Phuket Island has become the most sought after location in Southeast Asia for people looking for a "lifestyle" (as opposed to just "a house") in a lush, tropical environment. There are over

Phuket's improved infrastructure, combined with the laidback island lifestyle and the unlimited recreation options such as sailing, boating, diving, fishing, windsurfing, biking and golfing make Phuket the perfect dream location for those seeking a relaxed lifestyle in an affordable, peaceful, tropical paradise, and that holiday they have always dreamed about.

For the perfect blend of luxury and privacy, the villas are an excellent choice. Many are located on or near Phuket's beautiful beaches and feature stunning views of the Andaman Sea. The island's villas offer a range of resort-like accommodations. Many include enough rooms for entire families or groups of travelers. The villas come complete with living rooms, patios, full-service kitchens and cable TV. Many also feature swimming pools, and offer maid and laundry service, and even private chefs.

One of the reasons for the popularity of luxury Phuket rentals in Phuket is that the airport offers direct flights to many cities in Asia and even Europe making a several day stay in beautiful villas in Phuket convenient, and easy. Within 4 hours a guest can leave the hustle and bustle of the cosmopolitan city of Hong Kong for example and be sipping cocktails next to the infinity pool at their luxury villa rental.

Everywhere on Phuket Island is beautiful but the south part of the island is straight out of a tropical daydream. The southern coastline is blessed with magnificent mountains covered with lush jungle forest that stretch out to meet the azure blue sea and are framed with white powder sandy beaches and fringed with coral reefs. When you see a photograph of Phuket, it is likely to have been taken in the south part of the island.

The southern beaches offer superb vistas and some of the most glorious sunsets in the world. The South Coast Area covers the part of the island that lies south of Relax Bay on the west and then across the island to include the Cape Panwa area. Many of the best villa rentals can be found here with some of the most lavish and extraordinary designs imaginable.

By staying at a luxury property at the northern end of Phuket you will certainly be leaving the crowds behind. The north part of the island is less developed and gets only a tiny fraction of the visitors to Phuket. Miles of unspoiled beaches, and good food await you. The rugged beauty of the northern beaches can only be enhanced by the feeling of having them all to yourself.

As you travel north you will encounter beaches dominated with casuarina pine trees rather than palm trees. These unusual trees are like a natural beach umbrella and offer cool shade from the blistering tropical sun, and a if you listen carefully they make slight singing sound as they sway to the call of the offshore breezes. Expect a quiet enchanting experience if you break away from the herd and visit the north end of the island.

Whichever part of the island the guest chooses, they are sure to find a Phuket villa rental to suit their needs, and have everything taken care of by professional villa management and infections Thai charm.