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The Racha 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. Peace, serenity and balance take on new meaning at this resort. All villas are designed in a minimalistic contemporary style and feature luxurious bathrooms with bathtubs and indoor showers, as well as outdoor rain showers. Guests can relax on comfortable daybeds both inside or outside on their own terrace. All villas enjoy thoroughly modern conveniences, including LCD/ plasma TV, DVD player, complimentary in-villa movie library, Apple iPod with Bose sound dock, complimentary broadband internet, mini bar with coffee and tea facilities, electronic safe, individual air-conditioning, IDD telephone and satellite TV. Enjoy a lavish assortment 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, 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 Tel: +66 0 76 355 455 Fax: +66 0 76 355 637 Email: Reservation@theracha.com www.theracha.com 42/12-13 Moo 5, Rawai, Muang, Phuket 83130 THAILAND 168 www.paradisesonline.com dinner, dance and sing along with the resident virtuoso band at the Ice Bar. Treat yourself to a facial, pedicure, scrub, or wrap, then have one of an assortment of deeply relaxing massages. Or, take in the spectacular sea view from the second floor of the new Chill Spa as you enjoy foot pampering reflexology. Take a nature walk, a bicycle ride, or an ATV tour around the island. Play tennis, do yoga, sign up for batik painting or a Thai cooking class, or simply chill out beside one of the three swimming pools with a cool drink in your hand. There's something for everyone at The Racha.