This fave old Auntie may have scagged tights and ketchup on her cardie, but her unbeatable ocean-side posi more than compensates, so take a simple beachfront villa and trot to Aman next door for glam sips, sups and cruise charter. In season, the Beach Restaurant is popular, but beware, there are many steep steps so it’s not for those with clicky hips or gammy knees.
Blond wood armchairs, rich, plumptious colour-flashes, smart dark woods, comfy terrace day-beds, elegant bar and happening style-crew regulars. Slight shame that it’s on a main road. (+66 (0) 76 271702)
A rather drab shop with a nippy line in polished stainless steel contemporary cutlery, bowls and trenchers, but their ace card is that they will make to order with no minimum. Check out their shining stash of washbasins, trays and candelabras.
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