Pool Villas on the Andaman Sea at the Anantara Resort Phuket

The colder temps of fall have us dreaming of Thailand. The sun-soaked beaches of Phuket's secluded northern coast, to be exact. Not far from the tropical mangroves of Sirinath National Park. In this idyllic setting-- only 15 minutes from the Phuket International Airport, though seemingly worlds away-- there's a luxury resort that's gotten rave reviews since its October 2008 opening. The Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa has 83 private pool villas just steps away from the crystal-clear waters of the Andaman Sea.

Nestled in gardens of jasmine, orchids and birds of paradise, the villas were designed with open-air spaces, inspired by local village architecture. Inside, the lounge spaces are graced with contemporary Thai artwork. Imagine waking to a bountiful brunch in the comfort of your pool villa, before chartering a luxury yacht to cruise through the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, scuba-diving through the coral reefs, learning some Thai recipes in a cooking class, getting pampered at the spa, or exploring the waterfalls and jungle in the island's interior. Welcome to paradise.

Take advantage of a special package and book for seven nights while paying for only five nights!