Beaches mean different things to different people. While for some they're a chance to escape the rat race and chill out with a cocktail or two, others flock to the sand for action sports like kitesurfing and parasailing. Even more head into the water to commune with nature, taking on the waves by surfing or paddle-boarding. And while some love the convenience of having roving vendors supply them with everything from a sunhat to a massage, others seek out solitude on a deserte

Stayed in a Centara hotel or resort recently? Then you may have seen my feature story on Phuket's best secret beaches, accompanied by the fine photography of Kiri Heald. Click here to download the PDF #beach #phuket #centara #inessence