Originally Posted by
rs.alterego
Hi,
My wife and me plan to visit Phuket and BKK for 3 days each.
For Phuket:
1) Since we just have 21/2 days, is it worth making a visit to Phi Phi islands?
2) Is Phuket Fantasea worth the money?
3) Any "decent" massage/spas places? I believe the ones at the hotels are pretty steep? How much should I expect to pay?
4) Again regarding night-life, places where the two of us could have a good time without feeling akward?
Bangkok:
1) Again 21/2 days here...Is it worth visiting the croc farm or the floating market since I believe they are far away?
2) Best way to locate "decent" spas?
Currency Exchange:
Are Credit Cards widely accepted?
Best place to get BAHT's?
Thanks!
Get your baht at the airport. Though there is some disagreement - in Thailand the bank rate is the bank rate - no matter the location. Most exchange places will be happy to give you small change too - so ask for it.
Best to NOT use credit cards - use cash. Thailand is safer than "back home" and carrying a bit of cash about is not a problem. Just be discrete with it.
"Decent" spas are everywhere - assume that most are decent. Where are you staying? Phuket is a big island and it is hard to recommend somewhere without knowing your location.
Only my opinion, FantaSea is mediocre at best.
I am not sure that Phi Phi is worth the visit - I would, personally, probably prefer to just hang out on a beach and relax. But, that's just me!
On Phuket, you can feel comfortable almost everywhere. Go, enjoy!