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Phuket

Goes past the standard Bangkok/Chiang Mai family narrative by building a Thailand itinerary around Phuket's mix of calm swimming beaches, elephant sanctuaries, and easy day-trip islands for younger children.

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The Best Things to Do in Phuket

A ranked, opinionated guide to Phuket's best days out — from the Sino-Portuguese streets of the old town to the last clear-water window before monsoon closes the Similan Islands.

Alex Moreau

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Phuket with Kids: A Family Itinerary Beyond the Beach Resorts

Phuket beyond Patong: which beaches are safe for young swimmers, where to base your family, and how to fit an ethical elephant sanctuary and Phang Nga Bay into a manageable week.

Priya Raman

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