Soneva Kiri

A little ways from the resort in a seaside cove, the Benz's restaurant is set on stilts over the water and the make-your-own menu offers a mix of Thai and European. Out in the garden, tuck into a seven-course organic dinner using local ingredients and Nordic techniques. Enjoy themed nights like an Asian Street Buffet on the clifftop deck of The Dining Room or grab an island-inspired tipple at the So Spirited bar in a canvas-topped setting by the pool. The spa is a lovely spot with a range of stress-relieving treatments and there's yoga with a view every morning.

Beneath thatched roofs, there are villas of every size from intimate 1-bedrooms to six-bedroom residences (with some only steps from the beach). Each opens with a curved pool and expansive deck that leads to open-sided rooms. Large beds sit beneath a swathe of netting and the outdoor spaces are dotted with couches in bright colours. The rustic bathrooms are made private by bamboo walls with a sunken outdoor bath. The sprawling reserves have a rooftop treehouse, dining area, spa, games room and plenty of places to recline on cushy daybeds.