Just about every resort on Phuket Island offers tennis courts complete with equipment rental to meet the needs of their guests. Casual tennis players can enjoy these relaxed courts in a lush tropical setting or avid tennis players can take advantage of Phuket Island's larger selection of advanced tennis facilities.Phuket for Swimmerstag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-37362007-12-02T05:02:02+00:00What better a place for avid swimmers to take the plunge than a lush tropical island? Phuket Island is one of the best places in the world for swimmers with great weather all year round and beautiful beaches with crystal clear water. There are 17 beaches located around Phuket Island and each has brilliant blue water and plenty of sprawling sand to explore.Footballtag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-37112007-12-02T03:01:06+00:00Football is a national pastime in some parts of the world. While it isn't quite a national pastime in Thailand it does play an important social, cultural, and financial role in life throughout Thailand. Football in Phuket Island Thailand is important for the sports bars that show the games and the betting parlors (though not exactly legal) that take bets on their outcomes as well as a few other businesses in between.Phuket Island Golfingtag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-33732006-11-01T01:01:07+00:00If you have a passion for golf, then you need to golf on Phuket Island. Few golf courses can rival the indescribable experience of playing golf against the backdrop of gorgeous white beaches, swaying palms, azure waters and ocean mists. A golf vacation at Phuket Island adds a whole new and exciting twist to golfing as you know it.Golf in Phukettag:hotel-travel-phuket.com,blog-2.post-33722006-11-01T01:01:07+00:00The weather is always tepid on Phuket Island, which means any time of day is the perfect time for a few holes of golf, without worry of cold weather. The rainy season is between April and October, but a few raindrops will not thwart a serious golfer's game on this beautiful island.