Tourists visit the old town of Phuket, Thailand, Sept. 13, 2020. Phuket, the largest island of Thailand, lies off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea. It is among the world's finest beach ...

Phuket is one of the biggest travel destinations in the world. In 2022, 9 million tourists visited Thailand’s largest island (down from 15 million in 2018) in search of white-sand beaches, clear ...

When it comes to visiting Thailand, some will opt for the shopping haven in Bangkok, while others will go for the enchanting islands in Phuket. Whether you want to enjoy a peaceful and quiet getaway ...

A sustainability premium is a tough sell -- but what about when Gen Z cruises?When I explored the question of whether cruisers would be willing to pay a sustainability-related premium, the answer I ...

Phuket, Thailand's largest island (360 sq mi/930 sq km—about the size of Singapore), is known as the pearl of the Andaman Sea. The island of Phuket (pronounced poo-KET) is linked to the mainland by ...

Pre-pandemic, Phuket’s Patong Beach was not a place you’d go for peace and quiet. On any given day during high season, this popular Thai beach town would be filled with tourists from all around the ...

Free beaches, friendly locals, and lots of sun — it doesn’t get much better than a trip to this beautiful island. The case for spending a long weekend in Phuket (the most infamous party island in ...