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Discover an extraordinary

Phuket hideaway

21 Nature, adventure, culture and history

19 Diversions

15 Anantara Spa

17 Weddings and honeymoons

Contents03 Welcome

07 Villas

11 Culinary delights

23 Phuket travel notes

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Explorenew horizons in signature

Anantara style

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Between sun kissed sands and the green forest of Sirinath National Park, we invite you on a journey that may be as relaxing or adventurous as you like, while savouring the best of local textures and flavours.

Just 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport and a short drive from the bustling beaches of the south, Anantara Phuket Villas is unlike any other resort on the island, enticing you to create unforgettable stories along the Andaman coast.

Welcome to an

enchantment

island of tropical

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Open the doors tolaid back

luxury

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VillasExperience a private sanctuary of indulgent comforts and signature Anantara touches.

Private Pool Villas

Each of the 91 private Pool Villas feature:• 180 - 360 square metres of walled privacy• 33 square metre outdoor private pool (50 square metre in the Two Bedroom Royal Villa), enhanced by a terrazzo bathtub, hardwood decking and an open air living sala • Bedroom with daybed • Dressing room • Indoor bathroom • Indoor and outdoor showers• Personal Villa Host

A wide range of Anantara amenities includes:• Resident’s wine cellar • Resident’s bar, filled with snacks and beverages • Sun loungers with umbrellas • WiFi internet access• iPod docking station• LCD TV and DVD system with surround sound• Nespresso machine

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Choose the perfect hideaway from five villa types which are nestled within tropical gardens or beside the picturesque lagoon.

43 Pool Villas• Located along the lagoon and tropical gardens• 33 villas with king beds and 10 villas with twin beds

26 Lagoon Pool Villas • Located along the lagoon• 23 villas with king beds and 3 villas with twin beds

11 Sala Pool Villas• Located along the lagoon• A private sala over the lagoon• All villas are 185 square metres and have king beds

2 Two Bedroom Family Pool Villas• Located along the lagoon• Total area of 240 square metres• Both villas comprise a master bedroom with a king bed and a second bedroom with twin beds

1 Two Bedroom Royal Villa• Located on the beach end of the resort• 360 square metres of walled privacy• 50 square metre private pool and sundeck• A private sala over the lagoon

8 Two Bedroom Pool Residences• Located at the adjacent Anantara Vacation Club• Total area of 265 square metres• All residences comprise a master bedroom with a king bed and a second bedroom with twinbeds• A fully equipped kitchen with dining area

Interconnecting Villas Families and friends can enjoy the convenience and greater space of four pairs of interconnecting villas. Share quality time together or hideaway in blissful privacy.

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Just steps away from your private Pool Villa, Anantara brings you some of Phuket’s most unique and exciting dining experiences. Savour sumptuous meals in breathtaking settings, enhanced even further by the expert recommendations of our resident Salt and Wine Gurus.

Delve into Thailand's culinary culture with a master chef cooking class, and learn new skills to impress family and friends back home. Alternatively call upon our talented Anantara chefs to create a gourmet picnic basket to enjoy during an area excursion or lazy day on the beach.

Culinary

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La SalaOur all day dining restaurant boasts an al fresco terrace by the lagoon. Enjoy lavish breakfast buffets or gourmet à la carte selections. Lunch and dinner menus pay tribute to two of the world’s most celebrated cuisines, from authentic Italian recipes to sublime Thai dishes including distinctive Phuket specialties.

Sea.Fire.Salt.Succulent seafood, flame grilled delicaciesand a tableside Salt Sommelier are the inspirational trio for this entertaining beachside dining experience.

The Tasting RoomIndulge in chef's individually designed menus, including specialty cheeses and charcuteries, paired with wines selected by our Wine Guru.

The Tree HouseAscend a spiral staircase that winds around an old banyan tree to drink in lofty resort views and chill out to lounge music. Gourmet coffees and teas by day give way to Thai fusion tapas with cocktails and wine at night.

InfinitySip cocktails, shakes and energising drinks in total relaxation at the unique “Bubble Bar”, on your sun lounger or at a shady table, paired with light bites such as salads and wraps.

In-Villa Dining Choose your favourite dishes from our room service menu. Enjoy barbequing a flame grilled meal yourself, or call upon the expertise of an Anantara chef.

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Dining by DesignAnantara’s tailored culinary concept promises the ultimate private dining experience. Choose your dream setting from our collection of intimate locations and we’ll create a beautiful table just for two. Browse our fine dining menus or create the perfect culinary sequence with your personal chef. Then share tailor made romance, as your butler tends to your every need.

