Phuket is the biggest island in Thailand and no doubt one of the most popular and visited tourist destinations in the country. It is a rain-forested, hilly island in the Andaman Sea, and famous for its fantastic white sandy beaches. Most of the beautiful and well-known beaches in Phuket are located along the clear waters of the western coast. The island is an abode to many high-end spas, private luxury Phuket villas for rent, restaurants, luxury hotels and resorts. Whether you like to relax and be at peace during a holiday or experience a one-of-a-kind party scene, Phuket has it. The island offers visitors a rainbow band of spectacular holiday sights from pink sunsets and blue lagoons to orange-robed priests. Some of the most popular spots on the island include Phang Nga Bay, Koh Phi Phi and Similan Islands. Tourists can have a variety of activity options, such as snorkeling, diving, sailing, island hopping, yachting, or simply visiting spectacular temples and viewpoints. Forested hills, inland, cliffs and mountains, and stunning shorelines await for you to be explored.
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Looking through the available locations in Phuket to rent a luxury villa is like searching through a treasure trove to find the shiniest gemstone. Well not until you set sight on Villa Padma – a lovely villa situated on Phuket’s eastern coast. Villa Padma is ideally situated to soak in the amazing panoramic views of Cape Yamu, Phuket’s incredibly lushly tropical foothills, and its beautiful bay. 1. THE POOL DECK The pool deck at Padma is an incredible spot to relax, swim, have a meal, chat with friends and families or just enjoy the lovely temperate climate and incredible views. The central feature is of course the pool itself – a huge infinity pool stretching towards the sea filled to the brim with crystal clear waters. Surrounding the pool are eight sunbeds complete with umbrellas and two huge, plush couches which sit just outside the decks entrance. The pool itself …
Villa Chan Grajang is an ultra luxury villa with an enchanting view of Surin’s surrounding lush areas, breathtaking beach, and the ever wonderful Andaman sea. As soon as the villa made itself apparent, we all knew it will be an awesome stay. This incredible structure rose out of the tropics like a grand apex of opulent architecture – a dwelling which seeks to lavish its guests in only the finest of amenities, a place of excitement, relaxation, of wonder and romance. To recount in some detail, here are the finer aspects and what one might expect if making Villa Chan Grajang their home for awhile. THE INFINITY EDGE SWIMMING POOLS Two infinity pools – one accompanying the main villa and the other situated next to the smaller “guest villa,” – made themselves the focal point of much of our activity while we lounged at the villa. The outdoor climate was …
The island of Phuket is a place with a diverse variety of locations – populated with astoundingly opulent luxury villas – from which to select as the base for your stay. If your fancy leans towards the beach, the jungle, or the city: Phuket has a slice of everything. Let’s take a look at a brief rundown of the highlights of some the finest destinations for renting a private luxury villa in Phuket. 1. SURIN On Phuket’s west coast, we find Surin. Many of the attractions in Surin are focused around its fantastic, world-famous beach: the perfect relaxation destination. Home to a host of natural wonders, Surin is a slice of tropical paradise not at all lacking in modern comforts, plentifully provided with restaurants, stores, attractions, beach clubs and more. With a wide selection of staggeringly luxurious villas to choose from, Surin is sure to never fail in impressing and …
On the eastern coast of Phuket lies Cape Yamu – home to some of the finest luxury villas anywhere in the world. Nestled within this exclusive and luxuriously paradisical neighborhood is Villa Kalipay – le crème de la crème of world-class villas in the area. In this short article, I’ll take you on a tour of the wonders, one might experience when immersing themselves within the comfort and hospitality of Villa Kalipay. THE LIVING AREA The living area at Villa Kalipay is immediately adjacent to the entrance. It provides the utterly stunning first glance into the villa which is sure to delight, intrigue, and amaze guests of all sorts. Before even reaching the interior, visitors are greeted by the elegant koi pond and a Japanese garden which adorn the entryway. Inside we find the villa beautifully decorated in a sleek, minimalist look using brilliant contrasts. The interior design is the …
