THE [UN]LUXURIOUS JOURNEY: There is something about Phuket

yes, yes, yes ... there is something about Phuket - SALA Phuket- a paradise on earth. This one is not to miss.

Just to give a quick preview, Phuket is the largest island in Thailand, a historical crossover between east and west. Today it attracts most of his tourists to the Patong beach-the center of its nightlife, never ending parties, tolerated prostitution, strong drinks and rest of activities of any kind. Fun, fun, fun for out of army Israelis :), backpackers from all over, party animals and men in their fifties hoping for a second Renaissance.

However if you long for more of a romantic and quite setting your place is on the other side at SALA Phuket. This is one of a kind resort on a Mai Khao beach(part of a national parkland), north of Patong, designed by Department of Architecture, Bangkok.


Mai-Khao Beach

SALA was designed as a modern resort influenced by Sino-Portugese heritage of the Phuket province. The modest and highly thought out spaces give way to the experiential rather then visual sensations, yet no, it is very pleasant to the eye..

Entrance Lobby

If you are lucky as we were, you will be upgraded to a private pool vila, with stunning outdoor bathroom and shower, freestanding bathtub, bottle of champagne and a box of chocolates. Later you will discover the public area of the resort grouped around two large swimming pools at the beachfront, restaurants and bars... Ahhh... I want to go back!!! Better than Ritz Carlton standards, better price-wise and much more down to earth!