We haven’t heard much from Regent, the Asian-based luxury hotel brand, since The Regent Bangkok was rebranded as Four Seasons. A decade passed, the brand was bought by a Taiwanese investor, and only now is it making a comeback to Thailand, in Phuket. The Regent Phuket Cape Panwa (84 Moo 8 Sakdidej Rd., Vichit, Muang, Phuket, 076-200-800. www.regenthotels.com/phuket) is located on the beachfront of the southeastern coast of Phuket island, which is a lot more peaceful than the west coast, and has classy neighbors like Cape Panwa Resort, Radisson Blu and Sri Panwa. It houses 105 rooms, suites and villas, each of which has a panoramic sea view from their balconies. “Winter to Remember” rates start from B8,500 during Dec 1-Feb 28, 2013. A minimum two-night stay is required.