Elite Traveler Winter 2020

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The Resort Villa THAILAND

Luxury getaways could learn a thing or two from this outstanding Thai powerhouse. A master class in all things over-the-top, the Rayong-located retreat is set among 3.5 acres of supremely lush tropical foliage, sea views, towering palms and some of the most colorful florals known to man. Absolute privacy is the doctrine The Resort Villa preaches, with over 70 staff members trained to see to your every wish. Eight stunning villas are available to book for up to 16 guests; the villas feature Tom Ford-esque floor-to- ceiling windows, infinity pools, an outdoor Jacuzzi, mammoth walk-in wardrobes, and king and queen beds finished off in the most plush and luxurious linens. Expect a host of designer labels from Menotti and Kenkoon to DEDON and Gaggenau, and Rosenthal, too. In keeping with the Thai-Scandi design, polished granite, onyx stones and teak flooring give the place that ‘wow’ factor, along with a Hollywood-style centerpiece aquarium, home to exactly 800 tropical fish. By the sea, the resort’s majestic Serenity Spa specializes in southeast Asian holistic treatments with Thai, hot stone, maya and head massage, and expert facials. Cuisine is a mix of East meets West, with local and international flavors taking center stage in all of the resort’s three celebrated kitchens. Wines from Italy, France and New Zealand will keep the palate happy way into the wee hours. When it comes to activities, there’s oodles to do: Scuba, fly boarding and deep-sea diving are rites of passage in these parts, along with guided motorbike tours atop premium BMW bikes — and for those who really want to rack up their daredevil points, thrilling rides on the resort’s new dune buggies. If you do one thing... It’s totally bespoke at The Resort Villa, so you have free rein on what you want to do. Sunsets are golden and quite simply unforgettable in this part of the world, so our advice is to cruise the Gulf of Thailand and discover the area’s natural beauty and nearby islands aboard one of the Resort Villa’s private luxury boats. Excursions are customized, and the crew is more than happy to tailor your trip as you wish.

From$140,000 per week. Contact Benjamin Tellenbach, director, benjamin.tellenbach@theresortvilla.com, +66 922 811 675, theresortvilla.com