Ever heard the phrase ‘New Year, New You’ before? Chances are you have. But today we’re talking about it differently. We’re talking all about mindset and the power of the mind. Forget the diet you’re starting on Monday or the gym you’re about to join. We’re delving even deeper, we’re going into mindfulness.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to scoot around the whole of Phuket in 24 hours, now’s your chance. Scooters are the most common mode of transport here in Phuket, and for a good reason too. They’re very simple to use, easy to park and cheap to maintain; no wonder why everyone loves them! So we’re going to take you on a journey around Phuket on our scooter… hop on in and enjoy the ride.

On the occasion of Thai National Children’s day, members of the Serenity Resort & Residences Management Team, including our General Manager Urs, were once again happy to present this years donation from our resort and from our guests to The Wat Sawang Arom School in Rawai.

Love water based activities just as much as we do? Then listen up, because we have a treat for you. We’ve done our research and put together a list of the top 6 best things to do in Phuket for all you water lovers out there. So dive in and give them a go.

We all like to start new years resolutions. Most of them health focussed, be it to lose weight, get fit, stick to a diet… sound familiar? However we know that these goals are rarely achieved and we often quit just a couple months in. So here are our 5 top tips to help you set the right goals… and actually achieve them!

Serenity Resort & Residences and our sister hotel the Friendship Beach Resort were happy to welcome the KTA Asian freestyle champs & Asia Pacific Hydrofoil series to our resorts from December 12-15. Participants enjoyed the spectacular seascapes, live music, our unique beach bars and of course the idyllic sea outside our resorts.

Want to travel light? Now’s your chance! If you’ve never travelled abroad without checking in your baggage, you’re in for a real treat. Some may say that only taking carry-on luggage is restricting, but we have found something special in travelling light.

The Christmas period is meant to be a time of happiness and joy. Most people have time off work, there are tons of parties going on and they get to be with the ones they love. However for some, this can bring about a time of sadness or emptiness. Whether you feel lonely or just want to escape for a little while, we’re here to help take your mind off of things.

Ever been tempted by the thought of doing a digital detox but don’t know where to begin? What better chance than when on holiday. We don’t know about you but for us, going on holiday and travelling is a chance for us to unwind, disconnect from our work life and reconnect with our inner selves. However being on our phones, laptops or iPad’s too much during our travels can get in the way from all of that. That’s why we are going to share with you our top three ways to start a digital detox on holiday and travel without technology.

We’ve told you all about the main attractions and things to do and see in Phuket, but what we haven’t told you is all about the underrated hidden gems in Phuket. So now it’s time for us to spill the beans and let you in on the secret. Are you ready?