Detroit to Phuket Flights

  About Detroit

Detroit is observed as one of the populated city in the state of Michigan in the US. Notably one of the most populated cities in the state, Detroit plays a perfect hub to various trades and businesses. Popularly known as the Motor City, Detroit is the birthplace of famous automobile brands, Ford, Chrysler and General Motors.

Over the years, Detroit has seen some tremendous downfalls after the industrial reconstruction, which led to a loss of employment and population. Things got so terrible that Detroit actually became the first city in all of the US to file for bankruptcy. While they did manage to get out of the dire situation, to this day, the city continues to work towards uplifting the city and bringing back the glory days. Interestingly, in the past few years, things have been looking good for the city.

While traditionally, it is not considered to be a tourist destination, the city has been working on adding a new essential industry in their profile. With flourishing cultural development, especially in the music space, the city has attracted many artists and even enthusiasts to flock over to the city during festivals and events. Various architectural sites and entertainment venues have been worked on to revitalise them. As a flourishing city in terms of tourism, the city is doing its best to revive their lost treasures and stance in the map of the US.

Intending to get back their reputation, the city is working on expanding its tourism industry by introducing new festivals and events along with working on infrastructural development. It would be ideal for you to book your flight tickets to Detroit in advance as the prices are quite high most of the time. You can opt for fancy living or hostels for budget travellers.

Best time to visit Detroit

The Motor City witnesses its best season from May to September. Basically, the summers in Detroit are ideal for tourism. This is majorly in terms of the weather and temperatures. Many avoid frigid winters in Detroit as it can be quite taxing to the body, especially if you're a tourist who is yet to explore the city. Every season in Detroit comes with some fun activities and festivals to keep the locals and tourists in high spirits. From Plymouth Ice Festival during winters to St Patrick's Day Parade in Spring to Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix in May, these festivals and events certainly keep people on their toes. As a tourist, you would be thoroughly amazed by the enthusiasm the city brings. Summer is also an expensive month, so if you do plan to stay for long, you will have to ensure that you have enough resources. With temperatures ranging from 21 degree Celsius to 26 degree Celsius, it would be quite ideal for tourists flocking over from India.

Detroit's fervour further continues through September and October as fall takes over. The city continues to engage in festivals such as the Detroit Jazz festival, Tour de Troit ride, Detroit Red Wings, to name a few events. Even if not participating, witnessing these festivities from afar will also elate you and give you reasons to stay back and never leave. Flight tickets to Chicago during the summer season could be a little expensive as it is a peak season there. However, fall might not be so high-priced. In fact, you can also get your accommodation fixed during fall as the hotels in Detroit see a dip in prices. The best would be to find some amazing flight deals to Detroit online. Hopefully, if you're lucky, you might hit the jackpot with deals that cover both, your travel as well as accommodation at a reasonable price.

Place to visit in Detroit

Detroit's beauty is in the fact that it caters to people with varied interests. From being an out and out sports fan to an architecture-enthusiast, the city manages to engage you with its attractions. The place brims with a cultural vibe, making it one of the best places to visit. For the art patrons, you can start your trip from the Detroit Institute of the Arts. Often referred to as the 'temple of art', the institute has up to 100 art galleries plus lecture halls. The gallery also has Vincent van Gogh's famous painting, 'Self Portrait' on its wall. You should also check out the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Fox Theatre is also a must as the place brings forth Broadway musicals and is quite a landmark in itself. Plus, the interiors are so alluring that you would be blown away by its finesse. Detroit Zoo is also an interesting place to visit as it inhabits over 2,400 animals and also has added to the history of Detroit. They also have a special Polk Penguin Conservation Centre within the zoo which observes close to 80 penguins.

Things to do in Detroit

One of the coolest activities to undertake in Detroit has got to be the food-tasting expedition at the Eastern Market. It is actually honoured as a historic location which gathers food nerds. The place is sprawled over 43-acres and is known to be the largest historic public market. In fact, you can also take up food sampling while you're strolling through the market. There are tours made available for this specific place. Watching shows at the Fox Theatre would be no short of awesome. As the theatre has witnessed some stalwarts from the artists' sphere, Ringo Starr, to name one of them. Another fun activity to take up would be to relish the finest cuisines that the city has. And if possible, take a tour to the Ford factory.

