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Extend Your Summer with a Trip to Thailand
by Kim BudziakNot ready to let go of dining al fresco and watching the sunset? With the last half of summer on the horizon in North America, make a plan to extend it with a trip to Thailand.
Extend Your Summer with a Trip to Thailand
Situated on Thailand’s west coast, Koh Samui is an adventure haven for those who love to sail, snorkel, mountain bike or hike. It’s also a drop-dead gorgeous setting for laying by the pool and reading a book. Outfitted in modern Thai décor and set in a lush hillside, the Intercontinental Koh Samui Resort will meet you wherever your energy level is—including melt-into-a-puddle-relaxed after a massage at the award-winning Baan Thai Spa.
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Mind your martini intake when you’re looking out on Thailand’s capital city from 61 stories high—Banyan Tree Bangkok’s Vertigo restaurant is so named for a reason. From here, or from your beautifully-dressed suite, you’ll spy Buddhist temples, street markets, stellar shopping on Silom Road, and the beautiful Chao Phraya River. When you need to be brought back down to earth, visit Banyan Tree Club for a complimentary neck or shoulder massage.
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A resort-style escape in Phuket will always dial up the relaxation factor. Set on the bank of Emerald Bay, the Rosewood Phuket will have you gazing out at the stunning Andaman Sea and ordering a cocktail from the beachside pool. For more private r ‘n r, retreat to your villas for a secluded swim and nap before your wellness practitioner comes around for a private session.
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Extend summer and feel a world away at Thailand’s corner of the Golden Triangle, next to Burma and Laos. Here among traditional villages and some of the country’s oldest civilizations, you’ll find a jungle retreat—the Four Seasons Tented Camp. With just 15 tents, you’ll feel like it’s just you and the elephants. Soak it up in your hand-hammered copper tub or rainwater shower before a visit to the open-air spa.
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If you can hold out, wait to visit Thailand in September or October and then escape to Six Senses Yao Noi so you can feel totally immersed in a summer setting. Thanks to its spot on a Thai bayside preserve, the property feels totally secluded and unique, just the setting for sitting back with a drink and looking out over the limestone mounds rising out of the sea. Want a closer look? Reserve a private helicopter ride for a close up.
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Just one hour’s drive from Phuket, you’ll find incredible minimalist designs and Instagram-worthy villas at Casa de la Flora. Set on the Andaman Sea, the Khao Lak resort is the choice for mountain bikers and windsurfers wanting a little more summer and photographers seeking stellar natural light conditions. Take in the sound of lapping waves each night from your open-air shower or simply slide aside the glass walls of your room and listen while you sip a champagne nightcap.
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Come for the world’s best Pad Thai and stay for the world’s best Pad Thai: The Sukhothai Bangkok’s award-winning Celadon restaurant presents quite the draw in the nation’s capital. Off-plate, there are plenty of pleasing items on the Spa Botanica menu. Take a soak in an outdoor tub before wandering out for shopping and a visit to the banks of Chao Phraya River.
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Count yourself in incredible company while you explore the best of Bangkok’s museums, palaces, temples, and your own grand suite at The Siam—Roger Moore, Jacqueline Kennedy, Henry Ford, and John Rockefeller have all stayed in the hotel’s art deco suites. With 39 suites in total, you can book according to your most treasured amenity: private pool, turn-of-the-century design, lush gardens or rooftop terrace. With 8.2 million people in the city outside your door, there’s no better spot to rest after a walk by the river.
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Join fellow escapees—aka the residents of “Millionaire’s Mile”—and pretend the season is endless with a visit to Paresa Resort. Perched on the cliffs of Kamala, you’ll look out over crystalline water from a private pool villa or indoor/outdoor shower while resort chefs craft a personalized dinner for you to enjoy at sunset. When you do leave your hideaway, head into town for a monk’s blessing.
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Anytime is the best time to visit Thailand if you’re a golfer. While you may face a light drizzle or two in September, taking in 18 holes at one of Thailand’s most sought-after golf courses, North Hill Golf Club, will make it well worth it. Take your golf buddies out on the town after to experience Chiang Mai’s incredible culture or toast your best shot in North Hill City Resort’s beautiful gardens, complete with views of the impressive Doi Suthep temple.
