Amanpuri

From the sublime tropical setting on a 76-acre headland in southwest Phuket with access to two pristine beaches, to the traditional architecture and gardens dotted with palm trees, Amanpuri is an oasis of unrivalled style, service and serenity. Despite its relatively small size, with just 40 rooms, Amanpuri offers six dining options. From Mediterranean cuisine on the beach at Nura to a contemporary take on Japan’s ancient culinary heritage at Nama, dining here is a true delight. Luckily, you’re likely to work up an appetite while exploring the activities on offer, whether uncovering the indigenous flora and fauna on a rainforest trek, scuba diving the best dive sites of Phuket, or taking a private surf lesson.The triangle-roofed pavilions and villas evoke a certain regal grandeur that continues throughout in the oversized bathrooms, verdant outside space and subtly luxurious Thai-inspired décor. When not soaking in the tranquil calm of the rooms, the spa and wellness facilities are second to none, with resident specialists on hand to perform in-depth assessments and draw up programmes that could include physiotherapists, Traditional Chinese Medicine, nutrition, lifestyle coaching, Pilates, Muay Thai, yoga, beach boot camps and mindfulness coaching.