THE ADDRESS Magazine No.20 | Page 276

Among this class, Phuket is one of the mostsought real estate havens, a place where the world’s millionaires and billionaires are drawn to invest. Phuket has established itself as a world-class resort destination. There is nowhere in Asia that can match the excellent infrastructure that it now has to offer. The island boasts an international airport and schools, first-class hospitals, championship golf courses, super yacht marinas, fine dining and Western-style shopping malls. Many buyers are lured to the Phuket real estate market as it offers a combination of cosmopolitan sophistication 282 and exclusive luxury with a laid-back lifestyle. Astounding natural beauty and exotic charm, as well as great accessibility and the relatively low cost of living, add to the everlasting attractiveness. Regarded as a collector’s item much like art, a private villa at the flagship Amanpuri resort in Phuket is undoubtedly a trophy acquisition. Many consider the original Amanpuri resort, built in 1987, the best in the Aman Resort collection. Reflecting the style and elegance of Thai culture, the resort’s graceful pavilions and www.theaddressmagazine.com