AquaBob
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A group of us (9 in total) are flying into Phuket at the end of October until about the 19th of November. Some of us are OW divers interested in taking an advanced course; some are non-divers interested in taking an OW course. A few of us are not divers and are just interested in a nice vacation. We're also looking for recommendations for places to stay. We're not particularly interested in the resort experience, but may consider it for part of the time. Would it make sense to stay at a resort that offers the training that we're looking for? Are there any deals to be had if accommodations and diving are booked together?
So far, the only thing that has been booked are flights in/out of Phuket. We're looking for recommendations on where to go for good diving/training and a relaxing vacation. Not really interested in wild night life or raucous partying, although some decent restaurants would be nice.
It looks like there are plenty of areas with mixed reviews. We have considered staying around Phuket, or going over to Phi Phi. Now that I've been browsing the Thailand forum, it looks like there are plenty of other places to consider. The possibilities seem endless.
Anyone with experience in the area, please help?
Where are your MUST SEE sites?
Where are your MUST AVOID areas?
Also, we're looking for recommendations for a decent dive operator/training centre.
Given that we will be there for almost three weeks, we should have the luxury of moving around a bit if if makes sense.
Thanks for any advice you can give.
So far, the only thing that has been booked are flights in/out of Phuket. We're looking for recommendations on where to go for good diving/training and a relaxing vacation. Not really interested in wild night life or raucous partying, although some decent restaurants would be nice.
It looks like there are plenty of areas with mixed reviews. We have considered staying around Phuket, or going over to Phi Phi. Now that I've been browsing the Thailand forum, it looks like there are plenty of other places to consider. The possibilities seem endless.
Anyone with experience in the area, please help?
Where are your MUST SEE sites?
Where are your MUST AVOID areas?
Also, we're looking for recommendations for a decent dive operator/training centre.
Given that we will be there for almost three weeks, we should have the luxury of moving around a bit if if makes sense.
Thanks for any advice you can give.