Stay in style
Luxurious beachfront accommodation with premium facilities and service.
Bucket List 2027
The reward trip everyone will be talking about
Get ready for an unforgettable week in Phuket, a destination that blends
tropical beauty with warm hospitality and vibrant culture.
We’ve created an experience filled with premium accommodation,
exceptional dining, memorable events and time to relax, explore and connect.
This is more than a trip. It’s your reward.
The experience
A premium trip, carefully put together
Dine exceptionally
Curated dining experiences, hosted dinners and signature functions.
Memorable moments
Signature events and experiences designed to create lasting memories.
Relax & explore
Time to unwind, discover Phuket and enjoy the best of island life.
Bring the family
A trip that’s every bit as rewarding for them as it is for you.
Your accommodation
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
Your home for the week. Set beside Tri-Trang Beach and surrounded by tropical
gardens and the Andaman Sea, Merlin Beach gives the Bucket List experience a
spectacular resort setting.
Beachfront location
Multiple swimming pools
Restaurants & bars
Family-friendly facilities
Spa & wellness
Event & meeting spaces
Your trip
Your Bucket List experience
Return flights from 5 cities
Return economy flights from your selected Australian departure city.
6 nights in Phuket
Six nights at Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach.
Hosted dining experiences
Welcome dinner, state dinners, gala night and hosted social events.
Signature events
Exclusive group experiences throughout the week.
Transfers & logistics
Airport transfers and group transport throughout the program.
On-site hosts
A dedicated team looking after you throughout the experience.
Bucket List nights
Signature moments across the week
Welcome Dinner
Kick off the week with great food, drinks and the whole group together.
State Dinners
Two special evenings bringing each state together over dinner.
Gala Night
The show-stopping main event and one of the biggest nights of the trip.
Happy Hours
Relaxed sunset sessions with cold drinks, music and great company.
Closing Celebration
A final shared night to finish the Bucket List experience in style.
Explore Phuket
More to look forward to in Phuket
Island cruising
Explore beautiful coastlines, tropical islands and hidden coves.
Thai cooking experiences
Discover the ingredients, techniques and flavours of Thailand.
Wellness & spa time
Slow things down, recharge and make the most of resort life.
Local discovery
Markets, culture, food and plenty of time to explore Phuket your way.
For families
A trip the whole family will love
From kids’ clubs and family pools to spacious rooms and exciting experiences,
there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Because the best rewards are even better when they’re shared.
Family-friendly resort facilities
Kids’ club & activities
Spacious rooms & family options
Memories to last a lifetime
Your itinerary
How the week may take shape
01Friday 28 May 2027Arrive in Phuket & Welcome Dinner
Arrive in Phuket, transfer to Merlin Beach and settle into the resort.
Tonight is the first chance for everyone to come together and officially
kick off Bucket List 2027.
Arrival transfers
Resort check-in
Welcome Dinner
Resort check-in
Welcome Dinner
02Saturday 29 May 2027Island Cruise & Sunset Drinks
Head out and experience the coastline and islands around Phuket before
returning to the resort for sunset drinks and a relaxed evening.
Breakfast
Island experience
Sunset drinks
Island experience
Sunset drinks
03Sunday 30 May 2027Free Time & State Dinners
Enjoy a slower start and make the most of the resort before joining your
state group for a special evening together.
Resort time
Happy Hour
State Dinners
Happy Hour
State Dinners
04Monday 31 May 2027Wellness & Local Discovery
Explore more of Phuket, unwind at the resort or spend some time at the
spa with a relaxed day built around choice.
Optional touring
Wellness
Free evening
Wellness
Free evening
05Tuesday 1 June 2027Gala Night
The centrepiece of the Bucket List week. Dress up and get ready for an
unforgettable evening of food, entertainment and celebration.
Free morning
Pre-event drinks
Gala Night
Pre-event drinks
Gala Night
06Wednesday 2 June 2027Free Day & Happy Hour
Your final full day is yours to enjoy before everyone comes together
again for one last relaxed Bucket List session.
Free day
Pool & resort time
Happy Hour
Pool & resort time
Happy Hour
07Thursday 3 June 2027Farewell & Departures
Enjoy your final morning at Merlin Beach before transfers to Phuket
Airport and the journey home.
Breakfast
Airport transfers
Return flights
Airport transfers
Return flights
Make it yours
Upgrades, extras and special requests
Make your trip even more memorable with optional extras and personalised touches.
Premium flight upgrades
Extra nights in Phuket
Spa & wellness experiences
Registration
Start your Bucket List 2027 registration
Complete your registration to confirm your details for Phuket.
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