Diving, snorkelling and fishing are so much more than a weekend hobby for most of their patrons - they are a way of life, a form of therapy, a passion and a reason for living. Great dive and fishing spots are kept secret to stop them being degraded, and snorkelers can do the old tube-clear in their sleep. Phuket is a mecca for those whose heart lies on the ocean, and coincidentally there are some of the most relaxing luxury villas for rent in Phuket, compared to anywhere else within Thailand\'s borders. Here we look at what the clear waters hold, and where to hand up your mask, tank and fishing rod in your dry-land hours.
Richlieu Rock is not only one of the best dive sites, but one of the world\'s most famous. Whale sharks are ever-present around Richlieu Rock, and these majestic and peaceful creatures can grow up to fourteen meters in length. Anemones, sea fans and corals are all plentiful around the Rock, while white-eyed moray eels and one meter Malabar groupers are some of its more exotic inhabitants. You\'ll need to take a day trip away from your luxury villa in Phuket to take advantage of Richlieu Rock\'s rarity and beauty.
Snorkellers are better served with a more coastal location, and there are plenty within only minutes from your Luxury villa for rent. A lovely new location is the Siam Bay Statues, consisting of underwater statues of elephants, clams and sala commissioned by the Thai government in 2006. Butterfly and angel fish, as well as yellow tail barracuda are common here, and there is a white eyed moray ell in the elephant\'s ear! You can leave your holiday villa in Phuket to snorkel here all year round, and conditions are generally very calm.
Fishing enthusiasts don\'t need to sail their own boat to take advantage of the great fishing. Marlin, sailfish, swordfish and tuna all make a lovely fresh dinner, and can be caught with a day trip out to sea with a tourism angling company. Try the night-fishing programs for something truly enlivening.
All of these active pursuits will require Thailand accommodation that is truly relaxing, spacious and luxurious in order to recuperate well enough to do it all again the next day! Phuket is spoilt for choice of luxury villas for rent, and for something different you can try Koyao Island resort. You can open your bed up to the stars at night in this Phuket villa, and enjoy a breakfast of village-style (but chef- prepared!) freshly cooked fish in the morning. The views from these Phuket villas are gorgeous, and most importantly there are some awesome diving, snorkelling and fishing opportunities right at your doorstep.
You\'ll be spending so much time in the sea that you don\'t necessarily need to have a Phuket villa set in the ocean at night also - but you can enjoy its beauty from a distance in the Rising Sun residence in Chalong in Phuket. It sits 70m high, atop Nark Kerd mountain on the south coast. The one bedroom vacation villas in Phuket have 80 square meters of living space, shimmering panoramic views, and a free 45 minute welcome massage - to get you primed and ready for a tiring day in or on the ocean! A chauffer driven van or sedan is also available to take you from these Phuket holiday villas to your favourite ocean spot, 9 hours a day.
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