Now in its 7th year, the Phuket International Blues Rock Festival is an annual event that gives you the chance to enjoy some of the very best performances in blues and rock both by locals and international artistes. The 2012 edition features Chris Thomas King amongst a host of other performers, while past editions have seen such guest artistes as Eric Bibb, Rich Harper, KNIKI, Charlie Musselwhite, Richard Clapton and Disraeli Gears. The festival which donates its proceedings to local charities also offers plenty of opportunities for you to sample local cuisine. Travellers looking for a Phuket resort that offers the very best in contemporary comforts can stay at Anantara Phuket Thailand. Offering luxurious Phuket villas, the resort is an ideal place from which to explore the island.
The Phuket FantaSea is the Thai island’s most acclaimed show. Here you will see hundreds of performers including trapeze artists, as well as performing elephants and other creatures. A mesmerizing storyline blends fantasy and tradition providing great entertainment for spectators. FantaSea also offers a grand buffet and visitors may try out the activities at the theme park in which it is located. Guests may try their hand at the carnival themed games or go shopping at the numerous local stores.
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Lined with idyllic beaches and ocean vistas as far as the eye can see, Patong is one of Thailand’s most popular island paradises. But this captivating holiday destinations is fast gaining a reputation as one of the country’s best night time hotspots with a plethora of late night distractions on offer.
Those on the prowl for a funky nightclub to dance the night away in will have more than just a handful of options in Patong. These include the legendary Banana Disco and Tiger Disco with its cave-like atmosphere. Safari Disco is another highlight in addition to cosy Baya Beach, the newly opened Hollywood Disco and Seduction Discotheque with its chic interiors and classical ambience. Tai Pan, VIP and Club Lime are also great places to mingle with local party goers as they start their night out on the town. Beer connoisseurs on the other hand should head down to Soi Crocodile, Soi Gonzo, Soi Seadragon and Soi Eric where most of Patong’s finest beer bars are concentrated. Black Cat, The Point and Sharky Bar are among the most frequented bars in the area while sports bars don’t get any better than Club Rio and the Aussie Bar.
Live music is also a hot favourite among Patong’s party population and many of the island’s districts are littered with charming music bars and pubs that cater to a variety of musical tastes. Highlights include Molly Malone’s, Scruffy Murphy’s and The Port which is the preferred haunt of African and Filipino music lovers. The city’s best bands also take centre stage at Margarita’s, 2 Black Sheep, Tai Pan and the Hard Rock Café while Rock City attracts rock fans of all ages who love to head bang to cult favourites.
Thais and seasoned visitors alike are seen heading to the specially constructed super arenas down Soi Sai Namyen once the sun sets. As the premier locales in Patong to witness the skilled martial art form of Muay Thai, these boxing stadiums draw in large crowds come night time for a sporting event that is uniquely Thai and entertaining to its core.
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