It’s a sad and sorry time for those who loved Evason Phuket Resort & Spa—it’s been sold. While the new ownership hasn’t been unveiled, operations have ceased (temporarily, we hope) and the staff have been laid-off.
During the low season, overpriced Phuket is temporarily within reach of us locals. Take Centara Grand West Sands Resort & Villas Phuket on Maikhao Beach, where a 65-sq-meter deluxe room can now be had from B2,632. Larger families might consider…
Conde Nast Traveller has just unveiled its Gold List, a list of top hotels worldwide, for 2012. Too bad there are only two Thai hotels to make the list: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai (Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, 053 298…
Cape Panwa Hotel (Sakdidej Rd., Cape Panwa, Phuket, 076-391-123/-5, www.capepanwa.com) is like an old friend—you can be sure of a good time when you visit, but there probably won’t be any big surprises. Yet, with many people looking to try…
Sat on Naka Island, off Phuket’s northwest coast, The Naka Island, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa (32 Moo 5, Pa Klok, Thalang, Phuket, 076-371-400. Naka.reservations@luxurycollection.com) has just unveiled its new look after being rebranded from a Six Senses late…
This Christmas, a Nigerian with a bomb in his pants led airlines to freak out and raise security measures higher than ever. It’s also led to the introduction of the full-body 3D-image scanners at many airports. The detailed imaging raises…