Award-winning Indigo Pearl, a distinctive luxury resort inspired by the tin mining history of Phuket, is now offering holiday activities catering to a wide range of interests. From sports activities such as Muay Thai boxing, Tai Chi and forest trekking to creative pursuits such as cooking classes, floral art classes and even an opportunity to learn to be a DJ, Indigo Pearl has something to suit any interest.

Sports coach and karate instructor Sensei Darren Brinkman has been appointed Recreation Manager to oversee this programme at Indigo Pearl. He is supported by a team of professional instructors.

�I want our guests to have the time of their lives at Indigo Pearl. We have prepared an extensive range of classes and activities that will definitely help to restore balance of body, mind and spirit,� said Darren.

The sport activities such as tennis, boxing and karate are perfect for those looking for a little competition whilst the fitness classes such as FitBall�, Tai Chi and Yoga are catered to those in search of overall fitness wellbeing. Nature lovers will definitely enjoy the outdoor activities, for example, the nature trail and forest trekking and if you�re looking to exercise your artistic vision, the creative workshops which include floral art classes and the cooking classes are ideal.

With its range of sports and cultural activities, Indigo Pearl further boosts its reputation as the ideal choice for a memorable and enlightening getaway.

There are a variety of recreational packages on offer starting from THB300 to THB3,000. For more information on Indigo Pearl or the various activities please visit www.indigo-pearl.com.

Note to Editors � Full list of activities

Are you game?

Karate Darren, a fourth Dan black belt in Karate Jutsu Kai will be leading the karate classes at Indigo Pearl. He has experience in teaching karate and has competed in knockdown tournaments in Japan and Europe. You can either learn Karate for the first time or develop your existing skills further.

Muay Thai Boxing Muay Thai is Thailand�s national sport and is a form of martial art fighting without the use of any weapon.Commonly known as Thai boxing today, you can learn this traditional sport from a top in-house Thai Boxing instructor who is a wealth of experience in all aspects of this Thai sporting art.

Tennis Test your tennis skills at Indigo Pearl�s tennis challenges. Amateur or professional, everyone, including kids, are welcome at these fun challenges. Alternatively, you can learn the tricks to this sport by taking private lessons with Indigo Pearl�s international pro coach who has internationally recognized qualifications and many years of coaching experience.

The Great Outdoors

Bike Adventure Whether you are looking for a relaxing ride or a vigorous workout, Indigo Pearl has them all. You can choose from any of the three biking adventures: The 15 kilometre round trip will allow you to experience local cultural activities as it tours temples, rubber plantations and village markets; the 22 kilometre round trip is an enhanced version of the 15 kilometre trip that includes an extended nature trail; the 25 kilometre round trip is for biking fanatics and those who want something more challenging. You can immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the island whilst battling challenging hills along the way.

Waterfall Nature Trail Accompanied by a professional local guide, the trail begins at Ton Sai Waterfall, a picturesque waterfall located at the foot of Phuket�s conserved national park. You can view the spectacular landscape filled with amazing natural and rare vegetation as you begin the four kilometer hike to another waterfall and Gibbon Sanctuary, where domesticated gibbons are trained to return to the wild.

Nai Yang Forest Trek This is a five kilometer trek along the beautiful coast line of the National Park. You can climb the forest hills and view Nai Yang�s natural beauty and forest life. Following that you will head back to the shores where you can relax and enjoy the gorgeous ocean view before returning to the resort.

Total Body Fitness

Super Stretch Super Stretch is an effective activity catered for people of any age. Instructors will teach you a stretching programme modified from Thai massage. You will not only learn knowledge and postures from the fitness instructors and physiotherapists, you can also take away what you have learnt and continue practicing at home.

Tai Chi Chuan Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial arts form of meditation with a constant flow of energy and movement. It combines mental concentration, slow breathing and a set of smooth, flowing exercises used to improve or maintain health, create a sense of relaxation and keep your qi (life energy) flowing. Indigo Pearl�s Tai Chi instructor will help you to integrate body, mind and spirit through this class.

