Patong Beach ...names often revel more wishful thinking than truth: 'Bayshore' is separated by 150m (490ft) of concrete buildings from both the 'bay' and the 'shore'. Another hotel advertising '15...

Nai Harn Beach ...tween two ridges and faces the setting sun. Behind it is the beautiful lagoon that gives it its name. Offshore is Koh Kaew Yai island. Le Royal Meridien Phuket Yacht Club here is o...