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— T h a i l a n d — – 201 – www.paradises.com T H E R A C H A The Racha, situated a dozen miles south of Phuket and sublimely set on Batok Beach on the island of Racha Yai, is a premier deluxe island hideaway where guests can balance body, mind and spirit in an environmentally friendly space. Luxuriously appointed Peace, serenity and balance develop a new meaning at this resort. All villas are designed in a minimalistic contemporary style and feature a large living area, spacious private terrace and luxurious bathrooms with bathtubs and indoor showers as well as outdoor rain showers. Guests can relax on comfortable daybeds inside the villa or on their own terrace. Pool villas and suites also boast the luxury of a private plunge pool. All accommodations enjoy modern conveniences, including LCD/plasma TV, DVD player, Apple iPod with Bose ® sound dock, complimentary Wi-Fi internet, mini bar with coffee and tea facilities, electronic safe, individual air-conditioning, IDD telephone and satellite TV. Magnificent views The Lighthouse, one of the world's most unusual hotel rooms, is a five-storey villa with private pool, terrace, sun deck and observation lounge offering magnificent 360 o views over Racha Island and the Andaman Sea. Enjoy a lavish range of cuisines at the Earth Café, or dine on fresh seafood and Western fare at the casual Sunset Beach Restaurant overlooking the Andaman Sea. At the chic new Club Del Mar refreshing cocktails are available all day. Here you can chill out while enjoying a panoramic view of Batok Bay. After watching a glorious sunset from a chaise lounge on the Lobby Bar patio, retire to The Fire Grill for a sumptuous dinner, or return to your villa for a privately catered barbecue. After dinner, dance and sing along with the resident virtuoso band at the Ice Bar. Treat yourself to a range of indulgent and therapeutic treatments at the award- winning Anumba Spa, surrounded by lush landscaping. Choose from rejuvenating facials, pedicures, scrubs, wraps, and relaxing massages. Take a nature walk, bicycle ride, or ATV tour around the island. Enjoy tennis, yoga, Thai cooking classes, or simply chill out beside one of the three swimming pools with a cool drink in your hand. There is truly something for everyone at The Racha. 42/12-13 Moo 5, Rawai, Muang, Phuket 83130 THAILAND Tel: +66 0 76 355 455 Fax: +66 0 76 355 637 Email: reservation@theracha.com www.theracha.com