Located on Phuket's west coast, Amanpuri lies on a sheltered headland overlooking the Andaman Sea. Aman’s flagship property, opened in 1988, offers 40 spacious Thai-styled guest Pavilions and 40 Villas discreetly positioned throughroughout a coconut grove. At the foot of a sweeping stone stairway lies the secluded white crescent of Pansea Beach. Meaning 'peaceful place', Amanpuri exudes all the grace of its design inspiration: Thailand’s ancient capital Ayutthaya. At the resort’s heart is a sleek, 28-metre swimming pool, surrounded by several dining venues. Overlooking the main pool are Buabok, offering authentic Thai flavours; Arva, inspired by Italy's cucina semplice tradition; and Nama, providing traditional Japanese washoku dining. The Sunset Terrace, with its creative cocktail menu, is an ideal location for pre- or post-dinner drinks. Inside, a walk-in wine room also features more than 300 varieties from world-class producers. Down on the shore, the Beach Terrace offers seasonal alfresco dining with Thai and international lunches, while new-era beach club and dining destination Nura serves Mediterranean-style grilled meats and seafood, cocktails and sharing plates. Close by, the extensive Eco-Beach Discovery Centre has a nature museum, craft centre and daily cultural programmes for teenagers aged 12 and above. The adjoining Hot Spot – a sport, music and tech hub for children aged five and above – features a climbing wall, skateboard half-ramp, recording area and screening room. Guests of all ages can also take advantage of a host of available watersports.