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| The beach beckons: the tranquil waters, pristine | | | | However, many would-be vacationers are |
| sands, friendly faces, scrumptious delicacies and | | | | concerned with not having enough funds for a |
| the alluring charm of an island paradise called | | | | Phuket trip. What should you do when |
| Phuket. Who wouldn’t want to experience | | | | you’re on a tight budget? Luckily, there |
| all these and even more? In Phuket, you can | | | | are several ways to enjoy a well-deserved |
| enjoy a sun-kissed vacation spree with friends or | | | | Phuket holiday for the cash-strapped traveler. |
| family all year round – even while on a | | | | First of all, you must set a budget. Determine |
| budget. | | | | how much you can afford to spend for a Phuket |
| Life’s A Beach in Phuket | | | | holiday. And when in Phuket, keep track of your |
| Phuket is an island-province situated in the | | | | spending. Try to maintain a daily budget and work |
| southern part of Thailand. Being the biggest island | | | | along this figure to keep your costs at bay. |
| in the country, Phuket has no land boundaries. | | | | A little tip: tweak your budget in case you |
| Instead, it is surrounded by bodies of water. | | | | overspend. This way, you have that extra little |
| Located on its west side is the Andaman Sea | | | | cash to spend around, even get to splurge on |
| while off its east coast are several bays. The | | | | that great island souvenir you wish to bring home. |
| coast of Phuket is known worldwide for its | | | | If you are charging with that nifty plastic card of |
| magnificent white sand beaches. Add this to the | | | | yours, make sure that you are paying off your |
| rich culture and tropical climate of Thailand and | | | | bills within 90 days to avoid unnecessary interests |
| you just got yourself a ticket to a perfect | | | | and other charges. |
| vacation. | | | | Book Early |
| This tropical paradise is hot and humid throughout | | | | It is also better to book in advance as rates go |
| the year, with the high season starting from | | | | high during peak months. It’s also wise to |
| November up to May. Mornings and afternoons | | | | make your airline reservations early. Saving on |
| can be quite sunny and clear during the summer | | | | cash, however, doesn’t mean you have |
| monsoon season. May to October is considered | | | | to stay at an el cheapo hotel. If you book early, |
| the cool season but is still great for beach-going. | | | | you can choose which place to stay in at an |
| This said, a getaway in Phuket can always be | | | | affordable rate without compromising on the |
| enjoyed come rain or shine. | | | | quality of your vacation. |