The Best Resorts & Spas

Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa (Bangkok): After a day of crazy Bangkok traffic and exhausting sightseeing, you'll be relieved to hop aboard the ferryboat that'll take you to this sanctuary on the other side of the river. A city hotel that looks like a resort, the Marriott is simultaneously convenient and remote.

Banyan Tree Phuket (Phuket): With private villas that are pure romantic luxury, Banyan Tree has become a favorite for honeymooners. But don't just come for the romance -- options for dining and holiday activities are endless.

Rayavadee (Krabi): The two-story private bungalows at Rayavadee are on a luxury campus that opens to three beaches in different directions and lies in the shadow of some of the most dynamic, precipitous cliffs in the country. Rayavadee is a dynamic property featuring a room standard and service unparalleled anywhere in Thailand.

Pimalai Resort and Spa (Ko Lanta): On a remote stretch of beach far down the west coast of Ko Lanta, an as-yet little-developed island of budget bungalows and low-end resorts, Pimalai is a shining gem of luxury private bungalows, fine dining, and great service. They offer direct boat connections, and it's the perfect, upmarket escape.

Chiva-Som International Health Resort (Hua Hin): Luxury accommodations and personalized care makes this a popular choice for visiting celebrities. After experiencing Chiva Som's beauty and health treatments, you'll know how the rich and famous stay so rich and famous and a visit here can be a good starting over point for a new chapter of health.

Laem Set Inn (Ko Samui): Heralded in glossy overseas publications, Laem Set is quite a shining star. And for good reason -- the quiet, isolated location and charming local decor make for the ideal Samui getctix.

The Four Seasons Resort & Spa (Chiang Mai): Luxurious Thai-style suites, excellent restaurants, a multitude of activities, and the most amazing swimming pool you've ever seen await you at The Four Seasons. Don't forget to meet their resident water buffalo family -- they work the resort's private rice paddies.

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