Phuket, also known as the heart of Thailand, is an archipelago of private islands famous the world over for their coral seas and white sand beaches. These private islands welcome visitors to romantic sea shores, delicious food and first class service. For the islomaniac, Phuket offers a wide variety of private island experiences from resorts, to boutique hotels and spas, to complete private islands available for sale and rent.  Whatever your preference Phuket travel offers a peaceful, laidback atmosphere, ideal for relaxation. One of the best features of Phuket Island life is that, compared to other island destinations like the Maldives, it is relatively more affordable. Recently BigNews wrote an interesting article on all of the Phuket island travel opportunities available to travelers, click here to check it out.