Resort hotel · Mae Rim
"Nestled amidst the northern Thailand countryside, the Four Seasons Chiang Mai is a sanctuary. At the center of the property is a small lake surrounded by working rice patty fields. The two pools (one is for adults only) seem to spill over into the rice fields, blurring the lines between man-made luxury and natural beauty. It’s easy to waste away warm days sipping on cool wine or cocktails while watching the sun pass overhead. As the sun fades, workers begin to exit the rice fields, drumming and singing in welcome of the evening breeze. —Eugene Shevertalov, associate entertainment director"