After visiting, many choose to invest in property as a holiday home and investment property. Phuket has been the premiere beach resort of Southeast Asia since the 1980s.

Phuket is a fully serviced island, having world class amenities, convenience of an international airport and an excellent infrastructure. Phuket has become the destination of people who are used to a luxurious lifestyle. With discount hotel reservations in Phuket, they have to pay a fraction of the costs they would if they went to Europe or North America. As a result, it has become quite popular for a leisurely vacation spot.

Buying property in Phuket is more than just buying a house. It is an investment in a lifestyle change. It opens the doors to Thailand's legendary hospitality, stunning vistas and ancient culture. It is also a wonderful place to invest in a luxury villa. The economy is stable, and there is a strong property market. There are now more than 2000 villas owned by foreigners on the island and that is on the increase. As the island provides a perfect balance between western luxury and an exotic resort, people are flocking to its shores. Thailand is safe politically, stable and the people friendly. Its low cost makes it a prime investment opportunity.

When preparing to rent a Phuket villa, there are some challenges. With thousands of choices, it might prove daunting to decide where to stay. Phuket villa rentals come in all shapes, sizes and locations around the island. It comes down to personal preference with spots available from the beachfront panoramic views of the Andaman sea to villa that provide instant access to the powdery, sun drenched sands and emerald, calm seas.

When it comes to choosing which luxury villa is right, guests need to decide what kind of vacation they are looking for. Some prefer the hustle and bustle of street markets and beach activities. While others go more for solitude and privacy. Peace of mind is at the top of their vacation list of desires. Both can be provided in different places like Samui or Krabi, where there is a sense of remoteness and vacationers are treated to the traditional fishing villages and serene beaches.

On the west coast, luxury villas are concentrated in Patong, Kamala and the Surin areas. Better known the Karon and Kata beaches are also excellent choices for beach accommodations.

Higher up and nestled amongst the trees in the center of the island are more secluded resorts. This is also the location of some of the most famous golf course in the world. Phuket villa rentals located in these locations are popular places for golfing fans. The excellent infrastructure lends itself perfectly to these resorts with no more than a 20 minute drive to any of them.

Space is becoming more of a hot commodity in Phuket which was once a neglected part, and is now more and more popular with the passage of time. Offering the same level of quality at more reasonable prices, the 40 minute drive from the airport is becoming less of an inconvenience to some.

The same amenities including beaches and headlands, fine dining and luxury villa rentals in Phuket match anything the other areas offer and then some added uniqueness that makes it an excellent vacation spot.

All of these villas come at a fraction of the cost of an equally sized Caribbean villa and everything is offered. Phuket is only five hours from 2/3 of the global population, and it has stunningly beautiful views that are just a short plane trip away. Guest will only have one problem, and that is which luxury villa to chose.