Phuket to Cyprus

Being a largest island of Thailand, Phuket is almost 48 km in length and around 21 km wide in size. This island is located in the Southern Thailand, on the west-facing Andaman Sea shoreline. The city nestles in mild Andaman Sea waters on Thailand's Indian Ocean coastline which is almost 862 kilometres far from the south of Bangkok. Phuket enjoys a rich and colourful vibrant history that lures a large number of tourist all across the world. This island generally experiences a hot and humid climate throughout the year. Its hot season is usually considered to be started from the month of March to early May. Phuket is considered as a main melting pot of Buddhists, Thai-Chinese, Muslims and sea gypsies as well. Here, you will find majority of Muslims in the rural areas. If you are coming by plane then Phuket International Airport is located in the north of the island. It is Thailand's second largest hub as well. There are number of frequent flights to and from Bangkok as well as some of the direct flights towards many other major airports in the region which include Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, and some of the direct charters to Europe and Australia as well. It is large island and one can easily find some form of transport to get around conveniently. Here, public transport is limited and you can take taxi and tuk-tuks to reach one place to another. There are some of the major tourist destinations which include AC's Phuket Fishing Park, Chalong Temple, Crocodile Farm, Phuket Aquarium, Phuket Butterfly Garden and Insect World, Phuket FantaSea, Prom Thep Cape, Waterfalls and many others that attract large number of travellers from one place to another. One can do lots of interesting things here in Phuket like swimming, snorkelling, diving, yachting, jet-skiing and parasailing which are the most popular activities on the island. Some of the other common activities are Freediving, windsurfing, kite surfing, wakeboarding and deep sea fishing. There are few popular kite surfing locations such as Nai Yang in summer and Chalong Bay in winter season. Sea Canoeing is a famous and the most popular activity in the Phang Nga Bay. MakeMyTrip.com is a famous online travel portal where you can do online air ticket booking. Get number of profitable deals online and save as much time as you can.

The legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, Cyprus is every inch the Mediterranean- a tapestry of sublime beaches, ancient wonders, dramatic landscapes, terracotta pottery and the obligatory party resorts! Nissi & Makronissos are the perfect white sand beaches with clear waters and popular partying spot in Ayia Napa. Head to Episkopi for kite surfing, scuba diving and windsurf boarding. Or the family friendly Protaras, famous for outdoor seafood restaurants, beaches and views. Rent a boat to spot lagoons at Blue Lagoon in Akamas. Hire a car for day trips to Paphos (stunning coastlines), hike to the Troodos Mountains (picturesque villages with local attractions). Explore the Caledonia Falls in Platres, swim in the green water at Adonis Baths near Paphos. Hop on a jeep safari, pass through beautiful vineyards, forests and mountain villages. Wander the outdoor market of Omodos, one of the oldest monasteries in Cyprus. While strolling the cities, you can spot the preserved ancient burial site of The Tombs of the Kings, World Heritage Site Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, to the medieval ruins of Saint Hilarion Castle. Or the charming cobblestone street villages of Pano Lefkara, Lofou and Kato-Drys, where ladies practice traditional skills like weaving and lacework. Tantalize your taste buds with the local cuisine heavily influenced by Turkish, Greek and Middle Eastern food cultures; Hummus, Kebabs, Afelia (pork cooked in red wine), Sheftalia (Cypriot sausages), Souvlaki (chicken, pork or lamb skewers) and sweet treats like Rice Puddings and Baklava. Find the many treasures and delights of this paradisiacal island; you can book your flights with MakeMyTrip India.