Rayavadee – Thailand

What:
A beach resort that fuses luxury with nature. The restaurant is literally inside a limestone cave. The rooms are wrapped with bay windows offering lush views. The buildings are all low-rise and constructed from locally-sourced materials.

Rayavadee has all the amenities you’d expect at a high end resort— a spa, gym, tennis and squash courts, and the like—but we’re especially enamored with their lagoon-style, muli-section infinity pool. Not that you need a pool. The beach is a few steps from Rayavadee’s rooms.

Where:
Along a white sand beach and between limestone cliffs in Krabi, Thailand. As well as being one of Thailand’s great beach areas, Krabi is also arguably the activity center of the country. Kayaking, rock climbing, snorkeling and scuba diving, elephant trekking and hiking are all nearby Rayavadee.

Our take:
Wow! If you are looking for a resort to head to for a luxurious honeymoon, or on a high-end vacation, but also want to feel close to nature then Rayavadee is your place in Thailand.

Book through Mr & Mrs Smith with a member card ($25 or £15 per year) and receive a bottle of sparkling wine, a special first-night flower bath and parting gift—all at no extra change