Phuket, Thailand
Our honeymoon took us to the beautiful island of Phuket.
Observations:
The geology, cannabis outlets and mosquitos of Thailand caught my attention:
1 – Geology
The geology of the miniture islands just of Phuket look martian.
2 – Cannabis outlets
We were blown away by the number of cannabis outlets.
3 – Mosquitos
The only down side of our holiday, was the dreaded mosquitos.
Ratings of our stay:
I’ve rated aspects of our stay and places we visited below.
Hotel: The Surin
Situated on the beautiful beach, The Surin was our first hotel stayWe had a spectacular 7 night stay at The Surin in May 2025 as part of our honeymoon. The resort’s location, set on a stunning beach, is a wow-factor. It really is as good as the pictures show, with soft golden sand and aqua blue clear waters (though waves do create sediment from sand displacement).
The pool area is situated right on the beach and offers a delightful area to relax, with views across the ocean all day right through to sunset. A gentle, warm sea breeze offers a pleasant break from the high temperatures.
Breakfast, which is included in the stay, was good quality and offered a wide range of usual foods with a couple of chef stations for egg/omelette and crepes/pancakes.
On-site restaurants offer a delicious array of menus (Authentic Thai at the Beach restaurant, Tasty Italian) our meals averaged circa £100 including 1 or 2 drinks.
The room was clean and pleasant, perfectly in-keeping with what you’d expect at a Thai tropical beach resort. I noticed some reviews on here mark the room decor down which I don’t agree with – if you’re wanting simple authenticity that sits perfectly in its surroundings then the rooms are a perfect fit. Those looking for shiny and bling accommodation might want to try a Dubai hotel instead. The housekeeping team were fantastic at keeping our room clean and tidy, topping up with aromatic candles and cookies at turndown.
The on-site gym overlooks the sea and is regularly topped up with drinks and fruit refreshments.
It’s the small touches that set The Surin apart include, good quality attire including flip flops, hats, fans and umbrellas/parasols – we made good use of them all.
Our top tips: 1- take insect repellant as it’s not possible to sit outside in an evening without being bitten. 2- prepare for a workout every time you leave your room as access to anywhere on the resort requires stairs. 3- consider visiting the shops and restaurants just outside the resort for cheaper alternatives, particularly alcohol. 4- for an extra special treat, try one of the restaurants at Amanpuri resort (next door), you can book this via The Surin reception team and you’ll get free buggy collection/drop-off.
Stay highlights: the beach, the food, the views.
Stay lowlights: mosquitoes.
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(Overall rating 89/100)
Street Market
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Hotel: Six Senses Yao Noi
Situated on the stunning island of Yao Noi, this eco resort welcomed us for the second half of our honeymoon.
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(Overall rating 89/100)
TukTuk tour of Yao Noi
We decided to spend a day visiting Lindos, home of the Acropolis (ancient greek fort). The hotel is situated on a direct bus r
James Bond Island
We decided to spend a day visiting Lindos, home of the Acropolis (ancient greek fort). The hotel is situated on a direct bus r
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Miscellaneous experiences or things that caught our attention.
Another (but very different) Sensatori experience
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Our r. (Overall Holiday Rating 95/100)
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Date of visit: 2 May to 18 May 2025