During its early days, Phuket was mostly visited and known amongst backpackers around the world. During the recent years, however, it has become a popular luxury travel destination as well due to the booming high-end property developments and new resorts and beach clubs in the island. Despite of the growth and changes in tourism, one thing has not changed – the white sandy coastlines and sparkling blue waters of Phuket remain to enchant every traveler that has set foot on the island. Here’s our top 10 recommendation of Phuket’s finest beaches. 1. Karon Beach Karon Beach is a great place for anyone who wants to have a bit of fun in the surf. Perfect waves for light body surfing or boogie boarding, or just having some fun splashing in the waves. The soft sandy sea bed is quite forgiving even if the tide is high. At times, the waters of …
Chartering a luxury yacht in Phuket in one of its world class marinas is an opportunity to experience some of the most stunning land and seascape anywhere in the world from a unique perspective, aboard a truly amazing craft. TYPES OF LUXURY YACHTS IN PHUKET A watercraft designed and used for recreational and pleasure purposes, luxury yachts for charter in Phuket are impressively seaworthy and frequently featuring some of the highest quality materials and craftsmanship seamlessly melded with the highest levels of genius in engineering. Available from 23-foot up to 76-foot, select from single-deck speedboat cruisers up to massive multi-tiered yachts with every luxury of modern living made available on the high seas. Larger yachts are exceedingly spacious and equipped to handle overnight stays by multiple guests in completely separate bedrooms. On the inside and out, these craft are truly a spectacle to behold, boasting some of the most beautiful …
The natural wonders of Phuket’s beautiful landscape and the breath taking views offered by the Andaman sea, combined with some of the finest luxury resorts and luxury villa rentals and holiday homes ever constructed, has attracted people from all walks of life. Ever increasing in popularity as a highly glamorous vacation spot, Phuket has drawn billionaires, celebrities, super models, rock stars, businessmen, luxury connoisseurs and anyone with a desire to experience intense natural beauty and luxury living. As attractive as Phuket would be by itself, the incredibly hospitable culture of Thailand adds an extremely inviting dynamic to the appeal of Phuket. Informally known as the “Land of Smiles,” Thai culture is world renown for their friendliness and hospitality to tourists and locals alike. As if to compliment the incredible surroundings, the people of Thailand exude a warmth and welcoming character which has made Thailand so desirable as a destination for …
Thailand’s largest island, Phuket offers a range of activities for luxury travelers for any length of stay. Here is a list of the top 6 activities to do in Phuket. 1. Nature Adventure, Elephant Trekking, & White Water Rafting Lying in the midst of nature in all forms – limestone cliffs, forests, waterfalls, and rivers – Phuket offers adventure activities for tourists that love to get their adrenaline pumping on holiday. Ride on the back of an elephant and go down a scenic forest and river trails. Pair your trek through the jungle with some whitewater rafting while you are at it. You can also have guides organize tours to nearby waterfalls after your rafting adventure and finish up your adventure with a delicious Thai meal of fresh local produce. 2. Night Out in The Island Phuket nightlife is famous all over the world. It does not matter whether you …
There’s no better way to explore Phuket’s stunning coastline than by hiring or chartering your own vessel. If you’re unsure of which marina to contact read on to discover a key facts about each of Phuket’s four world class marinas. 1. Yacht Haven Marina Yacht Haven Marina is located on Phuket’s North East Coast and is situated within a stone’s throw of Phang Nga Bay which is famous for it’s limestone islands. One of Yacht Haven Marina’s biggest selling points is that it’s one of only two marina’s in Phuket which offers deep water access. The marina also offers berths in a variety of sizes, fuel delivery, wireless internet, phone lines, electricity and water and laundry services. The marina also has a large selection of boats which can be privately hired or chartered. 2. Phuket Boat Lagoon Phuket Boat Lagoon is an 180 berth, circular marina located adjacent to the …
