Another dreamy day in paradise-Karon Resort

Another dreamy day in paradise-Karon Resort

Article by Hedin Johan

So where did it all start?As I write this I’m sitting on Karon Beach in Phuket Thailand, the pearl of the Andaman. I asked for paradise and I got it. The sun swept beaches on palm fringed paradise overlooking a crisp azure of blue sea. I’m now taking in the sights of gorgeous eye candy and looking forward to a heavenly sunset followed by an exciting nightlife on the town. Everything we desired and everything promised by the travel agents back home in Tottenham Court Road in London. Topdex travel sat us down in their cosy comfortable offices in the Tottenham Court Road in the heart of London. As we waited for our turn we gazed out onto the streets of London as the rain drizzled down outside and the grimacing faces of the passersby looked on in infinite misery. We, on the other hand were about to look at pics of resorts, hotels and beaches and more hotels. We’d had Bali in mind at first, but after hearing about terrorism and the hotel Bali-bombers we changed our minds quite rapidly-news was, they’d just been executed. Well that’s another story. As I glanced around the office my eye caught one of the hotel and holiday brochures. Sprawled across this brochure in brilliant purple was the slogan “Phuket, Pearl of the Andaman” It was like we’d been in these offices before and seen this brochure-a “déjà vu” if you like of something happened that is about to happen. Karon beach, its squeaky white crisp sand of beach which stretches for six kilometres. “Whether you crave night life, beach life, dining or just relaxing in resort hotels, Karon has them all” explains the strawberry blond Kylie behind the counter with a voice so familiar it was like I was in a dream. “One reason why Karon is so popular is” Stop!, I suddenly shout. “Have we been here before?” I ask. Kylie ignores me “It never feels crowded like other resorts” she continues. “Karon beach itself is renowned for its crisp white sands that squeak as you walk.” Now this is dejavu, maybe it’s because she has learned this from a script. Maybe it had been used in other travel agents or I had read it somewhere before. Kylie opens the brochure out for us and the centre page spread is a grand picture of an amazing palace like hotel called the Horizon Karon beach resort and spa, “here is your accommodation, the Horizon Karon Beach Resort and Spa, a resort set on 16000 sqm of land and surrounded by rain forests of lush vegetation.” She puckers her lips and continues “It’s slightly raised position offers wonderful views and also allows for guaranteed peace and tranquillity. Easy access to the area from Phuket town and the more vivacious Patong beach offers its visitors the chance to not only relax and enjoy Karon’s lush tranquil surroundings but also to join in with the more lively activities such as marine sports, exciting nightlife and shopping.” Kylie breathes in deeply as she finishes the rest of her sales pitch, her sweet smelling perfume wafts across towards me as she sends me a silent eye signal of something I hadn’t felt in long time. “You’ve sold us, Kylie” I exclaim. “The resort in Karon here we go!”. As the sun sets against the back drop of pinked tinged sky and the waxen crescent moon starts to show, I find myself humming the same tune “Just another dreamy day pass me by, the sun sets to the evening sky.” Thanks Kylie, I whisper.

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For your dream holiday, book for Resort in Karon , Phuket. See the homepage of Horizon Karon Beach Resort and Spa for great deals on a Hotel in Karon .