Foodicles: Vacation time in Thailand at the Indigo Pearl Phuket

It's time for another beach getaway! This time I was in the mood for South East Asia, staying away from crowds, and a guarantee of excellent food. Destination: Thailand!

There are countless beach resorts all around the country. After days and weeks of research, my best friend and I finally decided on Phuket. It has an international airport and our desired resort is just mere minutes away. Convenient, private, and luxurious - that is what makes for a relaxing vacation.

Indigo Pearl Phuket is a private resort along the Nai Yang beach in Phuket. While it is just 5-10 minutes away from the airport, you are tucked away from pollution, crowds, and commercialism. The resort is set in an industrial chic theme amidst the lush greenery of nature. The architecture and decoration pays tribute to Phuket's history of tin mining and rubber plantation.

All rooms in the resort are suites. The base room, the Premium Pearl Bed Suite which we stayed in, is so spacious - especially if you enjoy bathroom space. The room is modern and warm which feels great coming back to the room after a day under the sun. And it's even better waking up to the lush views of the resort's greenery.

In the mornings you are treated to the daily breakfast buffet. It consists of the usual Western selections of eggs, bacon, etc., Chinese dim sum, fruits, breads and pastries, cold cuts, and so on. There is also a station for freshly made pancakes, waffles, and donuts. The best part of the morning buffet was the Thai dishes that changed every day. Curries, braised pork, chicken wings, and freshly made noodles. That was the most memorable part of every morning.

We stayed in Phuket for 4 nights, so we made the most of the resort by checking out each of the pools and bars. There are 3 pools around the property. A main pool for all ages, a quieter and smaller pool for a retreat, and the best pool - with a pool bar and happy hour. It was hilarious how every afternoon at 4pm sharp, all the habitants of the pool lounges jumped in the water for an afternoon beverage. Also, you are treated to ice cold waters, fruit sticks, and cold towels to cool down throughout the day. It soo nice to be pampered.

In the next posts, I'll be sharing photos and stories from the beach and the beach food, as well as our most excellent eating at the resort's gorgeous Thai restaurant.