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The Nai Harn Hotel Phuket: Elevated Calm

What do Roger Moore, Prince Albert of Monaco and Rudolf Nureyev (you know, the Russian Swan Lake dude) have in common? They’ve all stayed at The Nai Harn Hotel property in Phuket over the last two decades. One of them even swam naked in the pool… It’s safe to say this property has seen some amazing things during its long and illustrious career. But the most amazing of them all has to be its recent Madonna-like reinvention, which saw predecessor The Royal Phuket Yacht Club transform into The ... Read More

How To Find Banana Beach Phuket: A Guide

It’s no secret Banana Beach is one of the only secret beaches left in Phuket - mainly because it takes time and effort to reach. While many tourists know the elusive bay exists, very few actually know how to get there. The 200m stretch of sand referred to as ‘Haad Hin Gluai’ or ‘Banana Rock Beach’ by the locals, can only be reached by longtail boat from nearby beaches or a steep jungle path. So put some fuel in your scooter, grab your walking shoes (and beachwear of course) and follow this ... Read More

Secret Beaches in Phuket: They Still Exist

With the influx of tourism over the past two decades and the resulting urbanisation of its pristine coastline, it’s hard to believe secret beaches in Phuket still exist. I for one was amongst the sceptics, especially after visiting Phuket in passing some years ago. What was touted as a rustic paradise, was instead crawling with big resorts, package holidays and families in search of a cheap and cheerful trip. I was disappointed; it seemed like anything off-the-beaten-track was well and truly on ... Read More

Thailand Coffee Tank: I’m in Love

I must admit, when it comes to architecture and design I have eclectic taste. Whether it's a rustic eco-lodge, a modern/minimal villa, or a canvas cafe in the middle of a rice paddy, when thoughtful and beautiful design blends seamlessly with a travel or hospitality experience it's kind of the holy grail for me.  So you can imagine how excitable I was when this little nugget of Thailand Coffee Tank love showed up in my inbox the other day. Designed by Secondfloor Architects, a Japan-based firm, ... Read More