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Phuket.com Magazine
April
2007 - Living Large in Phuket
This month at Phuket.com Magazine, we mine the island for hidden gems of opulence – and hit the mother load. We start with the most obvious measure of extravagance – the place you rest your head – with reviews of the sumptuous Evason Phuket and otherworldly Phuket Pavilions. Then we take on transportation – air, land, and sea – with an elite island-to-island seaplane service, a yacht cruise, and a look at Phuket’s luxury car market. But what good is wealth if you don’t have someone to share it with? Tie the golden knot with a dreamy island wedding, then indulge in lavish pampering with an ultra-premium, signature treatment from Phuket’s top spas. A French proverb says it’s impossible to overdo luxury. But it sure is fun to try. Wishing you champagne dreams, Rungtip Hongjakpet Izmeneditor@phuket.com |
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Phuket Pavilions isn’t merely recommendable. Its unique approach to ultra-plush accommodation tempts me to call every person I know and suggest they book a room immediately – if only to give me an excuse to visit the resort again. The selfishness is justified, however. Every villa is like a small palace, shielded from neighbours and offering a level of intimate extravagance that should be far more expensive than it is. Read more... Read the Interview with Frank Dreist, GM of the Phuket Pavilions Hotel. |
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We are living in a time of unparalleled global wealth. Whether you are in America, Europe or Asia, luxury brands are the signature of the rich and famous. One out of every three new real estate purchasers in the US is either buying an investment property or holiday home. International hotel management companies have come to realize that in order to spur chain growth and brand development they need to jump on the train of mixed use developments and tap into the lifestyle investment market. Read more... |
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Luxury is going slow and enjoying the scenery, taking time to bask in the finer aspects of life. Sailboats silently scream luxury. Onboard, time slows down. Life on land is suspended. With no particular place to go and no particular time to be there – wherever ‘there’ turns out to be – the sea breeze whisks worries away. Relaxation has never been so, well, relaxing. Read more... |
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The problem: You've found the perfect resort. Peaceful and quiet, a soothing spa, deserted sandy beach, beautiful daily sunsets and the pool villa you want is available at the right price. It's even close to some of the best scuba diving sites in Thailand. Perfect all round except for one thing, it's on Koh Lanta and there's no frequent flights to Krabi Airport so the only option is Phuket Airport – at least half a day's travelling from the resort which is too much after the long flights.. Read more... |
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Divers around the world know Phuket as the place to come in Thailand for world-class diving. Honestly, Phuket–and Khao Lak up the coast are the only destinations in Thailand which offer good enough diving to entice people to fly halfway around the world. We’re the gateway to the Andaman Sea, home to thousands of kilometres of coral reef, millions of fish, and hundreds of perfect beaches. Read more... |
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Everyone likes a bit of a back rub from time to time, or a neck massage. But until you’ve tried a spa treatment in Thailand you really haven’t lived. Thais turned the back rub into an art form thousands of years ago, and have been refining it ever since. And in Phuket that refinement is at its zenith. Ever dreamed of spending an entire day being pampered and stroked? Or of being massaged with honey, tea or chocolate? It’s all in Phuket. For some of the island’s top treatments, read on. Read more... |
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'BYD' could stand for Bring Your Date. Or Breathtaking, Yummy, and Delightful. Though these initialisms are perfectly suitable, it actually stands for Baan Yin Dee - a Patong boutique hotel that might be more famous for its restaurant than its classy accommodation. Sam Wilkinson gives us his take on it, then moves on to a place that doesn't leave you guessing. Flavors Restaurant proves once again that Patong can be sophisticated, with some the best Asian-influenced French cuisine on the island. Read more... |
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The Phuket International Marathon 2007, the largest destination marathon in South East Asia, will take place on Sunday 17th June 2007 Organisers Go Adventure Asia are expecting a 100 per cent increase in participants – including 1,500 international runners from 40 different countries – which will provide a global platform for the beautiful Thai region. In 2007, Go Adventure Asia is encouraging runners to raise money for a charity of their choice. Read more... |
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- Phuket Interview
- Luxury cars in Phuket
- This Month News
- Phuket marinas
- Hotel Features
- Evason Phuket
- Evason Phuket Photos
- Phuket Pavilions
- Phuket Pavilions Photos
- Pavilions GM interview
- Property Feature
- Luxury properties
- Restaurant Reviews
- Flavors Restaurant
- Baan Yin Dee
- Tour Reviews
- Phuket luxury cruise
- Phuket seaplane
- Phuket Focus
- Getting married in Phuket
- Diving Column
- Diving in style
- Health and Holidays
- Phuket luxury spas
- This Month Events
- Photos of the Month
