Right off the coast of Thailand in Phuket, you’ll find Naka Island. It’s only accessible by boat, so gettin there is half the fun. It’s right next door to Koh Naka Noi Island, where some of the rarest South Sea pearls are cultivated.
The water is clear, the sand is soft and it’s about as secluded as you can get. That means you’re trapped–forced to relax. I’m not good at beaches and relaxing, so it was good for me.
Although, we did find some bikes and explore.
gorgeous plants covered the island, some I’d never seen before
Watching boats pass was one of the main forms of entertainment.
Tsunamis rarely occur in Thailand, but when they have, it’s been devastating. Signs like this could be found all around the island and in Phuket.
own personal little pool attached to the room
for the love of nike 
Can’t get much closer to paradise?
I think you’re right!
The odd plant is a baby durian. Stay far away from them. They taste great but they stink so bad that they are banned in most hotels.
oh really? I’ve never tried it, but I’m curious. Funny it was growing on the hotel grounds. Does it smell only when cut open?
Just carrying them around can release the smell. In Singapore there are signs almost everywhere threaten a S$500 fine for just entering a building with one.