Spas: There is nothing quite like a visit to one of Phuket’s many spas to re-invigorate tired minds and muvscles. Qualified and experienced masseurs and masseuses will smooth away all those aches and pains and make you feel younger. Luxurious treatments pamper you and leave you looking more beautiful and at peace with your inner mind. Spas are as much a part of the Phuket scene as the beaches and balmy seas. Spoil yourself. Why not try one of the following examples?

1. Sukko Cultural Spa
Sukko Cultural Spa is one of Phuket’s most luxurious and opulent, located on Chaofa Road (just 30 min from the airport or ten minutes from Phuket City) and is open daily, 9.00am to 10.00pm.

2. The Sense Spa
Pamper yourself at The Sense Spa in Kata. The spa is well known for its warm and relaxing ambience, individual service and nurturing treatments. Open daily, 10.00am to 10.00pm.

3. Lemongrass House
For quality spa products to take home to remind you of the Thai spa experience, visit Lemongrass House; branches in Cherngtalay, Surin Beach, and in Chalong. Open daily from 9.00am to 8.00pm.

4. The Royal Spa
The Royal Spa in Phuket City offers you 34 treatment rooms in Thai-style pavilions which combine privacy with traditional charm.
Open daily, 9.00am to 10.00pm.

5. Swasana Spa
Swasana Spa in Patong offers first-class tropical treatments at a spectacular beachside location. Open daily, 9.00am to 10.00pm.

Cinema: Hard day at the beach! Why not relax and take in a movie? There are three excellent multiplex cinemas for you to choose from:

1. SFX Cinema 3rd floor, Central Festival Shopping Centre.
This world-class cinema has a luxurious ambiance and VIP service. All the latest western releases are showing with English and Thai subtitles, as well as Thai movies with English soundtrack systems for foreigners. For more information call
0 7620 9000.

2. Jungceylon, Patong
This world-class theatre with five cinemas is located in the luxurious shopping complex in Patong. When you enter the complex it is like stepping back in time. The building’s traditional Sino-Portuguese décor is strongly reminiscent of the old Chinese theatre districts. The Jung Ceylon cinema features all the latest movies in English. You don’t need to miss anything just because you’re away from home. Information on Tel 0 7660 0555.

3. Coliseum Paradise Multiplex is in Phuket City.
It was the first cinema to open on the Island and continues to offer first class international and regional movies in exceptionally comfortable facilities at a reasonable ticket price. Information from Tel. 0 7622 0174 and 0 7622 0175.

Bowling: An indoor sport for all ages; the whole family can participate.
Phuket offers four Bowling Alleys:

1. CS. Bowl Center Entertainment (2nd floor of Big-C Shopping Centre, located on Chalermprakiart R.9 Road)

2. Pearl Bowl (Montree Road, Phuket City)

3. Rock and Bowl (Soi Kreptrap, Sai Namyen Road, Patong)

4. Ocean Plaza Bowling (Bangla Road, Patong)