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Enjoy a luxury, scenic bath at Amatara Resort and Wellness in Phuket.

A wellness retreat with the kids: It can be done

Here's a way to indulge yourself without feeling guilty about the little ones.

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Cape Panwa was one of the first luxury properties on the island.

Affordable luxury resort away from crazy Phuket

This is a much loved, classic resort that has played host to everyone from Leonardo DiCaprio, Pierce Brosnan and Elizabeth Taylor.

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Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort.

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To the left of the lobby you've got the white-sand beach and, to your right, the calm lagoon.

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Anantara Phuket Layan Resort & Spa, Layan Beach, Thailand.

A beautiful and unobtrusive hideaway

For a tranquil, low-key tropical beach break, look no further.

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The resort's beautiful floating daybeds.

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Sri Panwa is perfect for those in need of pampering.

Phuket's super private luxury resort in a standout setting

Fireworks, infinity pools and 180-degree ocean views; this is a a private haven you never want to leave.

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Top notch, authentic Thai cuisine in a beachside town that's not been tampered by tourism.

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In a karst limestone crown, Phuket is the jewel; a large island surrounded by beautiful beaches where backpackers mingle with honeymooners splurging in luxury digs with infinity pools and butlers. Hours can be whiled away doing nothing, or day-tripping to some of the most beautiful islands and national parks in the world - famous Phi Phi or Phang-Nga. Don't miss colourful Phuket Town's gory Vegetarian Festival.

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Phuket, Thailand

In a karst limestone crown, Phuket is the jewel; a large island surrounded by beautiful beaches where backpackers mingle with honeymooners splurging in luxury digs with infinity pools and butlers. Hours can be whiled away doing nothing, or day-tripping to some of the most beautiful islands and national parks in the world - famous Phi Phi or Phang-Nga. Don't miss colourful Phuket Town's gory Vegetarian Festival.

Official Language: Thai
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