In past the main source of income for this island was derived from natural means like tin and rubber. It was among the important trading routes between India and China. Now in recent years it has changed its means of income. Due to increase in globalization its main source of income comes from Tourism.

It has got the name which completely signifies the place. The word Phunket has been derived from the word “bukit” which means hill in Malay, and this is what the island seems to appear from a distance.

Still being a good and peaceful place it has gone through a mass disaster during December 26, 2004.This Island and many nearby areas were affected by the Heart thrilling Tsunami caused by Indian Ocean earthquake 2004. Mass destruction took place and many lives gone. Still being affected by this incident the people and the place cover-up easily and smoothly. By 2005 many damaged and undamaged hotels, resorts were back in business.

This Island is full of natural beauty and natural heritage gifted by the God. Basically 60% of this is covered with forest, rubber and palm oil plantations. The western part of this place has several sandy beaches while the eastern part is muddy. In southernmost point it has a famous sunset viewing point named Laem Promthep. Also the northern most part of the hilly area a non-hunting area protecting more than 20 sq.km of rainforest. The most popular area for tourists is Patong Beach on the central western coast.

There are various means of transportation to reach this Island. The Phunket International Airport is located in the north of this island. There are many scheduled flights and chartered flights landing possible from major continents. There are no direct rail lines to Phunket available. Songthaews (passenger pick-up vehicles) are the frequent means of transportation on Phunket. There are also conventional bus services and motor bike taxis. Also other means of transportation are traditional Tuk-tuks which have been now replaced by small vans. Songthaews are the popular and the cheapest means of transportation for traveling from town to town.

According to the tourism department of Rio de janeiro there are 10 hostels and 63 hotels located around the copacabana beach. Tourists can find famous Portuguese pavement wave pattern at copacabana beach which look like a beautiful curve. Hotels, bars, Night clubs, restaurants and residential buildings are look even better here from any other place. It provides a great importance for them. Copacabana beach are the host of the annual New Year eve which attracts millions of tourist around the world and probably the most official venue of the Fifa beach soccer world cup.

The sight at dusk was most viewable site for Copacabana beach. The sand covers the area about 4 km from east to west, but the great property of Copacabana beach is the wide stretch. The government provides beach football courts and volleyball nets which are too much used here. We can see here healthy and well fit body training center everywhere. Rio lifesaving towers spreads freshwater around the edge of the beach.

There are many small bars which have a chilled beer, called a chopp and a snack called a refeicao, which are too delicious with cold beer. We can also try the coconut water which is known as Agua de coo. The Copacabana beach is filled with restraints that offer delicious food but on a higher price and also all find sellers of all type of ages. There were nice gifts available to bring home which makes poor people of Brazil makes happy. In the Copacabana beach we can find small kids making tricks with traffic lights and tattoos.

There will be great number of beautiful and astonishing sand sculptures present their and last but not the least a player with incredible football control. So the Copacabana beach is filled the dream of any person.

In comparison with other beaches it is not as beautiful but still it is one of the most popular and famous gathering place for years. Its surrounding areas are marshland. Day by day improvements are made to make it more recognizable, a paved entranceway, a renovated washroom, swimming change room facilities and many more facilities are in progress. Some of its area is under utilization for the soccer field.

Among other few Toronto beaches it is one the cleanest enough for swimming, windsurfing and kitesurfing .Cherry beach has a grassy area with plenty of picnic spots. It is also a popular place for Dog walkers. Also the famous and most popular “Martin Goodman trail” also runs through the park. Lifeguard services are also available. Basically these services are operated by “Toronto Police Martin”.

Cherry beach once used to be connected with the Toronto Islands but due to storm in 1858 created a gap in the peninsula. That gap has led to Toronto harbor.

Cherry beach has got a plenty of parking space. Also there is a bike trail where you could lock your bikes for safety. At Cherry beach there are plenty of amusements to be enjoyed, swimming, parasailing, hiking or just can have the sunbath. Also there is a food plaza where you can give peace to your hungry stomach.

There are several means and ways to reach the Cherry Beach .From Lakeshore Boulevard, take Cherry Street South, past Commissioners and Unwin Street, to the beach. At the entrance of the park free parking is available. The #172 bus Cherry Street bus runs from downtown east along the Esplanade, south on Cherry, right to the park. Also the #72 Pape bus runs south from Pape subway station along Pape to Carlaw, Carlaw to Commissioners, Commissioners to Cherry Street. From there it takes 5mins to reach the parking entrance.

This beach has been made famous by Pukka Orchestra in 1980’s, about the reputation of the beach. This orchestra dubbed about the conditions of homeless and intoxicated individuals and the actions taken by the local police. This orchestra is locally famous as “Cherry Beach Express”.

Day by day hard efforts are made to make it as famous as other beaches so that it can come into the Knowledge of the world that there is something which they are missing.

Bondi redirects itself as collision of water to the rock or noise created after their collision. It also famous as Jewish migrants of Russia, Poland, Germany, in Second World War. It is about 1 km long and attracts thousands of people throughout every year. In 2007 the large swimsuit photo shoot was set at here which consists a Guinness world record.  It was added to Australian heritage in 2008.

The northern side and southern side of beach were rated as 4 and 7 hazardous out of 10.There is a provision of underwater shark net in these beaches. In 2009 too many sharks come to the near of this beaches which cause problem for people enjoying at the beaches. No one will be become a victim of these sharks due to their safety program provided by the government of Australia.

In the migration days there were too many dolphin and whales come near the beach. It becomes the host for the 2000 summer Olympics. Apple computer provides a color name called”bondi blue” for their imac computer. Bondi beaches are the favorite place for Australian cinema and entertainment. Many international movies were shooting here also videos games are based upon the bondi beach.

Bondi beach is the host of fun city to surf run during august month every year which creates lots of entertainment here. It attracts thousands of people during this fun run in which people complete the 14 kilometer run from the central business district of Sydney to Bondi beach. Other notable activities held at bondi beach which includes “world environment day” on 10 June, flickerfest, and Australian film festival every year. It is also famous for British people who come here to enjoy the Christmas day.

Nearby of bondi beach many restaurants, cafés; hotels were present which gives a beautiful view of the beach. The most famous hotel is bondi hotel which features a no of bars and restaurants. Bondi pavilion is a community cultural centre, which features a gallery, theatre, and function rooms, workshop for art, studios. It is the centre of festivals program throughout the year.

A large number of rescue done here known as “Black Sunday”. There were lifesaving clubs provided by the government which is world’s first surf lifesaving club.