Next stop – Phuket

Tucked away in a quiet corner of this idyllic island, Cape Panwa has long been recognized as the most precious jewel in Phuket’s crown. Overlooking a secluded bay of pure white sands lapped by the turquoise Andaman Sea and boasting some of the region’s most exhilarating diving, the flawless scenery around Amatara Resort a& Wellness is just breathtaking.

The resort features 105 rooms and suites, each with its own private balcony and sea view. The lush resort also offers the finest gourmet cuisines in the resort’s six food and beverage outlets.

With the 2000-sqm Amatara Spa overlooking the endless seascape, and open to the ocean breezes, the resort is the first and only luxury destination resort spa in Phuket. The Amatara experience is one of total wellness and includes five all-inclusive programmes. The newly extended spa facilities include the world’s first Thai Hamam, a combination of Thai and Turkish Hamam treatments, with a Salt Relaxation Room for asthma and allergies, and Rhassoul Clay treatments for improving the health and vitality of the body and skin.

For those who wish to venture out of the resort, Phuket offers plenty of activities and cultural attractions. Limestone cliffs and clear emerald water make Phang Nga Bay and its near-neighbour James Bond Island – where 'The Man with the Golden Gun' was filmed – a must-see for all visitors to Phuket. There are about 30 Buddhist temples to visit; each with its own quirks. Wat Chalong, with its gilt statues of two revered monks, Wat Phra Thong with its half-buried Buddha statue and Wat Phra Nang Sang; complete with 3,000 year old Buddha heads are among the most spectacular. Eight of the finest golf courses in Thailand can also be found on the island and cater for all skills and abilities.