Thailand

Four Seasons Resort & Spa Chiang Mai

Set peacefully in the Mae Sae Valley in northern Thailand with a backdrop of distant hills. Sixty four Pavilion Suites and sixteen Residence Suites offer a different but luxurious Thai experience. All suites offer lofty ceilings, teakwood floors, exquisite furnishings, an oversize bathroom and an outdoor sala (perfect for that afternoon siesta)

Prices start at £1,585 for 7 nights

Chiva-Som
Hua Hin

Whether you are looking for relaxation or even to reduce stress this award winning spa covers it all, with a softer, more spiritual approach. No smoking and, alcohol only allowed in the form of fine wines after 6.00pm complete the new inner you. Accommodation is in traditional Thai-style pavilions in the gardens - or ocean view rooms and suites. Meals have a subtle Thai influence.

Prices start at £1,940 for 7 nights

Banyan Tree
Phuket

A retreat of 121 villas where days pass in luxury. Choose a one or two bedroom pool villa each with a private swimming pool. Perhaps a spa villa with an open air tub or would you prefer a Spa Pool Villa? Indulge yourself with a luxury massage, body or other beauty treatment. Complimentary activities include sailing, windsurfing and tennis - as well as use of the fitness pavilion. Meal times are a pleasure of Thai specialities at the Saffron and Watercourt restaurants. Casual dining at the Banyan Cafe.

Prices start at £1,588 for 7 nights

Amanpuri
Phuket

At Amanpuri everything is done to ensure guests devote their time to their own leisure pursuits. That is why there are no set itineraries or activities. While some guests prefer packed schedules, others simply bask in the tranquillity of the surroundings. For those who wish to venture farther afield, Amanpuri offers the largest and most comprehensive boat charter fleet in Thailand. Forty pavillions and 30 (115 sq mtrs including terrace) Thai villa homes are interspersed throughout the coconut grove. The Terrace restaurant offers casual, all-day dining in an alfresco setting and features Thai and European specialties. The Restaurant serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner all year round and for lunch during high season.

Prices start at £2,830 for 7 nights

Santiburi
Koh Samui

Located close to Chaweng town on the lush island of Koh Samui, this luxury resort is set on a superb beach with stunning views over other islands in the gulf. The spacious suites and villas are set in 23 acres of tropical gardens, with stylish interiors featuring polished wooden floors and glass partitions to let the light pour in.

All have low, wide beds set on Oriental-style platforms and modern comforts such as TVs and CD players. The Detached Cottage and Beach Villas are especially recommended, offering extra privacy and featuring their own terraces shaded by coconut palms. When you’re not enjoying water sports from the beach, take a dip in the resort’s swimming pool, the largest freshwater pool on Koh Samui. You could also indulge in a traditional Thai massage in the spa or try your hand at tennis, squash or golf. The golf course at Santiburi Resort is the first and only course on the island that has been designed to meet international golf course standards. It fits in harmoniously with the rolling contours of the hills and blends perfectly with the beauty of the coconut mangroves and the surrounding nature.

Enjoy a light lunch at the Rim Talay beach bar, with your toes buried in the sand, and dinner at the Vimarnmek restaurant, accompanied by fine French wines. The freshly prepared food uses locally caught seafood and produce grown in the hotel’s own kitchen garden. Local specialities are served in a Thai sala, an open-air terrace cooled by sea breezes .

Peninsula
Bangkok

The Peninsula Bangkok is located on the bank of the scenic Chao Phraya River and every spacious, luxurious room and suite has the panoramic views of the river and city skyline. Similar to the flagship property in Hong Kong, the distinctive architecture of The Peninsula Bangkok has now added a statement to the Bangkok skyline.

The charming Peninsula riverboat shuttle service and sky train bring the hotel close to all major shopping areas and tourist attractions.
All the guestrooms and suites have been designed to suit contemporary lifestyles with unrivalled state of the art facilities. The hotel features 4 restaurants and 2 bars, fitness centre, 60 metre three-tiered outdoor swimming pool and two floodlit tennis courts.