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THAILAND snacks and gourmet treats including fresh Andaman seafood, there's the alfresco Rak Talay Beach Bar and Restaurant, scenically set under towering trees right on the beach. A unique spa experience Nestled in a lush valley, the Pimalai Spa, which won the prestigious Best Spa in Asia Pacific TTG Award in 2008, is a village-style spa with individual treatment rooms each named after a local flower. Unique in its design, the straw-roofed salas blend in with the natural beauty of the surrounding jungle foliage. The spa offers treatments from both the east and the west including a host of oriental therapeutic treatments that use traditional Thai herbal and natural products. Beauty treatments such as manicures, pedicures, facials and body scrubs are also available. Exciting adventures await On the recreation front, there are two superb infinity-edge use swimming of pools with jacuzzi, a dive centre, a fitness room and tennis courts. Guests can also enjoy complimentary non-motorised watersports equipment such as kayaks, canoes and sail boats. There are many attractions near the resort. Explore and snorkel the idyllic islands of Kho Muk, Koh Rok, Koh Haa and enjoy exciting activities such as sea canoeing, mangrove discovery and elephant trekking. Located on-site is a PADI Gold Palm dive centre open from November to April for dive enthusiasts. Some of the best and most remote dive sites in Thailand are just a short trip away while snorkelling enthusiasts can enjoy excursions to nearby islands. Other activities available are windsurfing and sailing, forest walks and bicycling. In addition, Thai cooking classes are offered for those interested in taking home some local culinary knowledge and skills. There are also library lounges with free internet access, resort shops, tour desk, car rental, boardroom, laundry service and 24-hour reception. Such amenities make Pimalai Resort & Spa an ideal choice for small to mid-size executive meetings, weekend retreats, wedding celebrations and incentive events. The flexibility and team support provided by the resort's staff ensures the professional and successful management of any event from beginning to end. Whether it is for a romantic getaway, an event destination or an action packed adventure holiday, Pimalai Resort & Spa offers something for everyone. Ba Kan Tiang Beach Lanta Yai Island, Krabi THAILAND Tel: +66 0 2320 5500 Fax: +66 0 2320 5503 Email: reservation@pimalai.com www.pimalai.com www.paradisesonline.com 207