Hills and beaches are the most preferred locations for a honeymoon. Every honeymoon couple wants to make their honeymoon period special and unforgettable. But, at the same time, they also remain confused and cannot decide between hills and beaches. While some couples prefer a tropical environment and want to soak up their bodies in the sunlight by taking some sunbath by the side of the sea, a few couples want to get lost in the valley in cold weather and create romantic moments. Another group of honeymoon couples focuses on exploring delicious cuisines and putting on some extra love as well as weight. If you fall in the third and unique category, then what are you waiting for? Brace yourselves, call your travel agent and ask him/her to book your tour package to Phuket for a romantic vacation a couple can ever imagine of.
People who already have visited Phuket call it to be the land of smiles because no one returns to their home with a sad face after visiting this part of Thailand. It is situated in the southernmost part of the country, approximately 862 km from the south of Bangkok and on the westernmost side of the Andaman Sea. The adventure-loving couples can visit this place to explore the most delicious cuisines that can be a perfect treat to their taste buds, culture and tradition, temples, and scenic beauty as well. The couples in Phuket have thousands of options to see, indulge in, or enjoy. No one ever gets bored here due to its active nightlife, turquoise water, and lush nature which is very attractive.
Phuket has more than 30 mesmerizing beaches that are known to be embracing pristine white sand, lovely palm trees, and glittering turquoise water. Out of all the 30 beaches, Patong beach is the most beautiful one which is known for its lively vibe and fun activities. Due to its popularity, it is considered to be one of the busiest beaches in Phuket. Other famous beaches include Kata Beach, Karon Beach, Kamala Beach, and many more.
Phuket is not only famous for its beaches and delicious cuisine but it also offers fun activities equally. Though honeymoon couples mostly prefer this place, this place has something to offer to people of all ages, be it a child, youth, or old. Some of the fun activities that newly married couples can opt for to add some extra charm to their boring lives are:
Phuket can equally be a fun place and a place of religious as well as cultural importance. It is one of the culturally rich places with a number of Buddhist temples throughout the island. One of the famous Buddhist temples is Phuket’s Big Buddha which is an ideal place for tourists who want some zen and spirituality to brighten up their lives.
It is a National Park and is also known as Ao Phang Nga National Park. This Park is mainly famous for its limestone cliffs and rock formations. Apart from this, this Park is also surrounded by mangrove forests and small islands that the honeymoon couples can explore during their Phuket trip. Interestingly, there is an island here by the name of Koh Tapu that people call James Bond island because of its special appearance in a Bond film.
It has been declared a Ramsar site of International significance in the year 2002. Phang Nga comprises approximately 42 islands, accompanied by shallow waters as well as intertidal forested wetlands. There are more than 28 species of mangrove that inhabit this area along with varied species of seagrass beds as well as coral reefs. It is an ideal location for couples who want to connect with nature and explore wildlife. The couples can get to know about the diversity existing between a wide number of species of flora and fauna.
This National Park also has approximately 88 bird species and critically endangered and threatened species which include the Malaysian plover and Asiatic dowitcher. This National Park is also home to more than 82 species of fish, 18 species of reptiles, and 17 mammalian species. Some of them are as follows:
Considered to be the most vibrant beach in Phuket, Hat Patong never fails to amaze its visitors with its surreal beauty and an active nightlife. The honeymoon couples wanting to add some thrill and fun to their lives need to land themselves up on this beach. Couples can plan for a night's stay and book accommodations by contacting their travel agent because this beach offers the best accommodation facilities within budget. Since the vibe here is very fresh, dynamic, and active, it is mostly preferred by the youths as well as honeymoon couples.
Another vibrant beach called Karon Noi beach in Phuket attracts a lot of tourists every year due to its soft white sand as well as shallow water under the clear, azure sky. The crowd here is comparatively less and is considered to be one of the tranquil private beaches of Phuket.
A fishing village situated in the heart of Thailand, this village is also known as Ko Panyi and is mostly preferred by tourists as a lunch destination. It is so because this village offers some of the best cuisines of Thailand that the honeymoon couples can try out and experiment with their taste. There are a number of seafood restaurants present in this village for the increasing number of tourists with each passing year.
Also known to be the surfing capital of Phuket, Kata beach is famous for its soft sand as well as the clear sky but is less populated as compared to other beaches of Phuket. Not only picturesque landscapes, but this beach also offers a number of fun activities that couples can try and explore an unknown adventurous side of their personality. This 1.5 km-long beach by the side of the Andaman Sea remains covered by pandanus as well as tropical almond trees that tend to enhance the natural beauty and serenity. The couples can try out surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, diving, snorkeling, and swimming while being on Kata Beach.
Thailand is famous all over the World for its mouth-watering cuisines. The cuisines are not only delightful to the taste buds but they are also known to have the best aroma, seasoning as well as appetizing features. Phuket has something to offer people of different tastes, be it a food stall by the side of a street or luxurious restaurants. Some of the most famous and common delicious cuisines that couples cannot afford to miss are as follows:
Therefore, Phuket can be an amazing honeymoon destination for romantic couples who want to try out dishes of different cultures and ethnicities to rejuvenate their taste buds. If you are bored of your regular meals and want to switch to something extremely delicious and mouth-watering but healthy at the same time, Phuket is the perfect place for you. The cuisines prepared here are with less spice or oil which can help the foodie couples to check their weight also. Thus, honeymoon couples can enjoy their honeymoon and eat as much as possible without putting on much weight.
The best time to visit Phuket is from November to February because it is the ideal time to lounge and relax on the beach and enjoy some water sports too.