Phuket’s Beaches: 7 of the Best

A perfect arc of pristine sand and crystal water

Finding your perfect stretch of sand among Phuket’s beaches may be harder than you think.

Thailand’s largest island is blessed with an extraordinary coastline. Along its shores, jungle-clad headlands tumble into the Andaman Sea, framing everything from hidden coves and undeveloped bays to bustling beach towns lined with restaurants, massage huts and colourful longtail boats.… Read the rest

Nai Thon Beach, Phuket: A Quiet Alternative to Phuket’s Crowded Beaches

Nai Thon Beach

Some places are memorable because of what you do there. Others stay with you because of how they make you feel. Nai Thon Beach on the island’s northwest coast, is firmly in the latter category.

Nai Thon Beach remains one of Phuket’s most underrated coastal gems, a place where natural beauty takes precedence over development.… Read the rest

Kamala Beach: Finding Our Rhythm in Phuket

Kamala Beach

Kamala Beach never really asked to be the highlight of our time in Phuket. That became part of its appeal.

We spend two weeks based here. First, we settle into a backstreet villa at Nathon House, located along the suburban Hua Khuan Nuea Road.… Read the rest

Old Phuket Town: History, Culture & Colour

Old Phuket Town

Tracing history through colour, culture and quiet corners of Old Phuket Town provides something wonderfully unexpected. At first glance, it feels like a pastel dream, with rows of brightly painted shophouses, cafés spilling onto pavements and the hum of scooters weaving through narrow streets.… Read the rest