Trip to Phuket

After the devestating December Tsumani, the main revenue of tourism in the stunning island of Phuket was hit very hard. There were claims that many Thais were reluctant to visit due to fears of the island being cursed. But with many extraodinary deals from hotels, airlines, and tour operators, the reboud seems imment for the high season starting next month. The reconstuction in the last nine months of many of the resorts was amazing.


Bear, myself, and my college friend Emmeline who is visiting all ventured to Phuket for a three night work/play adventure. We got some great flight deals and fortunate to have wonderful cousins who offered their timeshare so we had accomodation covered. It was great to get out of the office and enjoy the surroundings of a truely amazing island. The beaches are gorgeous with white sand and prestine green and blue water.

We rented boogie boards one day, laughed loads, and drank booze by the beach. Bear however, accomplished a lot for work, inspecting hotels, smoozing, and negotiating hotel contract rates. He was on point. Especially driving our rented car, which is no small feat because in Thailand they drive on the wrong side of the road (i.e. the U.K.) and locals drive like it's their first time in a car.

You should definitely think about visiting.

~J-Dub