BOOK NOWSituated on Thailand’s west coast, Koh Samui is an adventure haven for those who love to sail, snorkel, mountain bike or hike. It’s also a drop-dead gorgeous setting for laying by the pool and reading a book. Outfitted in modern Thai décor and set in a lush hillside, the Intercontinental Koh Samui Resort will meet you wherever your energy level is—including melt-into-a-puddle-relaxed after a massage at the award-winning Baan Thai Spa.
BOOK NOWMind your martini intake when you’re looking out on Thailand’s capital city from 61 stories high—Banyan Tree Bangkok’s Vertigo restaurant is so named for a reason. From here, or from your beautifully-dressed suite, you’ll spy Buddhist temples, street markets, stellar shopping on Silom Road, and the beautiful Chao Phraya River. When you need to be brought back down to earth, visit Banyan Tree Club for a complimentary neck or shoulder massage.
BOOK NOWA resort-style escape in Phuket will always dial up the relaxation factor. Set on the bank of Emerald Bay, the Rosewood Phuket will have you gazing out at the stunning Andaman Sea and ordering a cocktail from the beachside pool. For more private r ‘n r, retreat to your villas for a secluded swim and nap before your wellness practitioner comes around for a private session.
BOOK NOWExtend summer and feel a world away at Thailand’s corner of the Golden Triangle, next to Burma and Laos. Here among traditional villages and some of the country’s oldest civilizations, you’ll find a jungle retreat—the Four Seasons Tented Camp. With just 15 tents, you’ll feel like it’s just you and the elephants. Soak it up in your hand-hammered copper tub or rainwater shower before a visit to the open-air spa.
BOOK NOWIf you can hold out, wait to visit Thailand in September or October and then escape to Six Senses Yao Noi so you can feel totally immersed in a summer setting. Thanks to its spot on a Thai bayside preserve, the property feels totally secluded and unique, just the setting for sitting back with a drink and looking out over the limestone mounds rising out of the sea. Want a closer look? Reserve a private helicopter ride for a close up.
BOOK NOWJust one hour’s drive from Phuket, you’ll find incredible minimalist designs and Instagram-worthy villas at Casa de la Flora. Set on the Andaman Sea, the Khao Lak resort is the choice for mountain bikers and windsurfers wanting a little more summer and photographers seeking stellar natural light conditions. Take in the sound of lapping waves each night from your open-air shower or simply slide aside the glass walls of your room and listen while you sip a champagne nightcap.
BOOK NOWCome for the world’s best Pad Thai and stay for the world’s best Pad Thai: The Sukhothai Bangkok’s award-winning Celadon restaurant presents quite the draw in the nation’s capital. Off-plate, there are plenty of pleasing items on the Spa Botanica menu. Take a soak in an outdoor tub before wandering out for shopping and a visit to the banks of Chao Phraya River.
BOOK NOWCount yourself in incredible company while you explore the best of Bangkok’s museums, palaces, temples, and your own grand suite at The Siam—Roger Moore, Jacqueline Kennedy, Henry Ford, and John Rockefeller have all stayed in the hotel’s art deco suites. With 39 suites in total, you can book according to your most treasured amenity: private pool, turn-of-the-century design, lush gardens or rooftop terrace. With 8.2 million people in the city outside your door, there’s no better spot to rest after a walk by the river.
BOOK NOWJoin fellow escapees—aka the residents of “Millionaire’s Mile”—and pretend the season is endless with a visit to Paresa Resort. Perched on the cliffs of Kamala, you’ll look out over crystalline water from a private pool villa or indoor/outdoor shower while resort chefs craft a personalized dinner for you to enjoy at sunset. When you do leave your hideaway, head into town for a monk’s blessing.
BOOK NOWAnytime is the best time to visit Thailand if you’re a golfer. While you may face a light drizzle or two in September, taking in 18 holes at one of Thailand’s most sought-after golf courses, North Hill Golf Club, will make it well worth it. Take your golf buddies out on the town after to experience Chiang Mai’s incredible culture or toast your best shot in North Hill City Resort’s beautiful gardens, complete with views of the impressive Doi Suthep temple.
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