Amanpuri Resort - Phuket, Thailand

This timeless retreat on the west coast of Phuket is in harmony with its idyllic setting. Ancient Ayutthayan architecture informs the design of its pavilions and villas, which overlook lush vegetation and the pristine Andaman Sea

Approached by elevated walkways, pavilions have a private outdoor sala (room) for dining and relaxing, shaded by tropical flora. Sloping roof lines frame soothing, spacious interiors, furnished with Thai textiles, art and antiques

Watersports are year-round activities at Amanpuri – explore the Andaman Sea with the resort’s fleet of 20-plus craft. Six tennis courts are lit for night play, with five international-standard golf courses just a short drive away

Coconut palms cover the isolated headland that is home to Amanpuri. A private, paradisiacal hideaway radiating out from a scallop-shaped beach, the resort’s tranquil atmosphere is infused by the heady aroma of jasmine blossoms

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