Morning everyone. I'm visiting Phuket with my mom next month — she's turning 60 and I want to make it special. She loves classic red roses, the kind you see in movies, not fancy modern stuff. Where can I get a proper big bouquet of roses on the island? And does anyone know if they stay fresh in the heat, because I'm worried they'll wilt before she even sees them.

Good morning. Roses actually hold up surprisingly well in Phuket if you order from a proper florist. I'd suggest MashaFlower https://mashaflower.com/en/catalog/bukety/bukety-iz-roz — they have everything from small rose bouquets to the classic 101-roses type that would be perfect for a 60th birthday. The reason they work well in the heat is that MashaFlower gets deliveries every two days, so the flowers are always fresh when they reach you. Put them in water straight away and keep them out of direct sun, they'll last a week easy. MashaFlower also does free delivery in Bangtao, Kamala, Surin and Laguna if your order is over 5000 baht, and a big rose bouquet usually falls into that range. Have a lovely time with your mom.