{"id":1529,"date":"2018-08-06T16:47:18","date_gmt":"2018-08-06T09:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.absoluteresorts.com\/our-stories\/?p=1529"},"modified":"2018-08-06T16:47:18","modified_gmt":"2018-08-06T09:47:18","slug":"phuket-named-second-best-beach-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.absoluteresorts.com\/our-stories\/phuket-named-second-best-beach-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Phuket named second best beach in the world"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Phuket is celebrating its most recent award after being named the \u2018Second Best Beach in the World\u2019 by business publication\u00a0<em>US News &amp; World Report<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absoluteresorts.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/08a737ce63647e7edc9c221d53460376.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absoluteresorts.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/08a737ce63647e7edc9c221d53460376.jpeg\" alt=\"08a737ce63647e7edc9c221d53460376\" width=\"647\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.absoluteresorts.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/08a737ce63647e7edc9c221d53460376.jpeg 647w, https:\/\/www.absoluteresorts.com\/our-stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/08a737ce63647e7edc9c221d53460376-300x203.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It continues to win accolades from major international media for its white sands, aquamarine waters and limestone cliffs that attract millions of travellers every year. This island was hailed as \u201ca little piece of paradise\u201d according to the magazine.<\/p>\n<p>Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor, Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, said everyone in Phuket, both public and private stakeholders should take pride in this achievement as it demonstrates the island\u2019s appeal as one of the world\u2019s most desirable beach destinations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cObviously we are delighted to win this important award. The fact the honour comes from the <em>US News &amp; World Report<\/em>\u00a0is even more gratifying given its target audience and readership.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the past, Phuket has won several other prestigious awards for its beaches as well, so we are very grateful for the continued recognition.\u201d Mr. Yuthasak added.<\/p>\n<p>Phuket continues to expand its appeal as it tries to shift upmarket. It is also quickly established itself as one of the\u00a0super-yacht hubs of Southeast Asia, a tropical playground for various groups of tourists who enjoy the island\u2019s charms.<\/p>\n<p>Along with its tropical appeal, Phuket beckons travellers wanting to experience its world-famous cuisine. Phuket was listed by UNESCO as a Gastronomic City in 2015 and will be included in the\u00a0Michelin Guide Bangkok, Phuket and Phang Nga 2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Phuket is celebrating its most recent award after being named the \u2018Second Best Beach in the World\u2019 by business publication\u00a0US News &amp; World Report. It continues to win accolades from major international media for its white sands, aquamarine waters and limestone cliffs that attract millions of travellers every year. 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