--- title: "Phuket" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Phuket." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/phuket" locale: "en" --- # Phuket Primary place hint: Phuket ## Breadcrumbs [Asia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/asia) > [Thailand](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/thailand) > [Southern Thailand](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/southern-thailand) > [Phuket](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/phuket) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/phuket) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Phuket ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Phuket with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/phuket/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site offering structured destination guides, comparison tools, and practical trip-planning resources. Their Phuket destination guide is a well-rounded planning resource, covering Old Town, Patong Beach, Phi Phi boat trips, temples, markets, diving, and broader island context. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/thailand-travel-tips/phuket/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on practical ways to travel cheaper and longer. His Phuket guide is useful for budget-focused travelers, combining things to do with costs, savings tips, transportation, accommodation, and planning basics. - [The Poor Traveler](https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/06/phuket-itinerary-thailand/) (thepoortraveler.net) The Poor Traveler is a practical budget-travel and itinerary site with detailed logistics, DIY guides, and sample trip plans. Their Phuket guide offers practical value through budget planning, itinerary ideas, tourist spots, hotel suggestions, tours, and DIY trip details. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/best-things-to-do-in-phuket/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal adventure stories. Their Phuket roundup gives readers a broad, useful selection of 33 things to do, including places to visit and day-trip ideas around the island. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/things-to-do-in-phuket/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource focused on destination guides and sustainable travel income. Their Phuket article is a helpful starting point for comparing 21 things to do across beaches, nightlife, attractions, and places to visit around the island. - [Nomad is Beautiful](https://nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/where-to-stay-in-phuket/) (nomadisbeautiful.com) Nomad is Beautiful is a digital nomad and travel site focused on location-independent work, long-term travel, and practical resources. Their Phuket accommodation guide is practical for narrowing down where to stay, with comparisons across neighborhoods, beaches, hotels, villas, and hostels. - [Girl About The Globe](https://www.girlabouttheglobe.com/best-areas-to-stay-in-phuket/) (girlabouttheglobe.com) Girl about the Globe is a solo female travel blog focused on conscious travel, confidence-building, and practical planning resources. Their Phuket guide gives solo travelers a useful way to compare areas to stay, supported by accommodation suggestions for planning an independent trip. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/phuket-beaches/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a travel site covering destination guides, family travel, travel advice, and practical trip inspiration. Their Phuket beaches article is a good fit for beach-focused planning, highlighting 15 coastal options to consider for an island itinerary. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/phuket-itinerary/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, sustainable tourism coverage, and visual travel storytelling. Their three-day Phuket itinerary gives short-stay visitors a structured and helpful plan for organizing time on the island in 2026. - [Be My Travel Muse](https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/phuket-itinerary/) (bemytravelmuse.com) Be My Travel Muse is a solo female travel blog and travel business focused on adventurous, nature-led, and women-focused travel. Her three-day Phuket itinerary is a strong match for travelers wanting a compact plan across sun, sea, beaches, food, nightlife, and extra local tips. - [Dreams in Heels](https://dreamsinheels.com/5-day-phuket-itinerary/) (dreamsinheels.com) Dreams in Heels is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with Latina travel perspectives, destination posts, and personal storytelling. Her five-day Phuket itinerary gives travelers a well-rounded plan for beaches, culture, nature, and broader trip planning on Thailand’s largest island. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/is-phuket-safe/) (abrokenbackpack.com) A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destination guides, remote work, and living abroad. Their Phuket safety article is a practical resource for visitors preparing a trip, with guidance on safer areas and tips for solo and female travelers. - [Girl Eat World](https://girleatworld.net/old-phuket-town/) (girleatworld.net) Girl Eat World is a food and travel blog publishing itineraries, food stories, and practical destination guides. Their Old Phuket Town guide is helpful for understanding what to expect from this specific part of Phuket before building it into an itinerary. - [24 Hours Layover](https://24hourslayover.com/james-bond-island-phuket/) (24hourslayover.com) 24 Hours Layover is a solo female and family travel blog focused on short itineraries, travel hacks, and practical planning. Their James Bond Island guide offers practical value by explaining how to get there from Phuket and what a related boat trip may include. - [Green Global Travel](https://greenglobaltravel.com/gibbon-conservation-in-phuket-thailand/) (greenglobaltravel.com) Green Global Travel is a sustainability-focused travel site centered on ecotourism, wildlife conservation, responsible travel, and green living. Their Phuket Gibbon Conservation Center article is a thoughtful ecotourism resource, covering the rehabilitation center, why it matters, and ways visitors can help. ## Travel Videos - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M39yvRJVdwo) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a travel channel by a British couple living in Bangkok, sharing travel vlogs, advice, hotel tours, and destination guides. This Phuket guide video gives a practical overview of things to do, including beaches, Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, Old Town, markets, viewpoints, classes, and day trips. - [Brian and Carrie](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ENlqs8_Bjw) (youtube.com) Brian and Carrie is a travel channel focused on affordable travel, long-term travel experience, and practical guidance from Brian and Carrie. This guide video is helpful for choosing where to stay in Phuket, comparing beach areas such as Kata, Karon, Patong, and Kamala Beach.