Phuket comes to South Forbes

MANILA, Philippines –  Phuket is one of the world’s best-known resort islands and Thailand’s most popular travel destination. Whether you prefer a stunning secluded beach, or the bustling nightlife, Phuket never fails to impress. It attracts some five million tourists a year and Phuket is all about spoiling its visitors.

As so too does South Forbes Golf City, the country’s largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor, recipient of the Best Golf Community Development by the 2007 CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, and, recently, the Highly Commended Award for Best Development by the 2010 Bloomberg Asia-Pacific Residential Award, which spoils the residents of its tropical Thai-themed enclave -- Phuket Mansions – as if they were on the tourist mecca of the stunning Andaman Coast.

“In today’s modern and high-tech world, isolation is perhaps the scarcest commodity. Phuket Mansions, much like its namesake tropical Thai island, becomes a journey from the noisy, crowded metropolis to a perfect resort-themed enclave for finding one’s inner peace,” said Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng.

Healing Water. We all know from experience that taking a shower or a bath relaxes us. The water washes the negative emotions and tiredness away. Water refreshes and cleans our aura and body. With the integral use of water being the permeating theme in the planning and design of Phuket Mansions, all mansions characterized by spacious living areas extend to large private pools where families or individuals can take a dip to unwind and cool off on warm evenings before retiring for the night.

Tropical Getaway. Phuket Mansions residents are immersed in an experience to remember, in a safe, comfortable place to retreat, refresh and restore, where there’s a meeting of mind, body, and spirit -- their home.

“Meticulous effort has been paid to ensure maximum comfort to the residents of three model homes: the gentle Ayutthaya bungalow, and the royal Chakri and traditional Taksin mansions,” said Ng. “Each of these come with a private pool for private comfort.”

With materials such as local dark wood, textured sandstone, and tiled roofing, the architecture of the mansions is a harmonious marriage of traditional styles and modern sensibilities that evoke a sense of tropical ease and balance. High ceilings, cleverly-designed windows and screens allow a natural flow of air and a tempered admittance of light.

Royal Palace. There’s more to Phuket than just sand. The island has a vibrant nightlife scene. And in Phuket Mansions, where best to enjoy the nocturnal lights and evening happenings than at the village clubhouse.

“The clubhouse is designed to accommodate functions in different environments -- air-conditioned indoor, covered al fresco, and outdoor -- and the function halls are enclosed in glass, creating a seamless blend between interior and exterior,” Ng said. “These glass doors that keep separate functions private can also be opened to expand to a larger space; hence, a bigger function area.”

The high-pitched roof over the grand lobby becomes the clubhouse’s most prominent element as it has always been the defining feature of classical Thai architecture. Two massive pristine-white doorways with floral patterns on both ends hint of the plethora of vibrant Thai flowers.

Move in right here, right now. Call 635-7777 or 631-8855 for a free city tour or log on to www.southforbes.com for more information.