Phuket with Kids from India: A Slower 5-Day Plan for Families
Phuket is one of the easier international holidays for a family from India. The flight is short by long-haul standards, Indian food is not hard to find, and there is plenty to do on a day when the sea is not cooperating. The mistake most families make is treating it like a couples' trip with children added on: a boat every day, a late night in Patong, and a tired, cranky Day 4. Here is a slower way to plan it. Pick the base before you pick the activities Phuket is bigger than it looks on a map, and a 45-minute taxi ride feels long with a small child. Your hotel area decides how much of the holiday you spend in a car. Kata and Karon: the usual first choice for families. The beaches are long, there are restaurants within walking distance, and the evenings are calmer than in Patong. Bang Tao and Laguna: resort-style stays with big pools. Good if the children would happily spend half their time in the water at the hotel, but you will take taxis to go anywhere. Patong: the m...