Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa (5*)

Wake up to crisp mornings and a view of the mist rising off the hills of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand from the Deluxe Three Country View Rooms’ palatial balconies. Lustrous teak floors and rich Thai silks make for spaces that exude quality, refinement and good taste. The air of elegance indoors brings together many local design features to perfectly complement the dramatic vistas outside, the hue of warm brown tones contrasting with the region’s vivid greens. This enveloping natural scene also comes with modern luxuries like flat screen satellite TV, DVD player, iPod docking station, a king bed with down duvet, an oversized terrazzo bathtub and a collection of additional luxury amenities.

Spacious, elegant and serene, the six Anantara suites are the ultimate in romantic indulgence. The palatial suites comprise a bedroom and spacious living area, plus a 20sqm balcony on which to nestle among plump cushions on the daybed as you breathe in mountain air. From the living to the bedroom, beautiful Thai artworks, teak wood carvings, hardwood floors, plush linens and lounge furnishings provide the epitome of relaxation. Five-star amenities such as espresso machines and iPod docking stations complete Anantara Golden Triangle Resort’s uncompromising approach to luxury.

Far more than just rooms with a view, the 13 Anantara Three Country View Suites boast the most breathtaking vistas the resort has to offer. Tranquil, elegant spaces complemented by teak woods, Thai carvings and extra amenities such as an espresso machine and iPod docking station bring refined luxury to the tropical jungle. With 64 square metres of indoor space plus 20 square metre balconies, the suites offer the perfect environment in which to unwind in the air-conditioned sanction of your own private living room, or recline on the glorious day bed looking out on the most spectacular views a Golden Triangle resort has to offer.

Pamper your taste buds at one of three signature bars and restaurants, bringing the flavors of Italian, rustic Northern Thai and other cuisines and fine dining experiences, with wines from around the world.

The Golden Triangle resort features a unique onsite Elephant Camp, offering guests such unforgettable experiences as mahout training courses, elephant trekking and other conservation activities. Guests are also invited to experience the vibrant culture of Thailand and Southeast Asia with a Thai cooking school, guided visits to local hill tribe villages, excursions to Burma's colorful border markets and the long tail boat rides up the Mekong to Laos. Enjoy the refreshing chill of a Northern Thai sunrise shrouded in mountain mist, the rush of a longboat ride up the Mekong to Laos, the exhilaration of riding an elephant through bamboo jungle along the border of Burma. At the end of a perfect day, relax at the hilltop infinity-edged swimming pool overlooking the Mekong Valley. Enjoy a Thai massage, Ayurvedic therapy or soak in an outdoor tub at the unique Anantara Spa.