The 30 Best Hotels in Thailand for Delicious Food, Friendly Service, and Great Views | Condé Nast Traveler

"Privacy is assured at this indulgent spot, which rolls down a tropical hillside onto a quiet corner of upmarket Layan Beach in the northwest of Phuket. 40 frangipani-scented acres and 2,000 meters of Andaman Sea coast are dedicated to just 39 peaked-roof villas and 30 palatial private residences—all with private pools and panoramic sea views—spaced far enough apart that guests can happily frolic naked without ever being seen. Fully dressed, you can eat at Pru, the only restaurant in Phuket to have a Michelin star and the only one in Thailand with a Michelin Green star, or join one of the buzziest Sunday Champagne brunches on the island. Disrobe again for a visit to the temple-like Jara spa to try some integrative Thai therapy, combining massage with wooden hammers and chisels—and perhaps a little bit of magic." - Chris Schalkx, Lee Cobaj