Thailand

Located in the dead centre of Isaan, Thailand’s little-visited northeastern province, this luxury resort on the banks of the Chi River offers the most stylish accommodation for miles. It’s also conveniently placed as a stepping stone between the Khmer sites in the south of the region and the Mekong Valley and Lao border to the north. The rooms are spacious, handsomely furnished and light, with high ceilings and a décor that complements the superb natural setting. Stay a couple of nights and you can explore the surrounding rice farming villages by bicycle and lounge for hours in the hotel’s inviting pool.