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THAILAND 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. Luxuriously appointed Peace, serenity and balance take on 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® individual air-conditioning, IDD sound dock, complimentary Wi-Fi internet, mini bar with coffee and tea facilities, electronic safe, telephone and satellite TV. 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 degree 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, 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. Choose from rejuvenating facials, pedicures, scrubs, wraps, and relaxing massages. Alternatively, opt to take in the spectacular sea view from the second floor of the new Chill Spa as you enjoy some pampering foot reflexology. Take a nature walk, bicycle ride, or ATV tour around the island. Enjoy tennis, 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 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 192 www.paradisesonline.com