Is Bali nicer than Phuket?

Bali offers more hotel choices than Phuket does. If you're a surfer, Bali is your choice for its collection of world-class breaks. On the other hand, Phuket's beaches are more scenic and laidback, great for those preferring island beach escapades with a mix of water sports and just lazing on the sand.



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The cheapest times for accommodation in Bali coincide with the wet season, October through to March. During this time, tourism numbers are lower so hotels in Bali are cheaper due to a lack of demand and act as a draw to bring more people in.

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When planning a trip to Bali, I recommend planning to spend at least 5 days in Bali. However, 10 days to 2 weeks would ultimately be best, allowing you to explore everything the island offers. You can also go for as little as 3 days, but you can only visit one location.

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The best time to visit Bali is between April and October, the island's dry season. Although the weather is ideal for travellers, the island is also subject to soupy, humid days throughout the year. Many shops offer sales and promotions; restaurants are less crowded in those mid-season months.

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Bali isn't the only popular travel destination where stomach bugs are common. Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia are also prone to cases of travellers' diarrhoea, alongside countries in Central America, South America, the Middle East and Africa.

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Endlessly captivating those who have experienced its fascinating splendors, the enchanting island of Bali was again named Best Island in the World by DestinAsianReaders' Choice Award (RCA) 2017.

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According to the study, the island hosts around 118 tourists for every local resident. But Phuket's not the only overcrowded destination in Thailand. Ranking in second and third place on the list are Pattaya and Krabi, two more super popular Thai holiday destinations.

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Phuket has so much to offer, I'd say a minimum would be 5 days to get a good feel for the island. But you could easily spend 7 days in Phuket and even 14 days without feeling like you are running out of things to do.

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As a honeymoon destination, Seychelles is better as it remains less crowded with secluded beaches, and the naturally beautiful scenery adding to the romantic charm of the place. However, this does not mean that Bali is altogether a bad place for couples. Above all, it depends on what are both of your interests.

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Bali remains affordable compared to Western destinations and other Southeast Asian countries like Singapore and Malaysia; however, Thailand is still slightly less expensive. This is what makes Thailand such a great choice for many travelers.

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Plenty to see and experience As an island, Bali is of course famous for its beautiful beaches of all types, from the warm sand, and calm beaches to rocky spots with magnificent surf waves. But the island is also home to green mountains, rice field terraces, and cool villages, such as Kintamani.

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Prices in Bali have gone up, for sure, but it's still a lot cheaper than Canada, USA and Europe. For USD200, you cna get a lovely villa in Bali - with your own private pool, garden, housekeeping services, etc. You can't get that same kind of luxury in an Occidental country... one reason why I love Asia so much.

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Bali is so cheap to live or at least it can be. We lived in Bali for 6 months and really did Bali on a budget. We managed to keep it within £650 / $790 per month per person. It can be done for less but we enjoyed surfing lessons, yoga classes and explored the island as much as we could.

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