We love Dubai, but there are times when we want to escape the buzz of the city in search of paradise. We recently found it in Phuket, Thailand – just a 6-hour flight to Bangkok, and further one-hour flight south.
Serenity Resort and Residences is located on the South East coast of the island, overlooking the stunning Chalong Bay. A welcome alternative to the vast, sprawling resorts elsewhere in Phuket, the hotel has a small, boutique feel and service to match. With just 64 rooms in total (all oversized suites or villas), there’s never a fight over sun beds around the pool or tables at breakfast. The ambience of the place is spectacularly relaxed – and you’ll feel your shoulders ease and mind clear from the moment you step into reception and take a sip of the ice-cold lemongrass-infused water that is offered on arrival.
The real pull of this place, however, is the breathtaking views. Whether you’re enjoying it from your sun lounger, your lunch table, or the floor-to-ceiling windows in your suite, there are few places in the world that can rival this backdrop. With the sun glinting off the turquoise water, the islands dotted out at sea, and the boats bobbing off shore, you will find yourself mesmerized by its beauty.
Heading to Thailand for the spa treatments? You’re in luck – as you’ll only have to pad a few metres in your slippers to the in-house spa, which invites you in with a luxurious scent and vast treatment menu. And foodies will be equally satisfied, with a menu of Thai classics and Western cuisine that will satisfy taste buds time and time again.
If you want the luxury of a 5* resort, but the service of a small boutique hotel, this is the place to head… Just remember to take your camera, as this is one holiday that you won’t ever want to forget.
Visit www.serenityphuket.com
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