Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 0 7638 5000;
www.phuket-fantasea.com
;
admission with/without dinner 1900/1500B; shows 7pm & 9pm Wed
& Fri, 9pm only Sat-Tue)
This is a US$60 million 'cultural theme park' located just east of Hat
Kamala. Despite the billing, there aren't any rides, but there is a show that takes the col-
our and pageantry of Thai dance and combines this with state-of-the-art light-and-sound
techniques that rival anything found in Las Vegas (think 30 elephants). All of this takes
place on a stage dominated by a full-scale replica of a Khmer temple.
Kids especially will be captivated by the spectacle, but it is over-the-top cheesy. Camer-
as are forbidden.
Sleeping & Eating
Clear House
( 0 7638 5401;
www.clearhousephuket.com
;
121/2, 121/10 Th Rimhaad, Hat Kamala; r 1300B; )
Shabby
chic with a mod twist, the whitewashed rooms have pink feature walls, plush duvets, flat-
screen TVs, wi-fi and huge pebbled baths. This place just feels good.
HOTEL
$$
Layalina Hotel
( 0 7638 5942;
www.layalinahotel.com
; r incl breakfast 5500-7700B; )
Nab one of the split-
level suites with private rooftop terraces at this small boutique hotel for romantic sunset
views over white sand and blue sea. The decor is simple, Thai and chic, with fluffy white
duvets and honey-toned wood furniture. Room rates include a one-hour couple's massage
at the on-site spa. The pool is ridiculously small, but that turquoise ocean
is
only steps
away.
HOTEL
$$$
Beach Restaurants
(Hat Kamala; dishes 50-250B; 11am-9pm)
One of Kamala's highlights is its long stretch of eater-
ies where you can dine in a swimsuit with your feet in the sand. There's everything from
Thai to pizza, and plenty of cold beer.
Ma Ma Fati Ma
, at the far northern part of the beach,
is our favourite.
THAI, INTERNATIONAL
$
Rockfish
FUSION
$$
