Phuket has been a popular holiday destination and is part of the world's five star hotel chains. With places like Pattaya, Sumui and Phuket, there are significant rental villas during the peak season when visitors are paying thousands of dollars per night to find accommodations for their families. With hotel reservations in Phuket & luxury villa rentals that are less expensive, more convenient for family and large groups, these rentals are becoming some of the most popular places to visit. Among European and North American travelers as well as wealthy Asians looking for inexpensive, yet luxurious accommodations, these areas are now offering regular breaks from the stresses of life in general.

The development on Phuket Island is still considered to be in its infancy. It is set for large growth and expansion and as a result, property values are resilient to local economy fluctuations because of the increase in foreign investment. Developers that are established and proven are surviving the high end market.

Phuket is renowned for its white sand beaches, lush tropical jungle, crystal clear seas and waterfalls. As well, there is no pollution making it a very desirable place to holiday. In the past 10 years, Phuket's infrastructure has improved with the addition of international hospitals, marinas, golf courses, schools, restaurants, bars and shopping malls. Staying in Phuket is indeed paradise with everything you could want just a short hop away.

One noted benefit that Phuket has is that 32% of the world's population is only five hours flying time from the island. Their international airport has increased the number of flights to and from many major Asian cities and has increased flights from Australia and Europe as well.

It has become the hot spot to visit even more so than the Mediterranean which is pricing itself out of the resort business. Phuket offers more desirable property at a fraction of the cost of European villas and offers benefits at a fraction of the cost. The health system is one of those perks in both Phuket and Thailand as a whole, operating at a fraction of the price of European, American or Australian health care systems offering world class service sans waiting time. This has provided peace of mind for both natives and visitors staying in Phuket.

Phuket has seen impressive growth over the last 10 years building an impressive portfolio of entertainment, leisure, dining and commercial venues. Phuket is now called "Hong Kong's Playground" and continuously woos high end foreign buyers.

There are five, international golf courses with some of the most scenic and challenging playing fields in Asia. Cost of living near the sea is rising, but many villas located inland near the golf courses and developments are ideally suited to lifestyle investors with more modest means. In addition to lovely golf courses, Phuket offers commercial and entertainment venues.