Advice for split stay in Phuket
Jul 14, 2008 | 9:55 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Canada
Posts: 41
Advice for split stay in Phuket
Hello:
I am looking at a possible vacation at the end of this month in Phuket (2 adults, son age 7 and daughter age 2). We are looking to spend 5 days at the club med and 5 at the Jw Marriot. Do you know how far these two properties are apart? Has anyone stayed at the club med? I would appreciate any feedback and any other suggestions of activities to do with our children.
I am looking at a possible vacation at the end of this month in Phuket (2 adults, son age 7 and daughter age 2). We are looking to spend 5 days at the club med and 5 at the Jw Marriot. Do you know how far these two properties are apart? Has anyone stayed at the club med? I would appreciate any feedback and any other suggestions of activities to do with our children.
Jul 15, 2008 | 7:45 am
#2
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: montreal
Posts: 305
The Club Med is nice but nothing like the JW. They're on opposite sides of the island so you'd need at least 30 minutes to taxi from one to the other. The Marriott property is more about relaxing, the Club Med is more about activity. The Club Med property is surrounded by other hotels, shops and touristic sites, so it will be the lively part of your trip. The JW is more secluded.
As for kids, I can't offer anything specific, but consider hiring a full time nanny to help you out. Check around and you should be able to find plenty of candidates more than happy with $50/day. They might even pick up some Thai!
As for kids, I can't offer anything specific, but consider hiring a full time nanny to help you out. Check around and you should be able to find plenty of candidates more than happy with $50/day. They might even pick up some Thai!
Jul 18, 2008 | 7:09 am
#5
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: montreal
Posts: 305
Riptides tend to be very localized, sporadic and generally occur on beaches with a gradual sandy slope. I've not seen a single one in Phuket. The water may be choppy, however, and you may not find that to your liking. You may also find some big waves at some beaches. The more sheltered beach areas (like Patong) are pretty good.
I can't recommend a specific snorkeling trip, but you'd do pretty well going out to Phi Phi. If one side of the island is rough, the other side is usually OK. If you go to Phi Phi, make it worth your while and stay one or two nights. Don't try to make a day trip of it, it's just too rushed and there's plenty to see at Phi Phi.
I can't recommend a specific snorkeling trip, but you'd do pretty well going out to Phi Phi. If one side of the island is rough, the other side is usually OK. If you go to Phi Phi, make it worth your while and stay one or two nights. Don't try to make a day trip of it, it's just too rushed and there's plenty to see at Phi Phi.