You simply must experience April in Thailand. Everyone knows about the famous ‘Qing Ming Festival’ that kicks off on 4th April this year. The festival is believed to have originated in China’s Shanxi province and traditionally it is considered a time when Chinese families travel to the area where their ancestors are buried in order to honor their forebears.
Hence, also known as ‘Tomb Sweeping Day’, it brings together families in their ancestral home and celebrate their shared roots as well as honoring their dead. Prayers done, families are together, now they wish
to take a retreat where they can spend some quality time together.
Sing, dance and fly kites. While young couples all set to start courting, the adventurous souls seek an adrenaline rush. Fitness freaks need a world class gym and a chic spa while others dream of a private cruise.
Where to go and enjoy all this, is the worry. Well, it is not a surprise that Phuket gets the majority vote. They head to the island in the lap of luxury where each one can indulge in activities of their choice.
Any time of year and no matter how the temperature is, you are spoilt for choice for luxe things to do in Phuket. With an abundance of beaches, parks and forests to explore, a rich history and culture to discover, wide array of luxury shopping options and fantastic dining and nightlife choices, the only thing you wish is a great place to stay, where you are treated no less than royalty.
And what can be better than the plethora of many luxurious villas spoiling guests in uber rich and warm hospitality.
Phuket Villa 4227
At the heart of the Kamala Bay and only 500 mtrs from the Kamala beach is one of the highest Villas offering a stunning 180-degree sunset view.
Accommodation consists of 8 bedrooms with several living rooms as well as a media/games room, balconies and terraces.
Two lavish master bedrooms are ocean facing and are built around a spectacular infinity pool with spacious terraces, outdoor lounge area with beautiful garden and barbecue area. To ensure complete privacy, the en-suites have 2 large living rooms and a media/game room.
Graced with beautiful antiques and specifically crafted furniture, the villa suits the taste of uber luxury connoisseurs.
Savour cuisine of your choice as the Master Chef awaits your specific requirements. There are private villa chefs to take your orders and the full time housekeeping staff to take care of everything during your stay.
This 5-star resort comes with 24 hour concierge service and a buggy service to take you to the beach-clubs and restaurants. The resort complex has a fully equipped gym with personal trainers as well as a kids-club.
With world class facilities and great chefs, this villa resort is ideal for families and groups, not to miss out as a dream destination for a tropical wedding.
Kamala Beach offers an ideal retreat for people looking for a peaceful holiday destination in Phuket as its USP lies in its tranquil and calm vibes. For those culturally inclined, a visit to the ‘Kamala Friday Market’ is a must. Here they will get a glimpse of the local culture of Southern Thailand.
For a family outing, ‘Phuket FantaSea’, the first and biggest Las Vegas-style show is the best bet. Suitable for all age groups, the world class show is, indeed, amongst the most popular attractions in Phuket. It is definitely worth seeing with theatrical performances, choreography, magic tricks, elephants on stage, aerial ballet, and a lot more surprises.
For surfers, there is good news! Kamala Beach is surfable at all tides from May to November. No wonder it is one of the favorite surfing spots, both for beginners as well as experts in Phuket.
Try a game of Lawn bowling. It’s a great sport to bring everybody together. At Kamala Lawn Bowling Club, enjoy playing the game with drinks and snacks. There’s a karaoke room too for those interested in checking their singing skills. Transfer to and fro from the villa can be arranged.
For sightseeing, a visit to Wat Baan Kamala (Kamala temple) is a good idea. This is a classic Buddhist temple located on Kamala beachfront towards its Southern end. Entirely rebuilt and renovated after the 2004’s tsunami, Wat Baan Kamala offers landscaped garden to spend sometime in peace.
There is no dearth of decent places for dining out. Silk restaurant is very popular for Thai cuisine while Ristorante Da Ali is great for a hearty lunch.
The most notable feature of the Villa 4227 at first glance is its elevation offering sweeping views of the sunsets over the sea panoramic views of the picturesque surrounds.
Travel Tip : Don’t leave without surfing, seeing outstanding Phuket FantaSea, a game of ‘Lawn Bowling’ and a visit to Kamala Friday Market.
Location
- Nearest Airport : Phuket airport at 43 Kilometres
- Nearest Beach : Kamala beach at 500 Metres
Phuket Villa 4281
Located in the picturesque southern peninsula of Patong Beach on the tropical island of Phuket, Villa 4281 unfolds spectacular sea views across the famous Patong Bay.
The spacious and is officially the biggest holiday villa in Phuket. It’s ideal for a perfect retreat with family, friends and for large groups.
Complete with all luxurious amenities, this 1,700 sq m villa welcomes you to a world of splendor. This two story villa’s highlight is its two main Penthouse bedrooms.
Each of the 9 bedrooms have spacious private en-suite bathrooms, exclusive in design with a masterful layout and over-the-top amenities.
At the height of luxury, in a class of its own, one of the magnificent penthouse bedrooms on the top floor opens up to the swimming pool. The second one has a private deck that speaks for itself. Poised as the private roof-top chill-out area, it is the best place to relax and enjoy the views.
The feature of the Villa that is most suitable for bigger groups is that it has two self-contained living rooms on two separate levels. The elderly guests can enjoy the ground floor set up with a bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, an American size pool table and satellite TV with plenty of seating.
There is also a computer and printer for those interested in catching up with their work and a fully equipped gymnasium for health freaks.
The second living room on the top floor offers panoramic sea views, with ample seating and TV. This affords each of the guests who stay in the amazing Villa, privacy and seclusion when they wish it.
And for those who wish to make the most of their stay, the large infinity pool complete with fully staffed pool bar, over-sized sun lounges and outdoor shower are a major attraction. Simply sit by the pool enjoying the sea views, or relax in the Jacuzzi.
While the breakfast, soft drinks and bottled water are complimentary, the guests are also given a case of Heineken on arrival. An in-house chef is also on call to cater meals to the desires of the guests.
Do not worry about language problem as there is an English speaking Operations Manager who is more than happy to be your dedicated guest relations officer at the villa.
Patong Beach is one of the lively beaches in Phuket with something for everyone. Do not forget that it is famous for hosting the best nightlife on Phuket Island including Simon Cabaret (the biggest transvestite cabaret show in Asia).
One can indulge in quite a lot of sightseeing as there is a waterfall, museum, rain forests and temples. Go to Bangla Road if you wish to party all night. Here you will find girls, beer and music and a lot more!
For adventure enthusiasts, book a tour for Flying Hanuman on the road to Kathu Waterfall. It is just the right place for you if you’re the type of person who loves to zip through the sky 40 meters above a jungle. Enjoy an aerial view of Phuket’s rain-forest!
Pat a Tiger at Tiger Kingdom as here you get the opportunity to be close and personal with several Indochinese tigers. It is located right next to the Go-Kart track in Kathu at the foot of Patong Hill. However, keep small kids safely away from large tiger enclosures.
Enjoy dining at La Bodega Tapas Bar at Patong Beach as this is the first authentic Spanish tapas restaurant in Phuket. There are several other happening places to eat like ‘Sala Bua’ facing Patong Beach. It is an award-winning restaurant famous for serving shared dishes on a hot Himalayan rock.
It is the biggest holiday villa in Phuket, with an excess of 1,700 sq-m of luxury living space.
Travel Tip: Spend few or many hours at Bangla Road, you will not regret!! And ‘Flying Hanuman’ is a MUST!