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Phuket.com Magazine Newsletter - November 2008

Welcome to Phuket.com November issue! This month we highlight 'What's New and Hot in Phuket'. On an island where change is a byword for success we get to see a lot of interesting developments. For our Tour Review come with us and check out the latest dinner cruise, sampling the nautical cuisine of Bleu Blanc. You'll be surprised. Our Hotel Reviews cover the spanking-new Courtyard Marriott in Surin Beach as well as Patong's latest new and hot addition, La Flora.

For our ever-popular Restaurant Reviews we discover la dolce vita at Amari Coral Beach's La Gritta Italian restaurant and then get into a super funky and trendy dining groove at Catch Beach Club. Grab the latest updates in our Island News which includes 38 lovely Miss France contestants, an artificial reef and a profile of the island's English-language radio stations. On the Hotel News front, catch the latest award winners, openings and planned projects as well as the general buzz in the industry.

This Month's Hotels & Tours Hightlights

hotel review:

The Courtyard Marriott in Surin is a good example of a resort with well-balanced interior and exterior design and décor firmly enhancing both Thai and Western values and bringing the best out of both. Read more...

Tour review:

There is a generous selection of dinner cruises in Phuket that head out into Phang Nga Bay or out in the Andaman Sea when the weather is clement enough. Read more...

Asia Web Direct recently held an Awards Ceremony on September 4 at Twinpalms Phuket in the form of an Appreciation Day for Phuket's most successful Top Ten Hotels. Read more...

hotel review:

Very new, very chic, very centrally located and right on the beach: This about sums up La Flora in Patong. La Flora has 67 modern-designed rooms, suites and villas and its design is almost cubic with two parallel lap pools flanked by wings containing seven different types of accommodation. Read more...

Phuket Hotel Offers

La Flora Resort Patong

Situated on 1.2 acres of prime land and just a step to pristine white sand beaches, this is a retreat unlike any other, offering elegant accommodations, two sparkling swimming pools and a combination of distinctive dining.

The Hot Blossom: Deluxe Pool View
From US$ 230* (THB 7,599) per night
01 Nov - 19 Dec '08

Anantara Resort-Maikhao


Stay 4 Pay 3 *US$ 576 (THB 18,992)/night** Pool Villa - 15Oct-23Dec '08

Vijitt Resort - Chalong


Special Introductory Rates *US$ 172 (THB 5,650)/night** Deluxe Villa - now-23Dec '08

The Dewa Patong


Stay 2 Pay 1 *US$ 236 (THB 7,800)/night** 15Nov-14Dec '08

This Month Stories

Restaurant reviews:
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If you're looking for quality dining in sumptuous settings come with us this month to try out the Italian fare at La Gritta in Patong. And heading further north up the coast at Surin Beach you'll find the marvelously eclectic Catch Beach Club. Both great places and both worth checking out. Read more...

Discover Thailand:

The serious shopper looking for quality goods will be happy to know that there are many options on the island. We’re not talking here about Prada, Gucci or Dior. We are talking about high-quality Asian arts and products. Read more...

Hotel News:

On the Hotel News front, catch the latest award winners, openings and planned projects as well as the general buzz in the industry. Read more...

unusual thailand:

It is such a perfect day to go on a boat trip. The sky is clear and there are warm breezes coming. We are in Phang Nga Bay and heading for the famous Koh Panyee. Koh Panyee is about 20 minutes by long-tailed boat from Surakul pier in Phang Nga province. Read more...

phuket News:

Get the latest updates in our Island News which includes the welcome information that 38 lovely Miss France contestants will be visiting Phuket for the first time – something that will definitely get pulses racing. Read more...

Thai Cooking:

Nathee Rungchat was appointed Executive Sous Chef at the Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket in December 2006. A native of Thailand, Chef Nathee has worked in the culinary arts in Thailand for more than 14 years with leading hotels and resorts. Read more...

Samui Hotel Offer

Located at Maenam in the northern part of Samui, where guests can expect high-quality luxury accommodation and service in natural and romantic surroundings.

Exclusive Rates: From US$198* (THB 6,800) / night
Kirikayan Suite - 1 Nov – 19 Dec’08

Krabi Hotel Offer

Aree Tara Resort, located on beautiful Ao Nang beach, is a modern resort with luxurious rooms, delicious dining choices and is only a few steps to the beach.

Special Promotion: From US$ 93* (THB 2,830) / night
Superior Room - 1 Nov - 30 Nov '08

* prices are nett and subject to exchange rate fluctuations

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