Triorigin Tai Chi This is an exercise form using spiral movements to strongly harmonize the practitioner with natural energies. You will learn movements that have an effect of preventing health problems, aid the slowdown of natural wearing down of your bodies and improve sports performance.

Pilates The Pilates Master will show you how you can stretch your abs, back and stabilizer muscles for total body relaxation. The movements can be gentle enough for pregnant women and also challenging for advanced exercisers.

Yoga The regular practice of postures (asanas) and breathing exercises (pranayama) taught in yoga will help strengthen and keep the body healthy. Indigo Pearl�s in-house Yoga Master will give you the ultimate yoga session and teach you movements that will allow you to stay healthy and radiant.

FitBall� This all round fitness and wellness concept is the perfect solution for those who do not have time to visit gyms. This class is ideal for all ages and fitness levels. Indigo Pearl�s FitBall� Master will provide you with the knowledge to successfully accomplish your fitness goals when you return home.

Culture Vultures

Morning Monks Have the perfect spiritual start to your day by joining Indigo Pearl�s team in the �Morning Monks� program. Monks are an integral part of Thai society and are treated with great respect. One of the most interesting cultural activities you can experience is the morning rituals of monks. You will meet the Indigo Pearl team at sunrise and cycle to the local Nai Yan temple where you will observe monks making their daily morning offering of food. You can also enter the temple and throw the magical wishing �Tuew� stones, shake your own �Siamsee� fortune stick and light joss wishing sticks and candles.

Learn To Be A Disc Jockey (DJ) You now have an opportunity to learn the tricks of the DJing trade from resident DJ Kensho. Learn basic tricks such as blending, mixing, cutting and scratching in a one hour session or alternatively, attend a three day course where you can take home a CD of your own mix.

How To Massage Instead of getting a massage yourself, IN-DI-GO Spa trained specialists will train you in Traditional Thai Massage! You will learn the basic techniques to relieve muscular fatigue and pain, reduce tension and regaining mobility.

Moo�s Kitchen Cooking Class Learn the philosophy of Thai cooking and the secret of the five essential tastes in Thai food. The session starts with a visit to the local market to purchase ingredients for the preparation of your lunches. You can choose to attend the session individually or arrange to have a group session in Moo�s Kitchen.

Tropical Floral Art Class Guided by a trained Heliconia florist, learn more about the characteristics of tropical flowers, techniques to create perfect floral arrangements and decorating spaces to suit floral arrangements.

About Indigo Pearl: The distinctive Indigo Pearl resort is a fusion of modern architecture and Thai tin-mining heritage next to Nai Yang Beach, just 10 minutes from Phuket International Airport.

Recently Indigo Pearl, was voted among Asia�s Top 25 Best Leisure Hotels and Resorts in the Smart Travel Asia �Best in Travel Poll 2008�. Last year it was named one of the best new hotels in the world by Cond� Nast Traveler (US) in its �2007 Hot List� of top new resorts, spas, restaurants and nightclubs, after only 6 months of operation.

Indigo Pearl was nominated as �Most Stylish Hotel� by ELLE magazine, Singapore, and ranked among the �TOP 50 Dream Resorts� by Honeymoon and Travel magazine.

It was also named as one of Asia�s best new hotels in a newly released book, �Tablet 10 Top Ten New Hotels: Asia & Africa�, highlighting Asia and Africa�s ten most unique and exciting new hotels. Indigo Pearl is the only hotel featured in Thailand and is one of only two beach resorts in the entire book.

Admitted as a member of HIP Hotels, the distinctive 5-star resort was furthered selected to join the Kiwi Collection�s exclusive list of the top 1,500 hotels in the world, and partner the world�s leading private members� club and concierge, Quintessentially.

For reservations, please email\info@indigo-pearl.com.

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