1. JW Marriott Phuket/Phuket Marriott Beach Club
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Probably my very favorite property we have been to.
It has it all! Click here for more information. |
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The weather was tropical with scattered showers.
This is the view of the ocean from our building. |
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This resort is also a JW Marriott hotel.
These rooms have private pools and hot tubs. |
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| My favorite view. |
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| Two adorable baby elephants roam the property twice a day. |
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The gazing pool from the lobby.
When you check in you sit in a lounge bed and they give you a lei and a cold drink.
You do not step foot near a front desk. |
2. Listening to the ocean as you sleep
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Mai Khao Beach.
Unfortunately, this beach is too rough to swim in.
The one drawback of this particular property. |
3. Good Food
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| We ate so much good food! This was calamari by the pool. |
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| Pad Thai with scrambled egg on top. |
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When I was little we had a Swenson's ice cream parlor just down the street.
Same sundaes, same light fixtures, same wafer cookies!
What a treat and a great memory...of all places in Thailand! |
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| Pineapple rice |
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| Street food crepe stand with Nutella and freshly shaved coconut. |
4. Fun Shopping
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| Lots of fun stalls to put our Beijing bargaining skills to work. |
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I always hated incense until I visited Thailand.
Now I love it because it takes me back there. |
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| Fresh coconut juice for $1 USD |
5. Crystal clear water~ good for snorkeling and diving
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| All ready to go! |
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Hubby and kids spent four days getting certified.
It is cheaper to do it here than in the US and the great diving! |
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| All certified! Congrats! |
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| Little D is a natural. |
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On the final dive day I joined them on the boat for a day of snorkeling, food, sun and fun.
The fish were great but seeing my family on the bottom of the ocean was even better. |
6. Bonding time
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| Look who I ran into on the way to the gym! |
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| Happy family memories! |
7. Relaxation
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| Can't wait to go back! |
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| Beach massages for $11 USD per hour! Pedicures and foot scrubs too! |
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| Boat rides with yummy food. |
8. Culture
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Wat Chalong Buddist Temple
Pictures do not do this temple justice.
I could not capture the glistening gold but it was breathtaking in person. |
9. Kind locals
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The owners of a restaurant on Patong Beach.
The food was the best we had all week and they were very sweet to us. |
10. Romance
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| Towel animals in our villa. |
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| Romantic walks on the beach. |
I love all of our trips!
But I left here kicking and screaming and am counting the minutes until we can go back again.
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