Phuket – Thailand’s most visited destination, famed for its many beaches and surrounding island cruising is now named in ‘The World’s Greatest Places of 2023’.
Fab for Families
Phuket is included in Time Magazine’s coveted annual list and it has been noted how the country has upped its family appeal, including the grand opening of ‘Carnival Magic’ in September 2022. The country’s first culturally-focused theme park offers 40 acres of fun sandwiched between verdant mountains and sandy shores. It re-creates the traditional festivals and market fairs found throughout the Kingdom in a dazzling array of neon lights.
In describing Phuket’s delights for families, Time noted other reasons that Phuket is a ‘Great Place’ to visit. These include the Volun-tourism initiatives, such as the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary – inviting visitors to help feed the animals and providing education about elephant communication and behavior.
Fun & Fantasy
Another major family attraction is ‘Andamanda Phuket’, a Thai heritage-themed waterpark that opened in 2022 and embraces the local Thai culture. The park is about 100,000m² and highlights include 12 different slides, a 10,000m² artificial sea that generates waves up to three meters high, a 300m long man-made beach, 53,000m² packed with kids’ rides, and an array of food & drink establishments. The entire park features a “Thai Legend Meets Fantasy” concept that showcases Thai art and culture.
Also generating excitement is the upcoming arrival of the ‘Disney 100 Village’. The attraction will feel like a mini Disney-themed playground, complete with a lifestyle and shopping zone, exhibitions, fun spaces and photo spots.
Sensational Superyachting
Superyacht visitors have made Phuket the ‘Superyacht Hub of Asia Pacific’, and now the island city offers more major attractions to enjoy between island yachting voyages. “The Land of Smiles is happily welcoming back Superyachts. Thailand, specifically Phuket and the surrounding provinces of Phang Nga, Krabi and Phi Phi, along with the eastern Gulf of Thailand, is an increasingly popular superyacht cruising destination”, notes Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) co-founder, Gordon Fernandes. He adds, “Now, more than ever, Thailand is back as a must-visit destination. With flat seas, warm temperatures and spectacular scenery, the ‘Land of Smiles’ is an ideal and luxurious option for superyachts”.
Phuket is a paradise for island cruising, and now the island’s family-themed attractions are receiving worldwide attention as recognised by Time Magazine’s ‘World’s Greatest Places 2023’.
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