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'Not as nice as being at home': Phuket gets harsh review

The Frens
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- Loved Patong beach
- Disliked the accommodation
- Disliked the humidity
- Thought Patong beach was ‘feral’
- Great food
- Group activities they could all enjoy
- Loved the location (after a while)
- Disliked the activities
- Got a backstage pass to a ladyboy show
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The Rifais
- Disliked the lack of luxury
- Not as nice as being at home
- Loved the warm and friendly people
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- Like the size of the toilet
- Put off by the Bangalore Road vibe
- Loved/Hated parasailing
- Loved the warm and friendly people
- Felt a spiritual connection with the elephants
- Ate a cockroach, still loved it
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