| The ultimate Beach Party 2010 | | | | The orange light of the sunset has gone, making room |
| Imagine a pristine beach about 3 km long with white | | | | for a myriad of tiny lights covering the enclave like a |
| soft sands embraced by the crystal clear turquoise | | | | star studded sky. Torches flame along pathway’s |
| waters of the Andaman Sea, warmed by the tropical | | | | guiding the people to the magnificent buffet of fresh |
| sun of Thailand. | | | | sea food and BBQ roasted pork to the sound of great |
| No deckchairs or umbrellas to spoil the view and no | | | | music. |
| jet-skies (except the one of the life guards) in sight. | | | | Later still, lights are switched on in a very large outdoor |
| There are no Hotels anywhere in sight, no high-rises, | | | | stage with a huge dance-floor and a well known band |
| no road to cross to get to the beach, in short paradise | | | | starts playing to the fast approaching crowd that |
| on Earth. | | | | starts occupying seats along a very long bar adjacent |
| Does such a Nirvana still exist? | | | | to the bamboo building with the stage. The first |
| Yes! And it gets even better. Igloo tents are nestled | | | | dancers start moving to the great rhythm of the band |
| among the 80,000 square meters of palm trees and | | | | …. |
| some house tents for those who seek more comfort. | | | | The party has begun like it has every evening during |
| Gentle Caribbean inspired music fills the air without | | | | the 12 day event. |
| being obtrusive. A whiff of deliciously prepared Thai | | | | On weekdays there are famous disc-jockeys making |
| food originates from bamboo huts within the centre of | | | | sure the guests enjoy their evening until deep into the |
| the enclave and happy people sit or walk about a | | | | night. |
| huge buffet enjoying fresh Thai cuisine while sitting in | | | | Yet while all this is going on, by the beach, which is not |
| the shade, protected from the noon sun. | | | | touched by the roar of the party music, there are |
| Later, while the sun sets spectacularly into the cam | | | | musicians playing the guitar, quietly singing of long lost |
| Andaman sea, the perfume of roasting pig whiffs over | | | | love and the beauty of the sea to those who wish to |
| the beach, while the place is becoming more busy with | | | | enjoy an evening of romance with their loved ones. |
| lots of people lying on the beach on coconut mats | | | | Occasionally they venture out into the sea, carefully |
| enjoying the outrageously beautiful sunset while | | | | watched over by lifeguards who apparently never |
| enjoying a beer or cocktail. | | | | leave the guests unattended. |