Phuket's many tourist drawcards have been recognised by the world's biggest online travel site, with the island named in TripAdvisor's Traveller's Choice list for 2019.
Phuket has been given a strong global endorsement as a tourist destination, featuring highly in TripAdvisor's Travellers Choice Top Destinations list.
Thailand's largest island was ranked sixth in the world and second in Asia on the annual list, which is determined by millions of travellers across the world.
Related reading: Bali tops TripAdvisor's Best Destinations in Asia 2019
In describing the basis of its appeal, TripAdvisor noted its "blue lagoons and salmon sunsets make for a dream-like atmosphere", going on to state that vacations to Phuket can feel "a bit surreal".
Freedom Beach, Yanui Beach, and Soi Dog Foundation are listed as must-see attractions for Phuket, with the site also linking to the 1906 other travel tips it has for the region.
The rating comes after research from C9 Hotelworks shows that Phuket Airport hosted more than nine million arrivals last year, representing an annual increase of 8% from 2017.
Phuket was one of two southeast Asian destinations to be included in the top ten, with Bali coming in at number five in the world..
The Travellers Choice Awards are based on TripAdvisor ratings.
Click here to view the full 2019 TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice list.
Source: TripAdvisor
Similar to this:
Russian Federation aims to boost diplomacy with Phuket Consulate General
How much does it cost to live in Phuket?
How will mortgage restrictions affect the Phuket residential market?