Recognized as the Top 3 in "Thailand's Best Family Resorts" by readers of Holidays with Kids magazine, Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach solidifies its status as the ultimate family sanctuary ...

When you’re picturing Thailand in your mind, no doubt pristine white sand beaches come to mind, and where better to find some of the best of the best than on Thailand’s largest island, Phuket. Kissed ...

Phuket often comes with high costs and heavy crowds. These 12 island alternatives—from the car-free lanes of Koh Phayam to ...

PHUKET, Thailand — Karon Beach couldn’t have been lovelier. Or lonelier. At this time in the high season, a thousand or more tourists — most of them European — normally would be playing in the water, ...

Nai Harn Beach is the southernmost strip of sand in Phuket, and locals love it just as much as visitors. Picture gleaming white sands bordered by grassy knolls and rolling cerulean waves, and you'll ...

As globally popular as Thailand has become, it's reasonable to ask if there are any worthwhile getaways that feel truly ...

Soft gold sand, crystal-clear blue water, pleasant tropical weather—what else could you ask for a perfect vacation time? As one of Thailand’s most beloved destinations, Kata Beach goes beyond all of ...

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PHUKET, Thailand — A funny thing happened on my way to a beach in Phuket (poo-KET). I came upon the annual Vegetarian Festival, a nine-day Chinese celebration thought to bestow good fortune. I like ...