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Hat Nai Yang & Hat Mai Khao
Hat Nai Yang's bay is sheltered by a reef that slopes 20m below the surface -
which makes for good snorkelling in the dry season and fantastic surfing in the
monsoon season.
About 5km north of Hat Nai Yang is Hat Mai Khao , Phuket's longest beach. Sea
turtles lay their eggs here between November and February. Take care when swim-
ming, as there's a strong year-round undertow.
ANANTARA PHUKET $$$
( 0 7633 6100;
www.phuket.anantara.com
; 888 Moo 3, Tumbon Mai Khao; villas
from 35,000B; )
Phuket's newest all-villa property opens onto a serene
lotus-filled lagoon that extends to the beach. It also offers the
Bua Luang Spa
and
the hotel's
Sea Fire Salt Restaurant
is worth a romantic splurge even if you're not
staying here.
Hotel
SALA RESORT & SPA $$$
( 0 7633 8888;
www.salaphuket.com
; 333 Moo 3, Tambon Maikhao; r from 11,550B,
villas from 15,750B; )
This uberstylish, boutique property is a blend of
Sino-Portuguese and art-deco influences with mod flair. It's the kind of place that
makes everyone feel like a celebrity. It also offers spa services.
Hotel
NAI YANG BEACH RESORT $$
( 0 7632 8300;
www.naiyangbeachresort.com
; 65/23-24 Th Hat Nai Yang; r from
3600B; )
This workhorse of a midranger is as clean as it is busy and
dominates causarina-lined Hat Nai Yang. The lowest-end rooms are fan cooled,
while higher-end ones sport modern Thai style and are quite chic.
Hotel
KRABI PROVINCE
Krabi Town
POP 27,500
