旅行 TRAVEL 專題 泰國 THAILAND 派對天堂 PARTY BY THE SEA 位於布吉島的海濱度假村日趨豪華, 開設了不少富品味的型格海灘俱樂部 Phuket's waterfront resorts are moving upmarket with cool, exclusive beach clubs 文 /Text Carolyn O'Donnell 布吉島的海灘俱樂部將休閒度假 臨海美景 美酒 DJ 娛樂等元素共冶一爐, 成為新興潮流 Phuket s hip beach bars combine sea, Champagne, international DJs and relaxed luxury 50 Horizon February 2016
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旅行 TRAVEL 專題 泰國 THAILAND 曾 是背包客度假天堂的布吉島, 近年出現了許多新一代的海灘酒吧和餐廳, 為旅客提供各國美酒佳餚, 並請來國際級 DJ 打碟 這個位於泰國的熱帶島嶼擁有醉人的海景, 提供香檳以至各種奢華度假設施, 讓旅客樂而忘返, 即使是名模如 Kate Moss 與明星如林志穎等, 也深受吸引 海灘俱樂部 XANA Beach Club 的 Sree Valsan 指出 : 海灘俱樂部令人感到輕鬆寫意 近年, 由於直飛布吉島的航班不斷增加, 令這裡成為亞洲的旅遊熱點, 吸引較年輕的高消費一族蜂擁而至 布吉島的頂級海灘設施大多與聚集於島西北部的度假村相連, 這些度假村會為遊客提供水療服務和兒童遊樂設施 島上其他地方也有為數不少的海灘俱樂部, 而且別有風味, 如位於南面 Kata 海灘 船屋酒店旗下的 RE KÁ TA Beach Club, 以及位處南岸斯攀瓦豪華泳池別墅的巴巴 Nest, 都是不錯的選擇 Point Yamu by COMO 度假村位處尚未完全開發的東岸, 並計劃在年底於私人島嶼開設海灘俱樂部 XANA 俱樂部 ( 上圖 ) 日間是一所適合一家大小聯歡的場地, 晚上成為露天俱樂部 ; 而美味小吃是露天俱樂部不可或缺的元素 ( 下圖 ) Club XANA (above) is familyfriendly by day, open-air club by night; tasty bites (below) are part of the party appeal 儘管在旺季時, 海灘俱樂部會優先接待所屬度假村的客人, 但這個高消費的流行玩意毫無疑問歡迎任何人參加 許多海灘俱樂部白天和夜晚所展現的面貌截然不同, 新加坡知名夜店 Attica 旗下的 XANA 便是好例子 這裡白天以家庭旅客為主, 設有適合團體租用的休憩涼亭 無邊際泳池, 並供應得獎的和牛漢堡 不過, 當夜幕低垂, 那裡會搖身一變, 成為可招待近 3,000 人的露天俱樂部, 並有 DJ 現場播放音樂 XANA 是佔地 20 公頃的樂古浪悅椿度假村的一部分 度假村總經理 Hery Kuswoyo 表示, 這家五星級度假村旨在讓家庭旅客度過好玩有趣的假期, 小朋友既可在大型水池盡情嬉戲, 也可在 Tree House Kids Club 參與各式活動 暱稱 Wan 的酒店老闆 Vorasit Issara 表示 : 任何人都愛享受快樂 看人與被看 Wan 的家族是斯攀瓦別墅度假村的發展商, 他開設的巴巴 Nest 天台酒吧坐擁迷人美景, 供應精緻的墨西哥小吃及用熱情果調製的 daiquiri 雞尾酒 他說 : 讓人享受快樂的設施只會愈來愈受歡迎 Catch Beach Club 於 2007 年開業, 是布吉島首家海灘俱樂部, 最初專為時尚度假村 Twinpalms 的客人而設 俱樂部經理 Chet Tadcharaporn 稱, 過去三年, 布吉島出現了許多海灘俱樂部, 恍如地中海沿岸度假勝地 Saint-Tropez, 受歡迎的玫瑰紅酒, 加上旺季時停泊在近岸水域的遊艇, 處處洋溢著地中海風情 Catch 走的是中高檔路線, 而其姊妹店 Bimi Beach Club 則較為大眾化 52 Horizon February 2016
於 2007 年開業的 Catch Beach Club 是布吉島首家海灘俱樂部, 其 Saint-Tropez 度假氛圍為其後開業的俱樂部定下指標 Catch Beach Club was the first to open in 2007 and set the Saint-Tropez vibe for those that followed Once a destination for backpackers, the latest Phuket beach bars and restaurants offer international wine lists, great food and lively soundtracks from international DJs. The best beachfront establishments on the tropical Thai island are known for their fun vibe. The combination of sea, champagne and relaxed luxury appeals even to celebrities such as Kate Moss and Jimmy Lin Chih-ying. Beach clubs are the perfect venue for a relaxing day out on the beach, says Sree Valsan of XANA Beach Club. The attraction is due in part to more direct flights to the island, which is a top Asian destination that now lures a younger generation with money to spend. Most of Phuket s top beach venues are attached to resorts offering both spas and facilities for children, with many grouped on the island s north-western beaches. But if you want to see different parts of the island, RE KA TA Beach Club at Boathouse by Montara is on the more southerly Kata Beach; Baba Nest at Sri Panwa Phuket perches on the southern coast; and Point Yamu by COMO is a recent addition on the less developed eastern side, which plans to open its beach club on a private island by the end of the year. It s an upmarket but inclusive trend, although during the crowded high season bars give priority to guests staying at their resorts. Many of the clubs have day and night time personalities. XANA, an offshoot of the popular Attica nightclub in Singapore, is particularly family-friendly in the daytime, with cabanas for groups, an infinity pool and award-winning MFY Burger. By night, it turns into an open-air nightclub with DJs that can accommodate up to 3,000 patrons. XANA is part of Angsana Laguna Phuket, a sprawling 20-hectare complex that Hotel Manager Hery Kuswoyo describes as a five-star resort aimed at families where fun matters. Children can explore its huge lagoon pool, or enjoy a range of activities at the Tree House Kids Club. February 2016 Horizon 53
