Phuket Special: Five Star Luxury at US$59 Per Night!

The Westin Siray Bay in Phuket is celebrating its first anniversary with daily rates of just US$59 per night.

Reader Feedback on Windsurfing in Phuket

  My piece on taking a windsurfing lesson at the Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa  in Phuket seems to have attracted a lot of reader interest. Some readers shared their own experiences taking lessons in water sports - not only windsurfing, but also conventional surfing and waterskiing. And one mentioned that she was so inspired …

Phuket Challenge: How Not to Gain Weight at Five Star Resorts

Despite my sincerest efforts not to overindulge when I travel – I go easy on the breakfast buffets and avoid desserts with a vengeance – I always seem to put on weight when I am away from home. And as anyone with weight management issues will tell, it goes on a whole lot easier when …

Phuket Challenge: How Not to Gain Weight When Traveling

Despite my sincerest efforts not to overindulge when I travel – I go easy on the breakfast buffets and avoid desserts with a vengeance – I always seem to put on weight when I am away from home. And as anyone with weight management issues will tell, it goes on a whole lot easier when …