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Anantara

SpaStep into a sanctuary of healing wisdom, beautiful wellness and blissful serenity. Discover how locally sourced ingredients combine with world renowned therapies to create an indulgent choice of soothing and invigorating experiences.

Overlooking an exotic lagoon, Anantara Spa is designed as a traditional Thai sanctuary, with six luxurious treatment suites offering individual and side by side experiences. Put your needs in the hands of highly trained and intuitive therapists. Choose from an extensive treatment menu that is inspired by Thailand’s precious lotus flowers. Relinquish time and pressure and let us tailor a revitalising journey to balance body, mind and spirit.

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Signature

Spa journeys

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Choose a traditional Thai or beautiful western ceremony on the beach or in tropical lagoon gardens. Live out your wedding dreams with a longtail boat arrival, majestic elephant departure and sunset cruise.

Celebrate your honeymoon, anniversary or a renewal of your vows in paradise. Hideaway in a luxury Pool Villa and indulge in pampering couple massages, romantic dining and diving adventures.

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celebrationsInspired

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DiversionsAnantara tempts you away from your private Pool Villa with unique resort facilities and refreshing experiences.

• Infinity edge swimming pool with pool bar• Water sports, including windsurfing, sailing and kayaking• 2 tennis courts• The Studio fitness centre• Yoga, Pilates and Muay Thai lessons• Bicycle tours• The Turtle Club for children with arts and crafts• The Library• The Gallery boutique• Private yacht charters

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Breathtaking land

and seascapes

Choose from a range of customised excursions and activities:

• Private luxury boat trip in Phang Nga Bay with lunch on a deserted island• Late afternoon cruise with sunset cocktails• Elephant trekking and whitewater rafting• Day trip to Khao Sok National Park, including a boat trip on the lake• Diving and snorkelling excursions• Golf at Blue Canyon• Sea kayak and limestone adventure • Gourmet picnic and nature hike in Sirinath National Park• Culinary adventures• Sino-Portuguese architecture tour of Phuket town• Private surf lessons at Kata Beach

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Phuket travel notes Essential facts for a worry free journey

LandscapeSet in the heart of the Andaman Sea and scenic PhangNga Bay, Phuket is Thailand’s only island province, with a mountainous terrain rising out of the emerald sea. The island maintains a pristine natural beauty with long stretches of gorgeous beaches, secluded coves, waterfalls and vibrant rainforest covering some 70 percent of the land.

PeoplePhuket’s people are predominantly Thai, Chinese and Malay, with the rest known as Chao Lay, or “sea gypsies”. The majority practices Theravada Buddhism, while roughly 30 percent of the population is Muslim.

WeatherPhuket enjoys tropical warmth year round. The ideal time to visit is November to March, when temperatures are relatively mild and skies are dry and clear. April brings the summer season and some of the hottest days of the year. The rainy season from May to October is the island’s quietest and most humid.

CurrencyThe national currency is the Thai Baht. As of January 2013, the exchange rate is approximately THB 30 to 1 USD and THB 40 to 1 EUR. Airport kiosks and leading banks around the island exchange major currencies. ATMs are plentiful and most enable cash withdrawals from home accounts around the world.

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ArrivalBy air – Phuket International Airport (HKT)connects the island to the world. Internationalcarriers fly direct from Bangkok, Seoul, Hong Kong,Sydney, Munich and Moscow, with Singapore lessthan two hours away. In addition, MJets, Asia’sleading private jet service, provides regular air serviceto Phuket.

Overland – Experience the Thai countryside viabus, coach, VIP minivan or train – 14 hours fromBangkok. Train journeys can take a day and a half,with the option to stop in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

Boat and ferry – Speedboat and ferry companies runa regular service from Krabi, via the tropical gems ofPhi Phi Island or Railay Beach.

Exploring PhuketPhuket is a diverse island with hilly terrain that can be explored at any pace. If you hire a private vehicle,remember that we drive on the left hand side of the road in Thailand. Visitors can tour the island by taxi, public bus or the famous three wheeled tuk-tuk. Alternatively hire a car with driver for day long excursions.

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Step into the

luxuriousworld of Anantara

Anantara Phuket Villas888 Moo 3, Mai Khao, Thalang, Phuket 83110, ThailandTel: +66 76 336 100 Fax: +66 76 336 177Email: phuket@anantara.comanantara.com

GDS Codes Chain Code: GA Amadeus: HKT803 Worldspan: 2803Galileo: 95575 Sabre: 14899 Pegasus: ADPHU

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