Phuket.com Magazine Newsletter - July 2007

First Time in Phuket

Our July magazine has got to be one of our most fun issues ever! We feature a ‘first time’ guide to Phuket. Almost everything – from Thai food to where the nightlife is to sound advice for the first time shopper – is in here. We even have useful hints for your first Thai massage experience. We also review two Patong accommodation destinations: Novotel and Banthai. There is a Phuket half-day tour description and even a special miniguide for those planning a longer stay. Still, it’s impossible to cover everything in one go… that’s for future issues. Enjoy!

We at Phuket.com have never grown blasé about the tropical beauty of this island. We discover something new about Phuket every single day and this is what keeps us here. It’s such a blessing to be able to live and work here and we love to share it with you. Read more...

Banthai Beach Resort and Spa has secured one of the best locations in the heart of lively Patong. With Starbucks, McDonalds, Warner Bros and Haagen Daas right on its doorstep, and located just off the beach road, Banthai is perfect for tourists wanting a close-up look at Phuket’s most lively tourist town. Read more...

Sweaty bodies bump against each other in thumping clubs. Somebody in an open-air bar turns the conversation to politics, and the exchange gets heated. Irish pubs serve Guinness by the pint and crank out live tunes, fiddle and all. Read more...

The first sight of Phuket out of an airplane window can set anyone’s heart pounding with anticipation. And who wouldn’t get excited about that awesome bird’s-eye view of the beautiful green islands in Phang Nga Bay, each one framed by white-crested waves? To get to know the island and Phuket City better we decided to go on a tour. Read more...

What would a holiday be without a bit of shopping? Gifts for family, friends and colleagues, something to hang on the wall or put on the mantelpiece to remind you of warmer times, something nice and skimpy to wear around the pool on those occasional warm days back home. It’s all here in Phuket. Read more...

Many foreigners know something about Thai food from going to Thai restaurants in their home countries. Others have never tried it but have heard of its reputation for gorgeous if mouth-searing tastes - and plan to give it a try while in Phuket. Read more...

Novotel Phuket Resort
Patong Beach

At Novotel Phuket Resort, Thailand, first class accommodation and service are a natural extension of our daily mission to provide you with the ultimate resort experience.

SuperSaver
From US$ 115*
(THB 3,200)/night
Superior Seaview With breakfast
Valid till 31 Oct ’07

The Aspasia Phuket - Kata Beach

Recently created in the south of the island of Phuket, The Aspasia is a stylish boutique resort reflecting an unusual retro-deco design.

Complimentary Nights Stay 1 Get 1
US$ 213* (THB 5,900)/night
With breakfast - Valid till 30 Sep '07

Mövenpick Resort and Spa - Karon Beach

Mövenpick Resort & Spa is bordered by tranquil and tropical Karon Beach - one of the Kingdom's most extraordinary natural beauties.

SuperSaver
US$ 125* (THB 3,500)/night
With breakfast - Valid till 31 Oct '07

Le Royal Meridien Phuket Yacht Club

Calm and serene, Le Royal Meridien Phuket Yacht Club is one of Thailand's premier resorts and provides an oasis of peace and tranquility in Nai Harn Beach.

SuperSaver
From US$ 120* (THB 4,719)/night
With breakfast - Valid till 31 Oct '07

First impressions are so important. The towering lobby at Novotel Phuket Resort looks regal and is blessed with a cooling sea breeze. It’s the perfect place to sit and read a newspaper while drinking a refreshing cup of coffee. The roof is supported by clever white palm tree-shaped pillars and the whole feeling is one of opulent luxury. Read more...

Great news for Jazz lovers! Check out some great sounds in the romantic setting of Royal Phuket Marina’s Boardwalk on the evening of Friday August 3 from 19:30 till late. This is yet another cool event from the people who have recently brought you everything from regattas to weddings, boat launches, to DJ's, bands, dancers and singers. Read more...

It’s your first time to Phuket. You’re confused. You’ve got more tour brochures in your hotel room than you know what to do with and time is running out. What to do? Where to go? What to see? Obviously, you’re going to have to plan your itinerary around a time frame, so here are four options – a three-day, five-day and a seven-day stay and longer. Read more...

Phuket’s hotel scene is all abuzz at the moment. Everyone is talking about the big names coming to town. It seems that nothing – not even a tsunami – can stop Phuket from forging ahead. With all this development you’d be forgiven for thinking that the island has lost its beauty but nothing could be further than the truth. Read more...

Deciding what kind of activities we want to do when we decide on a trip to an exotic tropical island like Phuket is one thing, but we also must consider our preconceptions of the destination as well. It’s human nature to compare places we are visiting to places we’ve visited in the past, but this can be a bit of a problem if expectations are different from reality. That’s why it’s important to do your research; and reading an article such as this means you are indeed doing your research. Read more...

This month it’s seafood all the way. We go to Kan Eang@Pier, a favourite eatery on Phuket’s east coast that has recently been given a truly noteworthy makeover. The fabulous views are still there but the restaurant’s totally changed. Tamachart Restaurant is in Phuket City and is one of the quirkiest, strange, guffaw-inducing places to eat in Thailand. Find out more about these memorable restaurants inside. Bon appetit! Read more...

It’s not something you’ll see everyday in Birmingham or Oslo or Bonn: you walk past a small shop on a main street and there, inside, is a row of comfortable La-Z-Boy-type chairs with footstools, each occupied by a tourist with trousers rolled up to the knee. At their feet kneel Thai women, kneading those overworked extremities. Read more...

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