The latest property to open on the sandy beaches of Phuket is the Novotel Phuket Phokeethra by AccorHotels. Located close to the old quarter which is well known for its ancient architecture, Buddhist temples and Taoist shrines, the Novotel Phuket Phokeethra offers inquisitive travellers an opportunity to immerse themselves in a time when prosperity first arrived on the island – not from tourists, but from the settlers who came from the Arabian Peninsula, China, India and Portugal, leaving behind a stunning heritage and blend of architecture.