Kiwi Curated
Mapping Out a Future Trip to Thailand
by Monika MarkovinovicWhite sand beaches, emerald karst mountains, ancient ruins and delicious food—Thailand has it all, and that’s why we can’t wait to return. From Koh Samui’s iconic cocktail bars with breathtaking views to private houses high above Bangkok, we’ve mapped out all the hotel hot spots we’re craving to visit once it is safe to again.
Mapping Out a Future Trip to Thailand
An urban oasis in Thailand’s bustling capital, The Sukhothai Bangkok is where tradition meets sophistication. It’s also where many claim the worlds’ best Pad Thai can be found. Our taste buds are dreaming of ordering up the dish at Celadon, the property’s famed restaurant serving an authentic palette of flavors and spices. Explore the menu of timeless Thai specialties as you dine among picturesque lotus ponds.
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We’re longing for relaxing days filled with spa treatments–that’s why we have our sights set on The Barai at Hyatt Regency Hua Hin. An award-winning destination spa with 18 remarkable treatment rooms and 8 exclusive residential spa suites, this temple of sanctuary surrounded by colorful gardens and sparkling pools allows guests to indulge in massages, facials and full-body treatments. The Barai is about one thing and one thing only: ultimate relaxation.
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After months of staying home, we’re looking forward to hitting the beach and soaking up the sun again. Mai Khao Beach is our choice for a future beach vacay with six miles of golden sands and shimmering Andaman waters. To experience this tropical playground in all its glory, a stay at Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas will do the trick. Rise to yoga or Muay Thai on the beach at dawn, or cruise on a private yacht for the day. Come evening, return to your pool villa, clustered around a lagoon in Southern Thai village-style.
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A place for you and your family to safely return to in Bangkok when the time comes is Rosewood Bangkok. Here, the 30-story architectural marvel offers Houses designed to mirror the intimacy of a private home. Occupying one of the highest floors of the hotel, Nara House features a tranquil bedroom, a natural-light-filled living room, kitchen, private dining area and outdoor plunge pool. Plus, sweeping views of Bangkok’s skyline—everything a family vacation needs.
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For those curious travelers ready to expand their horizons once again, a trip to Chiang Mai awaits. A land of misty mountains and ancient culture, Chiang Mai can be experienced from Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai, hemmed in by rice paddies and hidden behind high white walls on the eastern outskirts of the city. Here, live like Thai royalty in your own villa with ancient palace-like structures and wander through expansive grounds with pink cannonball flowers, wooden bridges and lotus ponds.
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We can’t wait to be reunited with Thailand’s incredible wildlife at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort. Observe, play and connect with elephants in their natural environment hidden in the misty mountains. Watch these gentle giants splash in the Ruak River or trek with them through bamboo jungles. Come evening, relax in the infinity pool with expansive views over three countries—Thailand, Burma and Laos.
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For those seeking adventure, prepare for Rayavadee’s many charms. Located in Thailand’s Krabi province, home to white sand beaches and emerald waters, we’re looking forward to rediscovering everything this idyllic area has to offer. That includes Krabi Town’s colorful morning market, the summit of Tiger Cave Temple, kayak journeys through mysterious mangrove forest and relaxing hot springs.
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When we can, we can’t wait to visit W Koh Samui’s WOOBAR for a cocktail with friends. Tranquil by day, electric by night, the bar overlooks the Gulf of Thailand. Soak up the sun midday and refuel with whatever you crave from the menu. As evening descends, WOOBAR is transformed into a vital and vibrant chill-out zone where the scene is set with technicolored lighting and remix beats. Once the party is over, retreat back to one of the resort’s 74 luxury villas boasting a private outdoor pool and infinite island views.
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Phang Nga Bay is one of the world’s most spectacular seascapes and it sets the stage for a magical return to Six Senses Yao Noi. For something beyond your typical vacation activities, there’s Six Senses’ Earth Lab. Get involved with the local community during your stay by volunteering at the nearby school or join the resort’s staff on their regular tidy-up of the local beaches and parks.
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