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The Grand Ballroom

partake in on any given day. Yoga, Muay Thai and Kite Flying are all
on the menu, and local chefs conduct Thai Cooking Classes for food
fanatics. Fitness bu s will also be happy to know that the property
houses a 24-hour tness centre, three tennis courts, a squash
court and ve outdoor pools surrounding lagoons and palm trees.
The pools are equally great for spending a lazy hour or three — drink
in hand — relaxing on a lounger among the trees and staring at the
golden Karon sands.

As the evening sets and the sun splashes the sky crimson, my
transportation arrives to conveniently burst my bubble. Times and
places like this are rarely meant to be left behind, and this is the
Enjoy modern workout amenities at the 24-hour tness centre. feeling I got when I had to part from the Hilton Phuket Arcadia. Truly
a world of its own, the magni cent property e ortlessly combines
Breakfast at the Sails is a feast, as the alfresco dining area facing the luxury and nature into one unforgettable package.
pool has a cool morning breeze blowing in from the Andaman Sea.
Morning meals are also served at Buon Appetito, where the distinct
Italian avours of Prosciutto di Parma and Pizza salame left me a Will You Marry Me?
happy camper. For lunch, I had the opportunity to enjoy traditional Whether you prefer an intimate get-together on the sandy
Thai dishes such as Tom yum goong and Gai phad med mamuang at courts at Ocean Beach Club, or splendid festivities inside
the romantically-lit Thai Thai restaurant, which I aptly washed down Phuket’s largest pillarless hall, The Grand Ballroom, the
with Thai basil, infused Chalong Bay craft rum from the Andaman Hilton Phuket Arcadia has a venue suitable for all your
Lobby Lounge. wedding needs. A mere 45-minute drive from Phuket
International Airport, the resort is conveniently located for
The property gives you the chance to loosen up those muscles
at the Eforea Spa. Set amidst coconut groves, the 15 private your overseas guests. And when you’re surrounded by
tropical gardens, beautiful pools and everlasting sea views,
treatment villas each have their own outdoor jacuzzi and shower
area. Whichever programme you choose, serenity and absolute the ambience is certainly be tting of that special day.
privacy is guaranteed. The simpleton that I am, I opt for a 60-minute
aromatherapy massage. The hour goes by much too quickly, as
the masseuse expertly and very delicately works her magic on Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa
my ravaged muscles, leaving me relaxed and ultimately satis ed. 333 Patak Road, Karon Beach, Muang, Phuket, 83100
A short stroll around the serene Japanese-inspired gardens Tel: +66 (0) 7639 6433
surrounding the Spa is icing on top of the proverbial cake.
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