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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: (clockwise from left) Twilight in Phuket Town. Feeling stressed? You will not struggle to find a location that can help with a tension relieving massage. Choose your colour, yellow, green or red but make sure you try an authentic Thai curry.
after, you’ll find it all and more on the roads making up Old Town – Phang Nga, Rassada, Thalang and Yaowarat. Here are our top three must-visit stores:
1. BAN BORAN TEXTILES
For great quality bags, lamps, sandals, lacquerware products and tribal jewellery, head to one of the two Ban Boran shops in downtown Phuket. You’ll find English- speaking assistants and, while making a purchase may be a hot and sweaty affair, you’ll get the best of the best Thai goods and items from nearby countries.
2. THINK POSITIVE ('KIT DEE')
This Japanese, Burmese, Thai, Chinese and Indian emporium of fabulous knick- knacks will keep you browsing for hours on Yaowarat Road – how many Buddha heads, wooden ornaments and Japanese
robes can you fit into your suitcase?
The answer is Think Positive. Test your bargaining skills with the Burmese shop assistant.
3. SIAM INDIGO
Known to be one of the leading Thai 'retro-fusion' restaurants in Phuket, Siam Indigo’s collection of mosaic art and an adjacent shop selling women's clothing and accessories lure as many magpie-eyed shoppers in as its great food. Prices are good and the atmosphere is always lively. Don’t miss Siam Indigo’s 'Hip & Chic' market on the first Sunday of the month.
What’s not to love about Phuket? With romance, culture, incredible beaches
and great food and shopping, you’ll be irrevocably tied to Thailand and planning your return before you even leave! EV
STAY
RCI AFFILIATED RESORTS IN PHUKET INCLUDE:
ANANTARA VACATION CLUB PHUKET MAI KHAO*
7 nights from AU$549/NZ$669 1brm
AU$709/NZ$879 2brm
This brand new signature resort in northwest Phuket offers a truly luxurious escape of
scenic authenticity. Just a few minutes’ walk away to the tranquil sun kissed sands of Mai Khao – Phuket’s longest beach. While the green forest of Sirinath National Park that fringes the resort is a gateway to an impressive natural playground of sea caves, mangroves, coral reefs and dazzling islands.
Prices May 2013 to March 2014
SABOEY RESORT AND VILLAS*
4 nights from AU $409/ NZ $509 Studio Situated in the North-East of the island on Bangrak Beach, this secluded resort is designed to maximise serenity, space and privacy. Nestled amidst lush tropical gardens and landscaped around a stunning double-infinity freshwater pool and cascading Jacuzzi, which both allow a stunning seamless view onto the sea.
Prices May – Dec 2013
THE PALMS RESORT*
4 nights from AU $609/ NZ $739 2brm Located just 30 metres from the long stretch
of unspoiled white sands of Kamala Beach, and amidst an excellent choice of shopping and dining, this resort is a modern resort, well suited for the family.
Prices May to October 2013
*Subject to availability, prices exclude holiday season dates
DID YOU KNOW?
There is now 3 & 4 night Split Week Exchanges available for Phuket
To Learn More Call:
1300 368 800 AU / 0800 368 800 NZ
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