Phuket.com Magazine Newsletter - January 2008

Single Women in Phuket

In this issue we explore the options available in Phuket for girls. After all, it's not just a man's island and there are plenty of opportunities for the fairer sex to enjoy themselves. We hit the night scene in Patong, discover what it's like to be a woman kick boxer, visit two fabulous resorts - Ayara Hilltops and Burasari Resort - and go on an all-girls ATV tour.

On the culinary side we feature two truly spectacular venues: Watermark in the Boat Lagoon and 360 Degrees in Phuket Pavilions. To round the issue off we visit a pearl farm on lovely Rang Yai Island. We hope you enjoy reading this as much as we did writing it!

Just like anyone else, single girls coming to Phuket expect to have some fun nights out without any hassle. So, in the interests of these visitors, We put in long hours of on-the-ground research – and had a lot of fun doing it. Here are our top picks.
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Sindy Huyer is no ordinary visitor to Phuket. She's on a mission. Back home in Milan she is a professional kick boxer. But Thai boxing had fascinated her for years, so she headed for Phuket to get some authentic training.
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The scenery in prestigious Surin is stunning; verdant jungle-covered hills provide a strong counterpoint to the azure blue sea, the area's attraction is palpable. From the moment you arrive at the 48-suite Ayara Hilltops you're instantly relaxed, it's that contagious.
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If you love flora you'll love Burasari Resort. Even though this compact hotel has no grounds to speak of it boasts more foliage discreetly planted on its premises than a medium-sized resort's gardens.
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Today, we're discovering what it's like to ride an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) and to be honest I'm not quite sure what to expect. The brochure looks pretty wild – lots of mud and splashing around in the jungle and on the beach so I'm wearing shorts and factor 50 sun block just in case.
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Phuket is often called 'The Pearl of the Andaman' but did you know that pearls are actually cultivated here? We decided to find out more through booking a tour that took in two islands and a pearl farm. The waters to the east of Phuket are sanctuaries of peace. Read more...

Burasari Resort
Patong Beach

Burasari Resort is a unique boutique resort providing an oasis of peace and tranquility in the heart of Patong Beach, Phuket’s most popular holiday destination .

SuperSaver
THB 6,300* (USD 186) / night
Classic Room
Valid 16 Jan – 31 Mar ’08

Allamanda Laguna Phuket

Discover a world of spacious holiday living at Allamanda Laguna Phuket with beautifully appointed suites facing tranquil lagoons and lush greenery.

Early Bird “Stay 3 Pay 2”
THB 6,624* (USD 195) / night
Junior Suite - 01-31 Mar ’08

Indigo Pearl - Nai Yang Beach

The Indigo Pearl resort experience is an encounter with Phuket’s collective imagination, re-envisioned through imaginative design.

Chinese New Year Package
THB 23,600* (USD 695) for 3 nights
Kelly Quarters & benefits - 05-12 Feb ’08

The Royal Phuket Yacht Club - Nai Harn

Calm and serene, The Royal Phuket Yacht Club a Puravarna Resort is one of Thailand's premier resorts and provides an oasis of peace and tranquility.

SuperSaver
THB 7,870* (USD 232) / night
Oceanfront Superior - 11 Jan – 14 Apr ’08

Somnuk Kongsa is the chef de partie at The Mangosteen Resort & Spa in Rawai. Here she shows us how to make two delicious dishes: shredded snow fish with green mango salad, and Mangosteen salad. Read more...

Long distance windsurf race, Chinese New Year and Phuket Blues Festival are the 3 main events which will happen in Phuket in January and February. Read more...

The JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is celebrating being ranked as the fifth-best resort in Asia in the Conde Nast Traveler magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards for 2007.
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What makes a restaurant outstanding? Most people would agree that a combination of setting plus a certain je ne sais quoi makes a restaurant truly magic. This month we visit Watermark in Boat Lagoon; a chic restaurant surrounded by multi-million dollar motor yachts and 360 degrees, a hilltop venue a view over the lush green hills of west Phuket and the Andaman Sea. Whether you prefer dining alone or with friends this month's restaurant choice is bound to suit you. Read more...

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has announced new entrance fees for foreigners visiting Thailand’s national parks.
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