Eight Unforgettable Romantic Experiences in Thailand

On the coast of Phang Nga Province, just a short distance from Phuket, are the peaceful white sand shores of Laem Pakarang beach, backed by tropical gardens and rainforest. In a lantern-lit enclave of Phang Nga’s wilderness, with a waterfall tumbling down before you, savour gourmet Thai cuisine with white linen tablecloths and Champagne flutes.

Northern Thailand’s mountainous landscape is a breath of fresh air from the heat of the south, with a great wealth of temples to step into, hill-tribe villages to visit and hiking trails to explore. Set out early to see the sunrise over the rolling green highlands, as you float over the land by hot air balloon, passing over the temples, villages and elephant camps that this region is so famous for. On landing, celebrate the flight with an indulgent Champagne breakfast.

The idyllic island of Koh Kood is one of Thailand’s least visited islands, despite being one of the largest, with fishing villages scattered around the coast. For a luxury retreat, head to Soneva Kiri, where guests can dine with panoramic views out to sea, sixteen feet above the ground in Soneva Kiri’s bamboo Tree Pod. After being hoisted up to this private sanctuary above the forest, your waiter will bring you each fine dining course by ziplining in.

The Golden Triangle is the region in which Laos, Myanmar and Thailand meet, and where the Ruak River flows into the Mekong, making it especially rich in culture. By staying in the town of Chiang Rai you can experience this culture while exploring the surrounding landscape.

Hike along mountain trails and cruise on the Mekong by day, then as the sun goes down dine in the camp’s wine cellar and go for sunset cocktail at the site’s highest point, Camp Peak.

While you’re there: take part in one of the tented camps Thai cookery classes.

Krabi draws many travellers for its limestone cliffs that are ideal for climbing, but the region also boasts idyllic islands and coastline, mangrove forest and national park. The award winning luxury hotel Rayavadee is bordered by these cliffs, as well as tropical forest, while facing out to the turquoise ocean.

With its sublime coastline and luxurious hotels, Koh Samui is a relentlessly popular island escape. In a private lantern-lit cove on the island, dine on the Four Season Koh Samui’s top-rate cuisine with wine pairing, while traditional Thai music is performed exclusively for you.

Phuket is one of Thailand’s most visited islands, yet it still has secluded bays to unwind at and nearby caves, lagoons and marine park to explore. Banyan Tree Phuket is on the island’s vast Laguna Beach, looking out to the Andaman Sea.

Back up north in the verdant countryside that surrounds Chiang Mai, the Thai-style pavilions and villas of Four Seasons Chiang Mai are surrounded by landscaped gardens and paddy fields with a backdrop of the highland’s mountains.