Food and Restaurants in Detroit

Detroit is also touted to be the birthplace of Coney dog, a specific type of saucy hot dog. What gives it the distinguished stature in the hot dog family is how the meal is topped with chilli. There are far too many restaurants and food joints selling Coney hot dog. The one place in Detroit where you will find the best of Coney hot dog has got to be the Lafayette Coney Island. The place is recognised worldwide for its tasty hot dogs topped with chilli. In fact, if you do ask locals to direct you to a place which serves this dish, they will take you to Lafayette. While Coney hot dog does take the cake to be the most famous food, Detroit also caters to some amazing coffee shops and baked goods. Pizzas, pastas, seafood, bagels and such dishes can be found in the city's restaurants. The city's oldest neighbourhood Corktown will give you a taste of some street-style food with coffee shops, roasteries and other fancy establishments too. While you're in Corktown, you should definitely hit some of the pubs and bars.

The place has a grand culture with a slew of distilleries and breweries that will pique your interest. Check out Grand trunk Pub, Batch Brewing Company, Motor City Brewing Works and Detroit Beer Co. for amazing beer. You will also find some Flemish bars offering bowls of piping hot mussels such as the Cadieux Cafe. For more seafood, you should definitely head to Eastern Market Seafood Co to get your hands dirty with their mouth-watering aquatic cuisine. Their meals are often protein-rich, making it ideal for individuals who are health conscious and have a strict diet to follow. You should also delve a little deeper into their coffee culture. The city has some of the best roasteries and coffee shops with aromatic and top-notch coffee. You can visit Astro Coffee for the best coffee experience.

How to reach Detroit (Transportation)

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is considered to be one of the biggest international airports in the United States of America. The important airport sees tremendous tourist action as well as fantastic flight connectivity. In fact, there are quite a handful of flights flying to Detroit from India. Many of them are mostly from big cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, to name a few. Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Qatar Airways, Swiss Air, American Airlines, also fly from India to Chicago. There are layovers and connecting flights that a tourist will have to work around as there are no direct flights. The flight tickets to Detroit from India are quite decent for the USA standards. However, depending on if there are any good flight deals online for Detroit, you might be able to get cheaper flights. As long as you opt for round trips, you will be able to find some cheap flights to Detroit from India.

Interestingly, the airport also has a Westin Hotel within its premise. In case you wish to make your hotel booking in Detroit, you can opt for this hotel. The hospitality is world-class, and the location is also quite convenient. The city also has some amazing accommodation options. It would be quite splendid to opt for some fancy hotels to stay when in Detroit. However, in terms of favourable locations, the airport does sound like an ideal place.

  About Phuket

Phuket, in Thailand, is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world and a very affordable one at that, too. The white sands at the beaches, the picturesque cliffs and the aquamarine waters in Thailand will make you want to extend your stay. Travellers get a lot of options to choose from for their itinerary. If you want to spend your vacation relaxing, you can book a hotel in Phuket that is next to the beach and has spa treatment facilities. If you want to go on adventures, the city has a ton of water sport activities that you must definitely try. Phuket is also a very happening party place and the perfect place for you, in case you are or want to be a party animal. Not only are there luxury resorts in the city but you will also find a lot of hostels since Phuket has a lot of young tourists and backpackers every year.

Best Time to Visit Phuket

Phuket is most visited during winter and early summer. Any time between November to April is considered as the peak season and sees a lot of tourists. December and January are popular months to plan a trip to Phuket since this is when tourists get to attend the most parties in the town. The weather remains cold from November to February, making it a perfect time to hit the beach, try out all the water activities and go sightseeing. The frequency of flights to Phuket is quite high during this season since the demand is high.

March and April are summer months in Phuket. If you are okay with the heat during the day, you can plan your trip to Phuket during these months. However, stepping out in the middle of the day might be a bad idea. The scorching heat will only make you head back to your hotel room or dive into the pool. But it is a great time to plan a vacation if you are only in for sunbathing or not indulge in any adventure activities. Flight tickets to Phuket from India during this time will be slightly cheaper than it is from November to January. In fact, you can even book a hotel in Phuket at a cheaper rate during this time.

Monsoon hits Phuket from May to October, and it is not the best time to visit the city. You won't enjoy your visit to the beach, and a lot of water activities will also remain shut during this time. It is not exactly a popular time for tourists to go to Phuket. The heavy rains and the powerful waves will only keep you deprived of all the water fun you can have otherwise. But since it is off-season, you might even get lucky with flight deals to Phuket.

