The Racha Aleenta Resort & Spa Phuket
"The Racha embodies what the discerning traveller is So, if you want a varied and luxurious sailing holiday SLH's
seeking from a resort today - pristine and chic yet award-winning collection of hotels scattered over the islands
surrounded by natural beauty and operating on ecologically in the Andaman Sea offer the perfect opportunity; each hotel
sound principles. And, of course, with a holistic spa and a is unique yet each upholds the international standard of
choice of exciting restaurants," says Paul with a smile. luxury which is the underpinning philosophy of the SLH
brand. Meandering between such exquisite properties by
"People want to go somewhere exclusive and private where yacht is the perfect way to island hop.
they can relax. Resorts on islands, which are accessible only
from the sea, are the ultimate embodiment of this concept and Paul and his family visited:
arriving by yacht makes it seem all the more of a hideaway.”
Aleenta Resort and Spa Phuket (www.slh.com/aleenta)
However, if you yearn to emulate Robinson Crusoe and get The Racha (www.slh.com/theracha)
away from it all in slightly more traditional surrounds Paul Zeavola (www.slh.com/zeavola)
recommends Zeavola, the only luxury villa resort on Phi Phi Nakamanda Resort & Spa (www.slh.com/nakamanda)
Island. Set on the beach it is easily accessible by dinghy. Pimalai Resort & Spa (www.slh.com/pimalai)
"Although you have to watch the corals," says Paul. “This is
an enchanting eco resort with traditionally-styled teakwood The Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ brand is an
villas. For dinner here we ate on the beach underneath the unrivalled portfolio of some of the world’s finest small
stars and the understated, natural setting made the independent hotels. Comprising over 500 hotels in more
experience even more magical". than 70 countries, the diversity of the individual hotels, and
the experiences that they offer, is exceptional. From cutting-
For Paul one of the joys of sailing is the freedom, tranquility edge design hotels to palatial 17th century mansions, city
and variety it affords. "Some of the best moments on this centre sanctuaries to remote private islands, historic country
holiday were on the journey getting to the resorts. Simply houses to idyllic resorts, Small Luxury Hotels of the World
being able to drop-anchor off an uninhabited island and offers only the very best.
snorkel or enjoying a deserted island is very special.
By taking a yacht even the travelling part of the holiday Reservations can be made at any Small Luxury Hotels
becomes such an incredible experience. I also think that of the World property at
www.slh.com.
people today are much more restless and whilst they want
to relax at a luxury resort they also want adventure".
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