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John Gray's SeaCanoe delivers high-quality tropical eco-tourism adventures guaranteed to expand your awareness. Every trip is your own documentary combining kayaking, nature, culture, great food and recreation. The new "Hong by Starlight " trip avoids daytime crowds and amplifies the serenity of early years. We believe in the proper kayak for local conditions, so in warm water we use sit-on-top "Ocean Kayaks" whenever possible. Extremely stable and comfortable SOTAR inflatable sea kayaks are excellent for culture, birding, photography, natural history, open ocean coastlines and tidal sea caves.

Thailand is a country of truly amazing natural beauty, with many uninhabited islands forming national marine parks. Lanta Sailing is based on Koh Lanta, Thailand, a beautiful island with options for all kinds of travellers, yet well away from the hectic city life found on some of the larger islands. Spend a leisurely day sailing around the untouched beauty of the southern Andaman Sea. Thoroughly unwind as the wind takes you from island to island, where you can drop anchor to snorkel, have a swim, explore the uninhabited islands or just relax onboard the boat. For the safety and piece of mind of the passengers, we operate with full compliance to Coast Guard Safety Regulations and provide full insurance for all charters. Tourism Authority of Thailand License 33/2690.

Seen while exploring caves on a deserted island

On our tours, you will visit beautiful islands, places to swim and caves to explore. Our shallow draft vessel is able to enter places that larger vessels cannot. We avoid the over populated tourist destinations and concentrate on finding a peaceful place for you to enjoy your tropical island experience. On our 11 meter sloop, we carry a maximum of 10 passengers, often less, so you can be sure of a relaxing day away from the crowds. All ages are welcome. Tourism Authority of Thailand License 33/2314. Click here to contact them directly from our site.

Tam Eng (Soi Ramanee 6, Phuket City)

If you love handmade products, this is the shop for you! Located in Phuket City on Soi Ramanee. All the articles are handmade crafts and many are made by charities and support organizations, such as the Life Home Project, which provides care and shelter for women and children with HIV/Aids living in Phuket. Products include tissue boxes, t-shirts, Thai silks, hats, ornaments and many more. Products come from all over Thailand. Necklaces and bracelets made with different types of stone are also featured in this shop. The shop may be a bit difficult to locate at first, so the easiest way is to take a bus or tuk-tuk into Phuket City from anywhere on the island, and from there, take a local tuk-tuk and tell the driver Soi Ramanee 6 (pronounced SOY, RAMA-NEE, SIX). If you need assistance getting there, please dial 076-214-537 for the owner and she can talk to your driver, or you can dial 087-8970-492 and they can talk to your driver in Thai to give directions to the shop.

We are open everyday all year around and are welcoming you to come and dive with us. Diving from the Phi Phi Islands and surrounding areas, as well as snorkelling in the Phi Phi Islands and surroundings. Live-aboard trips, daily excursions, fun diving and all PADI courses are available in your own language. Our center is a relaxing and easy going place to take a free tea or coffee and plan your next diving day. On arrival, if you have not yet booked your accommodation then just stop by our center and our staff will be happy to give you a free map of the island and also some hints and tips on accommodation. We have Scubapro BCDs and regulators, all of which is well maintained, serviced and regularly renewed. We have sizes to suit all, from fins to tanks - extra large to extra small. If you are bringing your own equipment then you can leave it with us during your stay. Because customer service is important to us, we limit our group sizes to 4 guests per dive guide or instructor. Our staff shall take your equipment to the boat, all you need take is your weight belt and yourself.

Atsumi Healing (http://www.atsumihealing.com) Site Language:

"Everything we do at Atsumi Healing makes a difference to how we look, to how we feel, and how we perform. We are in the pursuit of total wellness and happiness."

The Atsumi Healing Center in Phuket Thailand is a place to relax, rest and re-new your health and vitality. We provide a selection of well-proven, safe and effective Fasting and Detoxing programs, utilizing high quality natural organic herbs and cleansing drinks. During your stay with us you can practice, learn and enjoy many healthy pursuits like; Yoga, Meditation, Spa Treatments, Horse Riding, Swimming, Snorkeling, Muay Thai Boxing, Fitness Training, ThaiAtsu Massage, Rock Climbing, Golf, Salsa Dancing, Afro/Latin drumming or Bossa-Nova Guitar.

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Gina Smith Photography (http://www.ginasmithphotography.com) Site Language:

Gina Smith is a Phuket-based freelance photographer from New Zealand specializing in engagement, wedding, trash the dress, honeymoon and holiday portraits.

Photography of the entire day including bride and groom getting ready, the ceremony, portraits of the wedding party and reception - plus all those little wedding details and candid portraits of everyone.

We are specialized in outdoor weddings, but we also organize more traditional ceremonies. We arrange wedding ceremonies on the beach, on deserted islands, on boats, in a temple, in villas and even under-water. Western-style, Thai-style or Christian ceremonies or a combination of various styles are available.

Our goal as wedding planner is to offer you everything related to weddings that you can think of or might need. We provide wedding packages for all budgets, but we will certainly tailor a package just for YOU to give YOU exactly what you want. We can assist you in legal matters, help you to find a wedding dress here in Phuket, organize a reception, find accommodation, and provide you all the important information about Phuket and Thailand you might need....

The list is endless but we will assist you all the way. We hope you will give us the opportunity to organize your wedding here in Phuket.

Even though Phuket Alternative Tours has met with each of the Providers listed, we are not responsible for any tour or service provided. Please inquire to each Provider on rate information, any insurance coverage if applicable, and length of tour or service.