Places to Visit in Phuket

Since Phuket is a city that has a lot of beaches, you can spend your holiday visiting each one of them. Patong beach is popular and happening beaches in Phuket. You'll find a lot of shacks, cafes and pubs around the beach where you can chill with a glass of beer. You will also find locals selling beach mats and umbrellas so you can lie on the beach and soak in the sun. You can also rent the beach mats and the umbrella. They will charge around 100-200 Thai Bahts to rent the mats and umbrella. You can also go on an island tour to the Phi Phi islands, James Bond Island, Phang Nga Bay and a couple of more islands. You will find a lot of tour guides who will offer you a combined tour of the islands. Karon View Point is another very popular tourist spot in the city. You get a view of the Kata Noi, Kata Yai and Karon beaches from a height. You will also get to take pictures with tamed eagles here. Not to mention, this makes it a perfect place to take pictures. You can also indulge in beverages and local snacks offered here.

Big Buddha is another very popular tourist destination and the perfect spot to embrace spirituality. Wat Chalong, an old Buddhist temple, is also a popular spot. The Phuket Aquarium and the Tiger Kingdom are also some famous places in the city that you can visit. The city also has museums and a couple of boxing stadiums that you can add to your itinerary.

Things to do in Phuket

Phuket is the perfect place for any vacation. You can spend your weekend sunbathing at the beach or indulging in luxurious spa treatments and going to the fanciest places to dine. You can visit the beaches in the city and try activities like snorkelling, jet skiing, surfing, parasailing and other water activities. You can also plan an adventurous trip and one where you can please the party person in you. Full moon parties are a big deal in Thailand and if you love partying you must definitely be a part of one. You can also check the lunar calendar and the full moon party schedule in Phuket before you plan the trip. Don't fret if you somehow miss attending the Full moon party because the city also throws a half-moon party. If you have chosen to stay at a hostel, make sure you check with the hostel desk about any event that they are planning. A lot of hostels plan pub crawls, which is also something you can experience. Phuket is one of the safest cities in Thailand, but there's no harm in making sure you don't lose any of your belongings.

If you are an animal lover, you can volunteer at the Soi Dog Foundation. Though the shelter is shut on Sundays, it is open on the other days and will be a treat to all animal lovers. Another speciality in the city is the Bangla Night Market. It's a popular place to go shopping but make sure you bargain.

Foods and Restaurant in Phuket

Thai food is quite popular in the city. You can try the local street food, or you can dine at a fancy restaurant. Phuket also has a few Indian restaurants that serve really good Indian food. If you feel like trying out some Thai cuisine, Blue Elephant is a place you must try. You can also head to the Red Duck restaurant at Kata Beach for some great food and good service. The Odysseus Greek Organic Restaurant at Kata beach is where you go to try some delectable Greek food. The ambience and decor only add to a fine dining experience. You can always take a walk on the beach after dinner before you call it a night.

Sam's Steaks and Grill at Patong is another popular restaurant that promises value for money. It's not too expensive, and it is completely worth your time. Head over to Green Tamarind Kitchen for good burgers with toppings that will be a treat for your taste buds. Do make sure you go to the Quip Sky Bar in Phuket Old Town for a fun night. It is the town's first rooftop bar, which makes it a highly recommended place. Wassa Homemade Bar in Patong is another rooftop bar that will serve you the best cocktails and a breathtaking view of the sunset. You can also visit the rooftop bars inside the hotels that you are staying in Phuket.

How to Reach Phuket

Direct flights to Phuket International Airport from India are quite limited. GoAir is one of the only airlines that fly directly to Phuket from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. Bangalore, Delhi and Bangkok are the popular routes to Phuket via connecting flights. Overall, the flight connectivity to Phuket is excellent, and you will get better flight deals to Phuket after January since November to January is high peak season. Thailand offers visa on arrival to a couple of countries, and if you are one of those who qualify for this, you might have to wait in line after you land before you get out of the airport. But the authorities do try their best to reduce time. Also, if you have forgotten to carry your passport sized pictures by any chance, there is a photo booth right near the Immigration section. You can take a picture and pay for it in Thai Bahts. Not to mention, make sure you look out the window while you land to spot the beach on one side. You will get a ride to your hotel or your hostel at the airport, and it won't be too expensive. Make sure you also get a local temporary sim card that will be available outside the terminal. It will only help you access the internet without having to look around for WiFi. You will get cheap flight tickets to Phuket if you book during the off-season or by the end of the peak season. Getting around the city is not too difficult, either. You can either opt for public transport or go for a tuk-tuk or hire a taxi to get around Phuket city.