Koh Rong Islands, Cambodia

Found on Cambodia’s second largest island, only an hours boat ride from Sihanoukville, The Royal Sands is an all-villa resort with 67 units, set along a 550-metre stretch of pristine, white sandy beach. The freestanding villas are spacious and contemporary, with super king-size beds, and with the choice between ocean view or beachfront, all have wonderful vistas. Half come with their own private plunge pool, and all have outdoor rain showers as well as an outdoor day-bed area to relax in.

The infinity pool overlooks the sea with ‘nests’ sitting in the water to while away the hours in, and the spa offers an impressive range of treatments as well as an outdoor yoga ‘sala’. A choice of restaurants serve sumptuous fresh seafood and fresh Asian dishes and we would highly recommend the beachfront 'The Chill', for an evening sundowner.