Posted 30 Apr 2010

Gap year travellers heading to south-east Asia this year might want to make their way to an aquatic-based attraction in Thailand.

Royal Phuket Marina is a Mediterranean-style residential yachting destination that attracts royalty and international celebrities alike.

Travellers are welcome to visit the luxurious resort where they can admire the vessels in all their finery – similar to harbours in Monte Carlo and St Tropez.

They can choose from a fleet of boats that take them out onto the waterways.

People looking to stay on dry land might want to stop off at one of the area’s many restaurants along the boardwalk, including the Boathouse Regatta and Skippers.

Phuket’s archipelago of deserted islands, which includes James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay, lie in wait for the intrepid travellers who choose to sail out from the shore.

It was recently reported that Thailand remains a popular destination for British tourists, as many individuals headed to the country over the Easter period.

Category: Asia