Trisara

"Slapdash developments have made it increasingly difficult to find Phuket's postcard fantasy, but even two decades after opening, Trisara still feels blissfully cut off from the fray. Strewn throughout a jungle-cloaked cape in the island's quiet northwest, its villas offer wide-screen sea views and heaps of privacy, while down at the private beach, regulars (many of them of A-list caliber) laze along the 147-foot-long saltwater pool. The resort is also home to Phuket's most ambitious restaurant, Pru, where Dutch chef Jimmy Ophorst earned Thailand's first Michelin Green Star for its zero-waste tasting menus made with homegrown and locally sourced ingredients such as black crab from Phang Nga and caviar from Hua Hin. From $1,000. —Chris Schalkx" - CNT Editors

"One of the best—and priciest—places to bed down in Phuket is Trisara, an ultra-luxe hotel set on its own cape on the northwest side of the island. Its 39 secluded villas are as pretty as they are spacious, designed in a modern Thai style and each kitted out with ocean-view terraces, an infinity pool, and butlers on call. Trisara’s remote location means it’s far away from any tourist sights, but there’s little reason to leave: There’s a gorgeous sunbed-lined pool for lounging and laps, as well as a powdery white beach only guests have access to. The Jara spa combines sensational ocean views with soothing Thai massage treatments, and there are three excellent restaurants for palm-shaded beachfront dining, including the Michelin-starred Pru and famous barbecues at Seafood by Trisara." - Chris Schalkx

"This 40-acre hillside hideaway—set within a rain forest of bamboo and banana trees on Phuket—has 39 waterfront villas and rooms, all with commanding Andaman Sea views from the bed, the sunken bath, and each villa’s infinity pool. Among the spacious spa, water sports, tennis, and nearby golf courses, there’s plenty to do, but villa dwellers will find their desires met within their nearly 2,600-square-foot personal oasis, thanks to wireless Internet access, spectacular scenery, and a generously stocked minibar—critical, since room service operates on Thai time. Call at least three days in advance for sweet yellow-bean dumplings with sesame seeds, and don’t pass on the delicately spiced banana-blossom salad. Daybeds are scattered like seashells along the beach and in the shade near the 150-foot-long main pool. Editor's Pick: Gold List 2018"

"Trisara is an exclusive beach resort in Phuket, Thailand, set in a protected nature preserve surrounded by a tropical forest, lush gardens, and ocean views. It offers private villas with pools and outdoor showers for a secluded romantic getaway." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Trisara in Phuket, Thailand, provides luxurious villas and a sophisticated dining experience at the One MICHELIN Star PRU restaurant, which utilizes produce from the hotel's own farm, Pru Jampa." - Sophie Friedman