Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa, Thailand

Wake up in the morning wrapped in crisp Thai silks. Step out of bed and put your feet down on solid teakwood floors before brewing a cup of espresso in your pajamas. Walk onto your canopied balcony day bed as you watch the sun rise over Thailand, Burma, and Laos simultaneously.

Spend your day on an elephant trek through the bamboo jungle along the Ruak River, in a culinary class that teaches you how to cook authentic Thai cuisine, or in an exclusive art class with world-renowned painter Gregory Burns. Relax in the evening with a swim in the infinity pool overlooking the mountains and surrounded by the enchanting resort exterior and Asian-inspired rooftops. Wind down with a meal of traditional Thai curries and wines with the utmost privacy - dinner can be brought to you anywhere on the resort grounds.

Upon arrival, you'll immediately understand why visitors found the trip here worthwhile when it was only accessible by elephant or riverboat.