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Accor, the largest hotel and resort operator in Phuket, invites travellers from the Middle East and around the world to reawaken their love for travel and be amongst the first to discover the joys of the ‘Phuket Sandbox’.
Phuket never fails to awaken the senses. A blissful blue sky, clear oceans, and lush green hills set the backdrop for glittering waves crashing on the pearlescent sandy shores on which only a few people gather under coconut trees swaying with the coastal breeze. The island paradise of Phuket has been closed to international visitors for over a year, allowing nature to recuperate and thrive. A new chapter now awaits with vaccinated travellers welcomed back from 1st July 2021 from countries with a low or medium risk of COVID-19 transmission. For those wistfully dreaming of a tropical beach getaway, Phuket offers the perfect collection of experiences that can be enjoyed around the island without quarantine.
Days spent on breath-taking beaches are an essential part of the Phuket experience. Powdery sands, glistening waters, and spectacular views can be discovered all around the island, with a diverse array of offerings on the popular west coast as well as the more secluded east coast. There are over 30 beaches in Phuket, some of them hidden away and others adjacent to beachfront resorts. With limited flights operating, visitors have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lay on unblemished shores with very few other people, for a more chilled-out atmosphere, bringing a whole new meaning to ‘social distancing’.
Where to stay: Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort is nestled in a southern cove overlooking the broad palm-lined arc of Makham Bay. Its private stretch of fine white sand is great for relaxing and ideal for water sports. For an escape amongst nature, Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach is perched on the headland overlooking the ocean in the northern region of Phuket. Guests will have direct access to Naithon Beach, which is secluded and visited by very few people. Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach is also loved by guests thanks to its location right next to the renowned white beaches of Kamala Bay, offering uninterrupted ocean views of the Andaman Sea.
