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BANYAN TREE   RAYAVADEE

Bordered by the golden sands and gentle waves of the Andaman Sea the Banyan Tree is an oasis of serenity and luxury. A tropical paradise of extraordinary natural beauty, this award winning resort is built around a lagoon and is bordered by a beautiful stretch of beach on Bang Tao Bay. The 123 villas either have a private swimming pool, landscaped garden or private jacuzzi, and provide complete comfort in a contemporary Thai style. Facilities include one of Asia’s finest spa facilities, swimming pool and a range of watersports including windsurfing and sailing. With an array of dining options and an abundance of leisure activities whether you want to do everything or nothing at all, Banyan Tree Phuket will fulfil your dreams of the ideal holiday. Phuket is connected by air to most major cities in South East Asia.

This exclusive boutique hotel, accessible only by boat, is situated on the superb Phra Nang peninsula, surrounded by 2 stunning beaches, lush vegetation and amazing rock formations. The white sand beach is recognised as one of the world’s best and is one of the major highlights of this superb hotel. The 100 deluxe pavilions and villas are set amongst 26 acres of coconut plantations and are adjacent to the beaches. The rooms are luxurious and offer every comfort possible combined with a superb range of dining options as well as the hotel’s breathtaking location, there truly is no better place to stay. Facilities include a beautiful swimming pool and spa, gymnasium, tennis courts and watersports. Krabi can be reached by air from Bangkok or by car and boat from Phuket.

     
 
PIMALAI RESORT & SPA   THE NAPASAI

Situated on the south west coat of Lanta Yai Island, this beautiful beach resort offers total privacy and tranquillity. Set within 100 acres of tropical forest on the edge of a pristine beach, the 86 air-conditioned rooms, suites and villas are all secluded and are beautifully appointed in contemporary Thai style. Further facilities include a choice of restaurants and bars, Thai cooking lessons, a freshwater infinity edge swimming pool, spa, a variety of watersports including a dive school. Excursions can also be made to the Koh Lanta Marine National Park; these are protected islands and offer great snorkelling. The resort is approximately 2 hours by road and boat from Krabi airport, which offers daily flights to Bangkok.

The Napasai is hidden amongst dense cashew, palm and coconut trees on the exclusive northern coast of Koh Samui. The secluded beach and the tropical grounds exude a sense of tranquillity allowing the guest to truly relax. The 69 cottages and villas are all spacious and exquisitely decorated in cottons, silks, wood and bamboo and continue the theme of tranquillity and seclusion. Other facilities include 2 restaurants, 2 bars, swimming pool and spa, watersports and diving. Napasai is situated close by to the Ang Thong Marine National Park which is noted for its beautiful beaches and coral reefs. Koh Samui can be reached by air from Bangkok.