"designed By A Pearl Vision And A 100 Years Of History"

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MEDIA RELEASE
September 2008


"Designed by a Pearl Vision and a 100 years of history"



WHO: Indigo Pearl, Phuket - Is an award winning stylish 5 star distinctive design resort which in just over 12 months of
operation has won numerous awards and world wide acclaim, and most importantly satisfied the most discerning guests.

WHAT: Celebrating achievements after 12 months of operation, including "Most Stylish Hotel" by ELLE magazine
(Singapore), Nominated for the Best Design Award by Travel + Leisure. Named as part of the "Best New Hotels" in Conde
Nast "2007 Hot List"

WHERE: PHUKET, THAILAND (Map Image below)

The Vision and Century old History
Owned by the Na-Ranong family, a well known family in the Thai tourism industry, who
for many years operated the Pearl Village Resort decided in mid 2005 to close
and redevelop the site. Their "vision" was to create a new distinctive and stylish
resort targeting the discerning traveller and encompassing the history of Phuket's tin
mining past. After a review of market trends throughout Thailand and Asia on
what discerning travellers were looking for in a luxury and distinctive holiday
experience they sort the services of one man and his team to turn their vision into
what today is - Indigo Pearl.

The Gem Design
Created by Asian legendary architect Bill Bensley, founder of Bensley Design Studios,
he and his team have worked on many of Asia's admired resorts, spas and luxury
residences in the past. The Na-Ranong family commissioned the services of Bill and his
team and invested into development of modern architecture, interior and landscape
concept to reflect Phuket's heritage as a former tin mining centre which the Na-Ranong
families was actively involved. From reclaimed building materials, the dcor in each of the
277 guest rooms and suites, the names and themes of the restaurants, bars, through to
locally crafted furnishings, grounds that have transformed into a mature plantations,
accented by contemporary and industrial found art and the staff uniforms

The Result
Is an award winning stylish 5 star distinctive design resort which in just over 12 months of operation has won numerous
awards and world wide acclaim. We invite you to an experience as rare as an Indigo Pearl

Indigo Pearls accessibility is a major draw card being only 10 minutes from the Phuket International Airport, serviced by
direct flights from Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney and Perth. Adjacent to Sirinath National
Park, Nai Yang Beach retains a natural ambience and is one of the most peaceful areas on the island. Indigo Pearl greets
guests with a hidden sanctuary just moments from the expanse of the Andaman Sea. www.indigo-pearl.com

Interviews, Images, and further info available from:


JEFF BELL Ms Raewyn du Toit
Director Director of Communications
Resort 2 PR "Delivering the Indigo Pearl Message" Indigo
Pearl

Tel: +61 (07) 5532 9884 Tel: (66) 7632 7006
E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

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BACKGROUND

"Suite Dreams in the seven wonders of Indigo Pearl"

(Australia, August 2008) The stylish and distinctly different 5 star designer resort in Phuket, Indigo Pearl has 7 exclusive
luxury designer suites appealing to the discerning holiday maker looking for a level of comfort and style only found in this
awarding winning design resort.

The experience begins as you arrive at the open air, stylish resort foyer immediately hinting that there is something truly
different and original about Indigo Pearl. It is reflected through the buildings, restaurants, gardens and the 277 rooms and
suites all alluding to a unique boutique feeling. You are escorted by the staff by buggy through the lush tropical gardens,
lagoons and the visual appeal of scattered post modern art pieces, sculptures and dcor that evokes a feeling of true
wonder.

Choose from seven spacious signature designer suites (ranging in size 132, 232, 504 sqm) known as the Pearl Shells,
offering "suite" dreams, stylish comfort and a variety of "suite" delights and amenities creating an experience as rare as an
Indigo Pearl.

As you enter through the main entrance of each Pearl Shell suite you are greeted with an awe inspiring, surreal impression
of creative designer elements with each suite offering a distinctly different theme to relax and explore the breathtaking
space.

All suites include butler service on request, high speed wireless Internet access, a complimentary mini bar, coffee machine
and tea making facilities, hairdryer, in-room safe, complimentary bottled water and newspaper of choice, same day laundry
and valet service, IDD telephone with voicemail. The room also boasts an entertainment system with satellite TV, DVD and
CD player with a choice of the latest movies and music for your picking, including a complimentary Indigo Pearl collection
CD and postcards.

