19
Apr
2007
Hi Zipp,
I'm currently a GO in Bintan, and just this morning I came back from a 3-day trip to Phuket, so the comparison is fresh in my mind.
In my opinion, this is the most significant difference:
Club Med Ria Bintan's beach is A LOT nicer than the beaches I saw in Phuket, but there's nothing to see outside the village in Bintan, and TONS to see in Phuket
Regarding the weather, April is the first month of Bintan's dry season (lasts til October), while in Phuket, it did seem to be overcast a lot, but you never know with weather!
And John is right, the food is great in both places.
One last note: Bintan does not offer scuba, while Phuket does, so if that's what you like, then you should choose Phuket.
Otherwise, it depends if you want to lie on a beautiful beach (choose Bintan) or go out of the Club and see the sites (choose Phuket).
Anyway, both villages are great! :)
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