The Ultimate 111-Day World Cruise TM
March 8, 2023
Phuket...
A crossroads for trade, Phuket has been a melting pot of Thai, Malay, Chinese and Western influences. Its importance over the past 500 years stemmed from the island's natural resources, which include tin, hardwoods and rubber.
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In the past half-century, Phuket has enjoyed wide popularity as one of the premier travel destinations in Southeast Asia. Travelers are drawn to the island's beaches, crystalline waters, and dramatic, forested hills.
Points of Interest
Hailed as the "Pearl of the Andaman Sea", this island off Thailand's long southern coast boasts a colorful history.