Sam Ritto

Sam Ritto is one of life’s adventurers and gets his kicks from exploring every inch of his native Phuket with his wife and two “angels” – Fifi and Daria. “My wife and I love to travel and discover local places. Now we are married and have two children – but our interest has never changed,” the Navigator says. It is a lucky man that calls the island of Phuket home, and Sam knows it. He remains in awe of his surroundings, from the marine turtles nesting on Maikhao beach to the sight of migratory birds from Siberia overhead each November; the swamps of Pru Jeh Son and the unique local cuisine drawn from Thai, Chinese and Middle-Eastern influences. The Navigator role compels Sam to both share his existing local knowledge and improve upon it. To do so, he diligently scours social media for new developments and is plugged-in to a local network of navigators. Sam is always stoked to see his hard work pay off. “What do I most enjoy about being a Navigator? When guests are excited with my hidden gems; get a chance to explore, come back and share their wonderful experiences,” he says. When he is not fixing up incredible experiences for guests at the hotel, Sam likes to indulge his other passion: “I'm a mechanic at heart, I love classic and racing motorbikes. I can spend the whole day in my garage changing new parts and accessorizing new collections.”He lives to a work hard, play hard ethos. And everything comes back to his passion for discovery. “I enjoy life’s adventures, that’s why I bought a good camera and SUV car. I like to find the new trail and great spots for photos.”