A Classic theme graces two Pearl Shell Suites

The Black Tie Suite resonates, a theme with a twist of a gentleman's tuxedo and Audrey Hepburn gently blowing past your
soul as you enter this space of interior art. Taking up half the length of the building's floor, the Black Tie Suite is a lengthy
suite divided into three areas: living and entertainment, bedroom and the bath area with spa massage beds. A balcony
takes up the entire length of the suite, overlooking the lush tropical gardens and pool, allowing you to enjoy nature's best
offerings in the comfort of over-sized daybed and benches on the terrace.

Seamlessly intertwined with understated elegance and vintage originality, the Tuxedo Suite offers a black and white 1960's
style which subtly evokes a feeling of sophistication. The suite features a separate bedroom and living room, an in-room
massage spa area, two dining areas giving you a choice of an indoor and outdoor setting, an oversized outdoor daybed and
an outdoor terrace featuring artwork by Andy Warhol and Brigitte Riley that is overlooking the lush tropical gardens and
pool.

A Botanical theme relaxes in two Pearl Shell Suites

The Pearl Botanica Suite Floral is designed around a floral theme, decorated in subtle shades of pink, bringing the
blossoms of the garden right into your room. Featuring a separated bedroom, living and entertainment area along a length
of space, this suite offers an in-suite spa and salon service. A balcony takes up the entire length of the suite, overlooking the
lush tropical gardens and pool, allowing you to enjoy nature's best offerings in the comfort of over-sized daybed and
benches on the terrace.

The Pearl Botanica Suite Foliage is decorated in a fresh palette of greens. Featuring a separated bedroom, living and
entertainment area along a length of space, this suite offers an in-suite spa and salon service. A balcony takes up the entire
length of the suite, overlooking the lush tropical gardens and pool, allowing you to enjoy nature's best offerings in the
comfort of over-sized daybed and benches on the terrace.

A Nautical Theme anchors two Pearl Shell Suites


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Embodying a classic blue and white theme of the sky and water the Captain Miles Suite (232sqm) is named after Captain
Edward Thomas Miles, an Australian who brought the first tin dredger to Phuket in 1909. This duplex suite features two
bedrooms--one on the upper level with an en-suite bedroom--and a separate living and entertainment area. It also features
an in-house salon and spa treatment, equipped with spa treatment beds and a luxurious indoor Jacuzzi.

The Moken Suite (232sqm) named after the Moken tribe, wandering sea dwellers believed to be the first inhabitants of the
Andaman coastal regions of Thailand, the Moken suite is the second of two nautical themed suites. The duplex suite
features two bedrooms--one on the upper level with an en-suite bedroom--and a separate living and entertainment area. It
also features an in-house salon and spa treatment, equipped with spa treatment beds and an indoor sauna. An expansive
outdoor terrace awaits, with a host of over-sized daybeds and benches plus an outdoor Jacuzzi, with the views of tropical
gardens and beautiful blue sky.

The Designer Signature Duplex Suite
Named after the renowned designer and architect of Indigo Pearl, Bill Bensley, the Bensley Suite is a genuine inspiration of
contemporary design, blended with hues of orange and chocolate brown. The suite features a spiraling staircase from the
lounge area, which leads up to the spacious master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom.

French doors open onto a verandah, which overlooks the luscious gardens and pools, and glimpses of the Andaman
Ocean, with an outdoor bath sharing the same view. The Bensley Suite offers its own 5 10m pool with a suspended
sundeck and sun lounges. The large verandah accommodates its very own spa massage tables and lounge area.

Location
Indigo Pearl is ideally located only 10 minutes from the Phuket International Airport, serviced by direct flights from Bangkok,
Singapore, Hong Kong, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney and Perth. Adjacent to Sirinath National Park, Nai Yang Beach
retains a natural ambience and is one of the most peaceful areas on the island. Indigo Pearl greets guests with a hidden
sanctuary just moments from the expanse of the Andaman Sea.

It's an experience as rare as an indigo pearl.

For further more suite delights of this distinctive resort or to make a reservation please visit our website at www.indigo-
pearl.com

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JEFF BELL
Director
Resort 2 PR "Delivering the Indigo Pearl Message"
Tel: +61 (07) 5532 9884
E: [email protected]









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