Riverview luxury pool villas at the SALA Bang Pa-InД®arlier this year SALA Hospitality Group opened a stylish new riverside boutique retreat in Bang Pa-In (one of the 16 districts of Ayutthaya province), which is appropriately named the SALA Bang Pa-In. The resortвЂ™s most premium and spacious accommodations are the magnificent one- and two-bedroom Oceanview Hillside Pool Villas, which are perfect for those looking to linger longer in unparalleled style. However, for those looking to get even further off the beaten track, the new Phi Phi property is a back-to-nature luxury retreat that boasts an 800-metre stretch of secluded beachfront nestled in verdant jungle surroundings. SAii Phi Phi Island Village delivers a breathtaking tropical getaway There are many different spacious room and suite style to choose from, with terraces, balconies, and ocean or lagoon views. The Phuket property is located on Bangtao Beach, in the heart of Laguna, making it a great sun, sand, and sea getaway destination. S Hotels & Resorts, the global hospitality company under Singha Estate PCL, is celebrating the successful launch of not just one, but two SAii Resorts in Thailand вЂ“ the SAii Laguna Phuket and SAii Phi Phi Island Village. Relaxing poolside at the SAii Laguna Phuket Add to all that four top-notch onsite restaurants and bars, a grand ballroom, and close proximity to the islandвЂ™s airport, and youвЂ™ve got reason enough to start planning a visit. Overall the property exhibits a very design-forward concept, and one particularly unique visual aspect is the Gallery of Eight, a collection of eight sites dotted around the property specially created for their photogenic backdrop potential. The main recreational facilities at this family-friendly getaway are the multiple freeform swimming pools that cascade in tiers down to the shoreline, but thereвЂ™s also a tranquil two-story spa sanctuary, with five treatment rooms, for more grown up relaxation. The resortвЂ™s accommodations consist of 140 beautifully appointed guestrooms, which includes 24 spacious suites and villas, seven of which are gorgeously appointed beachfront villas with floor-to-ceiling windows, deep-soak bathtubs, luxuriant king-size beds, and delightful private plunge pools (pets allowed as well). The recent opening of the delightful new Hyatt Regency Koh Samui, which is located on an eight acre, scenic stretch of private coastline in the northeastern corner of the island, has definitely breathed new life into SamuiвЂ™s tourism scene. Pet friendly beachfront villa at the new Hyatt Regency Koh Samui Finally, soaring 55 meters above sea level, AKOYA|Star Lounge is a stunning sunset drink spot, offering gorgeous 360-degree ocean and night sky views. And if you wish to take your pampering one step further, book a bespoke treatment at the wellness spa.ДЇor gastronomic excellence and breathtaking ocean views, Yon|Ocean House offers three distinct dining spaces, serving Thai coastal cuisine and European-inspired dishes, with an extensive list of wines from around the world. Here, guests can luxuriate in round-the-clock butler service, a private infinity pool, and en suites with twin spa baths. In all there are 19 pool villa accommodations to choose from, offered in one-, three- and four-bedroom configurations. This gorgeous boutique resort, nestled in the hilltops 39 metres above the pristine Ao Yon Bay, provides the perfect fix for travellers seeking an enriching escape into unparalleled privacy and bespoke indulgence. ThereвЂ™s nothing like slipping away to the beach for a rejuvenating getaway, which is why itвЂ™s welcome news indeed that V Villas Phuket вЂ“ MGallery has now opened its doors.

Hero Image: Hyatt Regency Koh Samui Stunning ocean views at V Villas Phuket вЂ“ MGallery In the meantime, here are five fabulous new additions to the holiday horizon that have already opened for business. In fact, thereвЂ™s even more to due to launch by the end of the calendar year, including the The Standard Hua Hin, the Kimpton Koh Samui, The MeliГЎ Chiang Mai, and the InterContinental Khao Yai National Park. Despite the tourism numbers being a fraction of what weвЂ™re used to here in Thailand, the engines of progress continue to push forward and new hotels have continued to pop up all over the Kingdom.

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