Accommodation
Courtyard Hotel by Marriott at Patong Beach
This stylish Courtyard Hotel by Marriott at Patong Beach, is in the heart of Phuket's busiest town with 390 well-appointed rooms. The resort features a roof-top swimming pool, an Araya Spa and a 24-hour fitness center. Just two minutes from Patong Beach and a short walk from the main shopping strip, markets and local bars and restaurants, the hotel is ideally located for couples and families.
Golf
Blue Canyon Country Club (Lakes Course)
A scenic and challenging course enjoyed by all standard of golfers. The hole routing makes good use of meandering creeks and water-filled canyons created by abandoned open cast tin mining with natural land flow left relatively unchanged from the original jungle contours. The front 9 of the Blue Canyon Lakes Course runs through a landscape of lakes and natural canyons, whilst the back 9 weaves its way around lakes and woodlands of rubber trees.
Phuket Country Club (Old Course)
A beautiful and older course where every hole provides something different and unusual. Highlighted by the 10th hole, a par 5 and plays nearly 560 yards dog-legging itself around a lake, although you can go for the green if you can carry it 300 yards. The clubhouse offers a panoramic view over the golf course with a poolside restaurant.
Red Mountain Golf Course
The most challenging golf course in Phuket, Red Mountain is an exhilarating test of golf and a breathtaking scenic tour around a course destined to become a golfing landmark in the region. The highest course on Phuket Island with dramatic views Red Mountain is an absolute 'must-play' course on any golfing holiday to the island.
Loch Palm Golf Club
The Loch Palm 18 hole par 72, 6,555 yards golf course is one of the most enjoyable and consistent Phuket golf courses. Nestling beneath a panoramic range of jungle-clad hills, Loch Palm is easy going although still capable of throwing down many challenges and giving any golfer a thorough workout.
Sights / Activities
Phromthep Cape
When in Phuket you must visit Phromthep Cape, Phuket's most southern point and a fantastic place to witness a breathtaking sunset.
Diving
Phuket is listed as one of the top ten dive sites in the world with a huge variety of sites, the incredible variety in marine life, the unusual underwater formations, the excellent visibility and the spectacular reefs.
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