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by Veronica Taylor
One of the best songs of all time is the Everly Brothers song, All
I have To Do Is Dream (whenever I want you all I have to do is
dream, dream, dream).
Well, I’ve been humming that song ever since I stepped into the
grand opening of the Dream Phuket Hotel & Spa last week.
Please, don’t wake me up!
Chris Comer, CEO, Castlewood Group has created a dream of a
resort. From the minute you step into the reception area, you
feel like you’ve been transported into another world. You
become one of the beautiful people and you fall in love all over
again. This is the place for complete relaxation; a couples’
playground; the perfect place to escape from the real world.
Your eyes are instantly drawn to the massive beach beds
耀┠oating on the crystal blue pool and the bright white in-pool
lounge chairs. Give me a drink in one hand, a good juicy book
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other, and I’m not moving! Then, just as you’re being lulled into
a near catatonic state, your eyes lock into the one-man-show
going on at the swim-up pool bar where the bartender is
耀┠ipping cocktail mixers and champagne glasses for one of the
best signature cocktails on the island. Let the fun begin!
Sexy, spicy Latin music starts drifting down from another pool,
high above you on the rooftop of the four-story boutique hotel.
Like a true dream, your mind quickly shifts to a massive, shear
wall of verdant green vines contrasting with brilliant white
walls, overhanging balconies, and water, water everywhere.
Suites on the lower level have swim-up waterways from the
main pool. Sky Pool Suites are scattered along the top 耀┠oor
with the perfect birds-eye view of all the activity below. Massive
Executive Pool Villas have 3 bedrooms, private pool of course,
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and fully equipped kitchens where a chef will come in and
prepare your meals for you, if you so desire. After all, it is your
dream!
I’ve got to confess, I measure hotel luxury by the beds,
bathrooms, and spas – the Dream Phuket Resort &
Spa Although I didn’t have time to indulge in the Sanctuary Spa,
it had all the makings of a 刿ೋrst-class experience. The 5 natural
elements of 刿ೋre, earth, metal, water and wood were re耀┠ected in
the relaxing décor and our gift packages did include a take
home Sparkling Makeover Mask from LING of New York. If
their treatments are anything like this fresh, soothing mask, I
will be back for more.
Speaking of indulgence, there was a great cigar lounge called
Indulge that took me totally by surprise. Hidden down a lush
garden pathway, I opened the doors and inhaled the musky
smell of leather, cigars, and quality wine. My dream
immediately shifted to a whole other level. The only way I can
describe it is – sensual.
The Dream team, led by General Manager Regina Salzman, did
an excellent job welcoming each guest with an o漀䰀er of specialty
cocktails or wine and an incredible array of food. I especially
loved the lettuce wraps served in the Executive Suite. Our
hostess took a pinch of this and a dash of that, and right before
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our eyes created a lettuce ball that burst with 耀┠avor on my
tongue. I feasted a bit too long at the cheese bu漀䰀et in the
Indulge lounge, but it was so good!
Another must visit on a return trip will be the signature
restaurant, Trilogy. Trilogy features Michelin Star inspired
menus with modern Thai, classical Tuscan, and contemporary
European designed cuisine. If their fare is anything like the
grand opening samples, you are in for a gastronomical delight.
I can’t wait to return.
Just when you think the dream can’t get any better, it does.
Here’s the piece de resistance. Dream Hotel & Spa has
renovated the old Nikki Beach Club on Layan Beach and
renamed it Dream Beach Club. You thought you were
dreaming before?! Wow! Dream Beach Club is the ultimate
day at the beach. Located just a short 5 minute shuttle from
the hotel, Dream Beach Club is where the laid-back, party-
pumping, beautiful natural scenery, inspiring design and
architecture, endless smorgasbord of awesome food and
smashing libations cumulates in to – your dream – a never
ending summer. This is the adult version of Disneyland where
all your dreams come true. Their Sunday brunches are
legendary – make sure you have a reservation. The décor of
bright white and yellow umbrellas contrasting with the gigantic
labyrinths of swimming pools seemingly drifting beyond the
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lofty swaying palm trees into the never-ending blue horizon of
the Andaman Sea will soothe you deeper into that dream
state. But then, like the gentle nudge of a loving partner, you
will awaken to the sounds of the lively music, see the beautiful
sun bronzed people in their tiny bikinis, terry cloth robes or
caftans billowing in the breeze, and know it’s party time! A
perfect ending to a perfect dream!
So tonight, before you go to sleep, put this article under your
pillow as a reminder to make reservations at the Dream Phuket
Hotel & Spa. Sweet Dreams!
http://www.dreamhotels.com/phuket.
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