| The kingdom of Thailand lies in the heart of | | | | villas on the east coast offer the kind of |
| Southeast Asia, making it a natural gateway | | | | peace and quiet that is more akin to Samui or |
| to Indochina, Myanmar and Southern China. Its | | | | Krabi. There is a sense of remoteness here, |
| shape and geography divide into four natural | | | | with traditional Thai fishing villages, and |
| regions : the mountains and forests of the | | | | quiet serene beaches dotted along the coast. |
| North; the vast rice fields of the Central | | | | |
| Plains; the semi-arid farm lands of the | | | | The West coast is the far more recognized and |
| Northeast plateau; and the tropical islands | | | | notorious part of the island with luxury |
| and long coastline of the peninsula South. | | | | villas concentrated in Patong, Kamala, and |
| | | | Surin areas. Karon and Kata beaches also |
| Located 862 kilometers south of Bangkok is | | | | have some excellent choices for beach front |
| Phuket, Thailand's largest island, which is | | | | accommodation. Villa estates such as The |
| often dubbed as the pearl of the Andaman, or | | | | Samsara Estate, Phuket Pavilions, Baan Thai |
| the pearl of the south. Its natural | | | | Surin Hill and The Plantation are gaining |
| resources- rocky peninsular, limestone | | | | international recognition for their |
| cliffs, white powdery beaches, tranquil broad | | | | excellence both in terms of quality of |
| bays and tropical in-land forests contribute | | | | surroundings and quality of service and value |
| to making it the South's wealthiest, busiest, | | | | offered. |
| most visited and most popular island and | | | | |
| province. | | | | More secluded resorts nestle higher up |
| | | | amongst the trees in the center of this |
| Staying on the island is easy, as there are | | | | island, capitalizing on the wonderful sea and |
| only two seasons in a year - the rainy season | | | | mountain views. With some of the most famous |
| (May to October) and the hot season (November | | | | golfing in the world, Phuket villas in these |
| to April). The low season of phuket is | | | | locations are popular options for golfing |
| between September and October as they are the | | | | fanatics. With such a developed |
| wettest months. The best period for a visit, | | | | infrastructure nothing is more than a 20 |
| is from November to February, when it is | | | | minute drive from these hill top locations. |
| possible to see the clear blue sky, feel the | | | | |
| fresh sea breeze and marvel at the crystal | | | | With space becoming a commodity in much of |
| clear water while lying on powdery, | | | | Phuket, the South - once a neglected part of |
| palm-fringed beaches. Average temperatures | | | | Phuket - is becoming more and more popular |
| ranges between 23 degree and 33 degree. | | | | and with much more affordable prices than |
| | | | their more famous West coast counterparts. |
| Renting a Phuket Villa can be a daunting | | | | The 40 minute drive from the airport is |
| task, with literally thousands to choose from | | | | enough to put most off traveling so far down |
| on the island, and more appearing every day | | | | the island, but those that do find beautiful |
| it can be a difficult choice for many. | | | | beaches and headlands, great restaurants and |
| Phuket villas come in all styles, sizes and | | | | their luxury villas amenities match anything |
| in different locations around the island, | | | | on the island. |
| from hill top locations offering panoramic | | | | |
| views of the islands and the Andaman Sea, to | | | | As people seek a new getaway for their |
| beach front beach villas providing instant | | | | vacation, resorts including Andaman Cove have |
| access to powdery white sand and azure calm | | | | become extremely popular offering not only |
| seas. | | | | luxury accommodation but amenities such as |
| | | | tennis courts, kid's clubs and trips to |
| When choosing a luxury villa guests must | | | | private islands offering their guests that |
| decide whether they want solitude or a more | | | | something extra that few other places provide |
| hectic atmosphere with hustle and bustle of | | | | at such great value. |
| street markets and beach activities. Luxury | | | | |