Anantara Vacation Club, Asia's premier shared holiday ownership programme, is pleased to announce its signature Club Resort in Mai Khao, Phuket has been named as Southern Thailand's Best Hotel and Restaurant of the Year as part of Luxury Travel Guide's Asia and Australasia Awards 2018.

Anantara Vacation Club Mai Khao Phuket is a peaceful, secluded oasis on Thailand's largest island and provides impressive offerings, including elegant apartment suites and one-to-three-bedroom private pool villas fitted with Southeast Asian design touches. Guests indulging in a stay at the Club Resort can choose from a tempting range of cuisines, such as local and international favourites at Chaam, al fresco dining at Crust, or an intimate dinner for two with the use of in-villa barbecue or Dining by Design options.

The tranquil sun-kissed sands of Mai Khao beach lie a quick stroll away, while the nearby Sirinath National Park acts as a gateway to an impressive range of sea caves, mangroves, coral reefs and dazzling islands. The property offers a truly luxurious escape to travellers, with the advantage of being located just 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport.

"Anantara Vacation Club Mai Khao Phuket's 2018 win for Best Hotel and Restaurant - Southern Thailand at the Luxury Travel Guide Awards Asia and Australia reflects its impressive inclusion of luxury facilities, dining options and activities, in addition to its exquisite setting, impeccable design and enviable level of upkeep" said Rocky Singh of Luxury Travel Guide.

Guests at Anantara Vacation Club Mai Khao Phuket have access to the Anantara Spa and Spice Spoons cooking school, as well as picturesque resort grounds and the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea at Mai Khao beach. The extensive variety of activities on offer includes boat trips to Phang Nga Bay, fitness classes, interactive programmes tailored to all ages, sea sports and exploring the local Sino-Portuguese architecture in Phuket Town.

"We are honoured to be recognised as Southern Thailand's foremost destination and look forward to continuing to help our Club Points Owners and guests create unforgettable travel memories for years to come" said Lyndon Ellis, General Manager at Anantara Vacation Club Mai Khao Phuket. "There are some planned changes to the resort coming soon and the surrounding retail area is set to expand in 2019”.

More details about the resort and award are available here: Anantara Vacation Club Mai Khao, Phuket.