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