THE NAKA ISLAND, Phuket
Extreme Cuisine They’ll have you at chicken coconut soup and green papaya salad. Complimentary cooking classes are the cherry on top of a stay at this exclusive island retreat in the heart of Phuket’s emerald Andaman Sea. Culinary experts guide guests through the interactive experience using fresh ingredients procured at local markets to create several authentic recipes from Thai Curry to nutritious, delicious smoothies. Sail by longtail boat to Phuket, crowned City of Gastronomy by UNESCO, to enjoy Peranakan cuisine in the restaurants of the Old Town District, which also features food carts serving everything from jelly desserts, crispy crepes and traditional fare like Mee Hokkien, a fried egg on yellow noodles. Stunning vistas are just the beginning of the extravagance at the Seaview Villas. All is airy and tropical as you breathe in the sea. Muted earth tones enhance the natural decor from wood furniture to stone accents. Picture windows let the outside in infusing the interior with tranquillity and harmony. The large outdoor area with private pool, lanai and daybed finds you planning your next adventure or simply curling up with a good book. An open-air bathroom and courtyard nurtures your wild side while calming the spirit. Among the lush exotic landscape, linger in the outdoor soaking tub after a visit to the steam room. Be as plugged-in or off-the-grid as you desire. After your extreme cuisine adventures, you’ll have mouth-watering recipes as mementoes to make whenever you want to recall the joy of the island. Recreating traditional Thai recipes is the gift that keeps on giving. nakaislandphuket.com