Get the luxe treatment, The White Lotus style. Then keep the party going with a yacht trip and a pool villa of your own.
You’ve seen the characters drink, dance and party the night away both in Samui and on-board a yacht in The White Lotus Season 3. While the HBO series is set in Koh Samui, those boat scenes were actually filmed in Phang Nga Bay, a picturesque conservation area near Phuket.
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Live it up The White Lotus style by jetting to the pool villas at Natai Beach. Just a 20-minute drive from Phuket International Airport, these properties enjoy front-row views of the islands and the dramatic limestone cliffs that are part of Ao Phang Nga National Park.
Following up to our previous article on Samui nightlife venues, we share tips on where you can continue the revelry while enjoying this fabulous beachside location in Thailand.
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Why visit Natai Beach?
Frankly, Samui insiders know that Koh Pha Ngan, the actual site of Thailand’s famous Full Moon parties, has gotten grittier since it first hit the scene in the 1960s. The event’s formerly bohemian vibes have faded, as commercialisation took over.
For a more luxurious experience, Natai Beach is the place to be. Think white sandy stretches and azure waters, and none of the rowdy crowds. Trust us, you’ll get way more mileage partying in your luxurious pool villa, compared to one night of debauchery at a Full Moon party.
The “James Bond Island” (Khao Phing Kan) also brings added star factor to this area, which has been featured in The Man with the Golden Gun and The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, which put these islands on a spotlight. The easiest way to get here from Koh Samui is to take a 1-hour flight to Phuket, then a short 20 to 30-minute drive to the areas of interest.
Stay at: Sava Beach Villas, an exclusive estate at Natai Beach. Enjoy barefoot luxury and look forward to unspoiled views of Phang Nga Bay from the comforts of your villa.
Get the A-list treatment at these fully-staffed villas, which come with extremely spacious 4 to 7-bedroom configurations and various amenities. Plus, these pool villas come with lots of entertainment facilities that include media rooms, pool tables, a mahjong set, and more.
Selected properties like Villa Essenza and Villa Malee Sai also enjoy direct beach access and front row views of the sea and the horizon beyond. Inspired to do a day trip? Phuket Old Town and the yacht marinas are about an hour’s drive away.
Other noteworthy beachfront properties include Villa Ananda and Villa Saanti, which will take your breath away. These spacious six-bedroom pool villas come with amazing wellness facilities, that it will feel like you’re having a beach resort all to yourself!
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Party at: Planning a poolside bash? Then a yacht party ala The White Lotus is the way to go. Head to Royal Phuket Marina or Phuket Yacht Haven Marina to sunbathe, drink, dance and have a blast onboard your own luxurious vessel.
Baba Beach Club is another haute spot you should visit while in Phang Nga — a perfect place to experience the pure beauty of the Andaman Sea. Let the good times roll at this stylish venue that effortlessly melds modern Asian style with coastal chic elements.
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