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Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa
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This village style resort is set in the heart of Karon Beach, stretching over 75 acres of lush tropical gardens. Unwind with a traditional Thai massage, take in scenic mountain and sea views or enjoy a free diving class. Attractions, such as Fantasea theme park and Chalong Temple, are a short drive away.
The resort has the largest event capacity and meeting space on Phuket Island, as well as a business centre and wireless internet access in public areas. The perfect tropical venue for a meeting or convention, the resort offers state-of-the-art LCD equipment,
plasma screens, lighting and broadband internet technology. There are five versatile meeting rooms, seven flexible rooms, and a marquee suitable for a function of 350-400 people.
With multiple dining options, no palate will be left unsatisfied. Sails restaurant features the famous Hilton Breakfast, an all-day dining à la carte menu and nightly themed dinner buffets. Experience exquisite Italian cuisine at Buon Appetito, or sip on cocktails and have a romantic dinner at Ocean Beach Club overlooking a spectacular Karon sunset. Thai Thai Restaurant serves authentic local cuisine, while Caffe Cino serves lighter meals such as snacks and sandwiches.
The 671 individually air-conditioned guestrooms are spread between three wings, and all rooms have a private balcony. Most rooms feature picturesque views of the Andaman Sea. For guest convenience, the resort offers 24-hour housekeeping and voicemail. Rooms also feature complimentary tea and coffee facilities, a desk, mini bar, and in-room safe.
The three swimming pools offer different views around the resort. The pool overlooking the Ocean Beach Club is recommended for savouring a magnificent sunset or sunbathing on a sunny day. There is also a theme pool with a waterslide, and a giant two-level pool linked by a waterfall and surrounded by scenic gardens.
Pamper yourself at the resort’s beauty salon, clothing store or gift shop. Catering to every need, the resort features a shopping arcade, adventure and limousine desk as well as a currency exchange service.
The spa is set over 15 luxurious villas amidst tropical gardens. This facility features the Well Being Salon, herbal steam rooms and a Spa Source retail outlet. There are numerous recreational facilities, including a 24-hour health and fitness centre, Kidz Paradise, steam room and sauna. There are two squash courts, three tennis courts, a putting green and watersports are also available.
Guide to South Thailand, Phuket & Khao Lak
Phuket has a long history. In centuries past, it was an important trading post. Two centuries ago, extensive tin mining drew thousands of Chinese labourers to the island and their influence has remained, leaving the province of Phuket with the highest percentage of ethnic Chinese in the country. The southern and coastal areas of the island were predominantly inhabited by Muslim fisherman.
Whether it's world-class diving in the Andaman Sea, golf at the world standard championship courses or exciting eco-adventures in tropical forests, it is the place to extend your horizons. Take an exhilarating speedboat ride to the surrounding islands or enjoy a serene cruise around mystical Phang Noa Bay.
Or why not enjoy the vibrant nightlife at legendary Patong Beach with its bewildering mix of restaurants, bars, discos, live music clubs and cabarets. Inexpensive deals abound to this stunning destination and there are a wide variety of holiday packages available that need not break the budget.
Phuket is more than a provincial capital; it is also a fascinating location for enthusiastic shoppers with all kind of budgets. You will find items ranging from antique Asian art and crafts, clothing boutiques, household knick-knacks to bolts of famous Thai silk with bargaining the order of the day.
With its idyllic tropical weather, Phuket is a favourite with beach lovers. There are, broadly speaking, two seasons: the dry and the wet. The dry season begins in December and lasts until April, when the rainfall increases. Wet or dry, temperatures remain remarkably consistent, nestling around 30°C and always with a dash of humidity.
Just a 45-minute speedboat jaunt and a 90-minute ferryboat ride from Phuket are the towering limestone outcrop of the twin Phi Phi Islands. The larger and inhabited island, Phi Phi Don attracts hundreds of visitors to stay on its lovely shores. It is paradise perfected with beautiful beaches, stunning rock formations and vivid turquoise waters teeming with colourful marine life. Without roads, there is no hustle and bustle, no reason to hurry. Longtail boats make the many secluded beaches around Phi Phi Don accessible.
The sheer limestone walls of the smaller Phi Phi Leh are dotted with caves and passages and the island's shallow blue-green lagoons and coral gardens are a snorkeller's paradise.
So whether you want to snorkel the day away, relax in the sun, dance 'til dawn at a club, or indulge in Thai specialty cuisines, it's not difficult to see why Phuket is considered the ultimate holiday destination in Thailand.