Aleenta Resort & Spa, Phuket Phangnga

A luxury retreat with a conscience, Aleenta Resort & Spa, Phuket Phangnga is a boutique resort on Thailand's Andaman coast. Alone on a stretch of sand, one of the major draws is its privacy. Thanks to careful planning and design, even at capacity, the hotel feels like a private paradise.

Arriving at the resort, you're greeted with chilled water and cold, scented towels before being shown to your contemporary room. Whether you choose a beachfront suite or villa, each room includes floor-to-ceiling windows - some of which retract, giving way to private pools or patios.

While here, revel in relaxation with a spa treatment on the beach or borrow a book from the library and lounge by the seafront infinity pool. Nature-lovers can explore nearby parks and ocean caverns, or take a trip to Aleenta's own turtle sanctuary.

Foodies can sample spicy Thai fusion at the open-air Beach Lounge, nouvelle French cuisine at the Chef's Table, or snacks served all day at the sandwich bar.