Salt scented breezes cool Bangtao Beach, home to Sunwing Resort & Spa near Phuket, Thailand. Phuket's lively downtown district awaits exploration 20 kilometers away.

Regional favorites and international fare are served at La Tasca restaurant, whereas fine dining in a sophisticated setting is presented at Fino. Lime Bar hosts evening entertainment, and snacks and sundries are available at the resort's small grocery and deli.

Business services, conference space, event catering and wireless Internet access accommodate corporate or celebratory gatherings. Two expansive outdoor pools, two children's pools, a playground area and a solarium list among the resort's recreational amenities. A tennis court, a range of water sports, yoga classes and indoor games also provide sources of entertainment. Pastel murals, stained glass windows and soft accent lighting set the mood at Sukho Spa. The spa specializes in wellness programs and offers services that include Thai massage, essential oil massages, aromatherapy and body cleansings.

This four story resort features 283 air conditioned guestrooms and suites with balconies or terraces that overlook fragrant gardens, pools or the Andaman Sea.

Furnished in warm teak woods with bathrooms clad in marble, guestrooms feature windows that open to the lulling rhythm of the tides. All accommodations include in room safes, coffeemakers, satellite television, bottled water and bathrobes.

Suites feature kitchenettes, minibars and sofa beds. Costumed characters Lollo the Giraffe and Bernie the Bear amuse youngsters while parents take advantage of the resort's many spa and recreational diversions.