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Monica Tindall You know an establishment takes itself seriously as a destination for pleasure, glamour and parties when they produce their very own gin! The Spirit of Kata Rocks is a beautiful craft gin featuring botanicals native to Thailand produced by the tea…
Monica Tindall Stunning sea views might be the first thing that grabs our attention at Da Maurizio, Italian Restaurant Phuket but an award-winning wine menu and delicious Italian food is what holds it. Located on the same rocky outcrop as the famous Baan Rim Pa and …
Monica Tindall Imagine this.: A private table for two set up on an outcrop of rocks overlooking the Andaman Sea; a gentle breeze caressing the skin, fine Thai food filling the stomach, sunset views to die for and the warm hospitality of the Thai catering to your ever…
Monica Tindall Location, design, spacious rooms, excellent facilities, and a significant number of food and beverage outlets, make The Slate rate high on our list of top places to stay in Phuket. Location Only 10 minutes from the airport, The Slate sits on the qui…
Thai Fine Dining Phuket Monica Tindall If you have one fine dining experience in Nai Yang Beach & National Park make it dinner at Black Ginger. If you’re looking to woo a date, visit Black Ginger. If you just want a very pretty dining experience, you got it, visit …
Our love story begins with a lotus flower bouquet, a poem, a love potion welcome drink and a red pen to sign in. Seems nothing has been left to chance at The Pavilions Phuket when it comes to encouraging affection. Cupid has engineered every detail and the stars are al…
Banyan Tree Phuket has gone through some major refurbishments in the past six months, one of which being the introduction of a new Mediterranean and seafood restaurant, The Watercourt. Views are splendid with its lagoon-side locale, and weather allowing, the b…
You’d think the more I travel the more relaxed I’d become. Not so! The more years I tock up on the road, the less patience I seem to hold, and the more I desire hassle-free travel. In my youth, the hair-raising ride hitched on the back of a truck with […]
360° Bar is not only frequented by in-house guests of the luxury adults-only villa property, The Pavilions, but is also popular amongst residents in the area. Elevated above the crowd on a hill in Laguna it has a distinct advantage over other bars in the vicinity of…
Trying to give their customers a home-away-from-home feel, the Banyan Tree Phuket has developed a new experience for weekend visitors and in-house guests: Comfort Food on the Terrace, Family Style Dinners. Showcasing the best-loved recipes from the homes of t…
Christmas is not a public holiday in Phuket, but hotels and restaurants sure do their best to bring a little piece of the festive spirit to their properties for visitors and residents wishing to celebrate. We’re fortunate to be staying at The Pavilions in the Lagun…
Golfers wanting to improve their technique, beginners desiring some help to get off to a positive start, and professionals seeking that winning edge, are all at home at the Andy Combe Golf School at the beautiful Laguna Golf Club in Phuket. The Yum List is definite…