旅行 TRAVEL 專題 泰國 THAILAND 距離 Twinpalms 僅五分鐘車程的 Bliss Beach Club, 是一間獨立經營的海灘酒吧 這裡的菜式和飲品百花齊放, 包括有軟殼蟹沙律配檸檬草辣椒汁及以生薑調製的薑汁 mojito 雞尾酒等 酒吧內亦有多位 DJ 負責打碟, 為客人助興 全球知名的 Nikki Beach 海灘俱樂部, 為客人提供香檳及壽司等美食之餘, 還有現場表演, 氣氛一流 布吉分店 Nikki Beach Phuket 的泳池四周種了許多棕櫚樹, 並放置了無數沙灘床, 深受歡迎 豪華海景別墅度假村特瑞薩拉位於附近, 賓客可乘度假村的船隻往返俱樂部, 度假村亦設有海灘酒吧及海鮮餐廳, 後者開放給一般旅客, 但酒吧只招待住客 在享有地利的 RE KA TA Beach Club, 旅客可在離大海僅幾米遠的半月形泳池畔, 一面享受日光浴, 一面品嚐特色雞尾酒 香檳和小食 這裡還設有水療中心及衝浪店, 後者更為不同年齡的旅客提供衝浪課程 想上烹飪課的客人, 則可到毗鄰的船屋餐廳 這家餐廳不但擁有美麗海景, 更供應鵝肝與龍蝦等美食, 以及來自其獲獎酒窖的葡萄酒 布吉島擁有陽光 海灘與有趣好玩的節目, 實在令人難以抗拒 特瑞薩拉度假村的賓客可乘度假村的船隻到 Nikki Beach 海灘俱樂部 ( 下圖 ) 消遣 Guests from the opulent Trisara Resort reach Nikki Beach (below) by private boat People want to enjoy more, to see and be seen, says hotelier Vorasit Wan Issara, whose family developed villa resort Sri Panwa. His Baba Nest rooftop bar has mesmerising views to accompany Mexican tapas or the Baba daiquiri with passionfruit. The market for fun is growing, says Wan. Catch Beach Club was the first on Phuket when it began in 2007 as a bar for guests of the sleek, adult-oriented Twinpalms Phuket resort. Catch Manager Chet Tadcharaporn says a number of beach clubs have opened in the past three years as part of a positive change that is emulating Saint-Tropez. He says the popularity of rosé and yachts moored offshore during high season are part of the Mediterranean feel. The Catch is all about affordable luxury, while its sibling, Bimi Beach Club, is more casual. Bliss Beach Club, although an independent beach bar, is five minutes from Twinpalms by car. Its eclectic menu offers popular dishes such as tacoshimi (corn chips with creamy avocado, 54 Horizon February 2016
參考網頁 DRINKS LIST XANA BEACH CLUB WITH ATTICA www.xanabeachclub.com THE BOATHOUSE www.boathousephuket.com RE KÁ TA www.rekataphuket.com 巴巴 Nest 天台酒吧 BABA NEST AT SRI PANWA www.babaphuket.com www.sripanwa.com POINT YAMU BY COMO www.comohotels.com/ pointyamu CATCH BEACH CLUB www.catchbeachclub.com BIMI BEACH CLUB Surin Beach Road, Cherngtalay, Thalang +66 76 316580 www.bimibeachclub.com BLISS BEACH CLUB 202/88 Moo 2, Tumbon Cherngtalay, Thalang +66 81 9562742 www.blissbeachclub.com NIKKI BEACH PHUKET 62/11 Moo 6 Cherngtalay, Thalang +66 76 681161 or +66 83 395 2665 www.nikkibeach.com/ Phuket 特瑞薩拉度假村 TRISARA 60/1 Moo 6, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Thalang +66 76 310100 www.trisara.com 全球知名的 Nikki Beach 海灘俱樂部 ( 上圖 ) 集高雅氣派與現場娛樂表演於一身 ; 樂古浪悅椿度假村的 Bodega & Grill 餐廳則提供可口的美食 ( 右圖 ) Nikki Beach Club (above) is part of a global brand that mixes glamour and live entertainment; fine dining at venues like Bodega & Grill (right) is part of the beach club mix salsa and fresh tuna), ginger mojitos and music from a pool of DJs. Nikki Beach is a global brand that mixes glamour and live entertainment, champagne and sushi. Its inviting pool is surrounded by palm trees and sunbathing beds, and is popular with a well-heeled crowd. Guests in nearby Trisara s opulent seaview villas can travel to and from Nikki Beach on the resort s boat. Trisara s beach bar is exclusive to hotel guests, however anyone can dine in its SEAFOOD restaurant on the beach. With sunloungers nestling around a halfmoon pool a few metres from the waves, RE KA TA Beach Club makes the most of an enviable location with designer cocktails, a champagne list and light cuisine, along with a spa and a surf shop offering lessons for all ages. Cooking classes are held at the adjacent Boathouse Wine & Grill, where foie gras and lobster are served with sea views and wine from its award-winning cellar. No wonder Phuket s upscale mix of beach, sun and fun is hard to resist. February 2016 Horizon 55