THE ADDRESS Magazine No.20 | Page 258

A vast waterfront villa that offers all the scenic beauty imagined, together with sweeping seascape views that roll on forever A s Southeast Asia's premier tropical playground, Phuket’s unsurpassed beauty and diversity combine to make the island the ideal location for that special vacation home, permanent home or retirement getaway. Ranked as one of the Top 10 Islands in Asia and awarded a 2014 Travelers’ Choice award by TripAdvisor, Phuket is famous for its dazzling palm-lined shorelines and inviting blue waters. It is also a short boat trip away from fantastic offshore islands such as Surin and Similan, Koh Racha, Koh Yao and Phi Phi, where some of the world’s best diving and snorkelling can be found. Phuket is all about lifestyle. There is so much more than stunning beaches. As the wealthiest province in Thailand, Phuket boasts excellent infrastructure, first-class hospitals, schools, shopping centres and all of the other comforts of the Western lifestyle. Phuket is home to many part-time residents who use the island as a base and commute to work in places such as Singapore and Hong Kong. Air connections make it a hassle-free experience. Just 264 www.theaddressmagazine.com