<strong>Sri Panwa's X24 Villa: </strong>Located in Phuket's Cape Panwa area, this new luxury villa -- part of the Sri Panwa resort -- features two private pools. The cost? From $8,000 to $10,000 per night depending on the season.
Sri Panwa's X24 Villa: Located in Phuket's Cape Panwa area, this new luxury villa -- part of the Sri Panwa resort -- features two private pools. The cost? From $8,000 to $10,000 per night depending on the season.
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<strong>Aerial view: </strong>The 25,000 square feet X24 has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, as well as plenty of entertainment spaces. According to staff, it's the most expensive holiday villa on the island. <strong>
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Aerial view: The 25,000 square feet X24 has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, as well as plenty of entertainment spaces. According to staff, it's the most expensive holiday villa on the island. 

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<strong>Sunset views: </strong>Guests get 360-degree views of the Andaman Sea and nearby islands including Lone, Maiton, Coral and Phang-nga.
Sunset views: Guests get 360-degree views of the Andaman Sea and nearby islands including Lone, Maiton, Coral and Phang-nga.
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<strong>Bringing the outdoors in: </strong>Living spaces blend harmoniously with the outdoors, allowing guests to enjoy open air sea breezes.
Bringing the outdoors in: Living spaces blend harmoniously with the outdoors, allowing guests to enjoy open air sea breezes.
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<strong>Master bedroom: </strong>Each room its own distinct design vibe, though all of them offer killer views of the Andaman Sea.
Master bedroom: Each room its own distinct design vibe, though all of them offer killer views of the Andaman Sea.
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<strong>Swanky soaks: </strong>The villa has its own private onsen (Japanese hot spring bath).
Swanky soaks: The villa has its own private onsen (Japanese hot spring bath).
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<strong>Mix it up: </strong>"The villa itself can be rented out separately as a 2-bedroom unit," says Sri Panwa owner Vorasit Issara. "Each floor has a completely private living and dining space with a private pool. We currently rent out the X24 with options for a 2-bedroom or 5-bedroom oasis for guests."
Mix it up: "The villa itself can be rented out separately as a 2-bedroom unit," says Sri Panwa owner Vorasit Issara. "Each floor has a completely private living and dining space with a private pool. We currently rent out the X24 with options for a 2-bedroom or 5-bedroom oasis for guests."
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<strong>Bath with a view: </strong>The villa has already hosted its first international celebrity. Mariah Carey stayed here last year.<strong> </strong>
Bath with a view: The villa has already hosted its first international celebrity. Mariah Carey stayed here last year.
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<strong>Theater Room: </strong>When you're not busy lounging by the pool, the villa's entertainment room has a card table, theater system and a pool table.
Theater Room: When you're not busy lounging by the pool, the villa's entertainment room has a card table, theater system and a pool table.
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<strong>Night views: </strong>The X24 villa is just the latest addition Sri Panwa, which has been open for about a decade.
Night views: The X24 villa is just the latest addition Sri Panwa, which has been open for about a decade.
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<strong>Rooftop sala: </strong>Next to the X24's rooftop pond is an open-air sala, the perfect place to enjoy Cape Panwa's legendary sunsets.
Rooftop sala: Next to the X24's rooftop pond is an open-air sala, the perfect place to enjoy Cape Panwa's legendary sunsets.
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