Virtuoso Best of the Best 2009 - (Page 65) AnAntArA reSort & SPA GoLden trIAnGLe Chiang Rai, Thailand Famed for its elephant camp and resident “big beauties,” Anantara Resort & Spa Golden Triangle offers a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here in the verdant hills of Northern Thailand, you’ll take sunrise elephant “drives,” trek through bamboo groves and rice paddies and get to know these exquisite creatures. Back at the resort, sink into your luscious suite with its elegant appointments, canopied daybed and mesmerizing view. At the spa, try the signature aromatherapy massage and blended-fruit scrub. Then, end the perfect day with a gourmet repast at Baan Dahlia, overlooking the Mekong Valley. dIStAnCe FroM ChIAnG rAI (CeI): vIrtuoSo AMenIty Thai welcome drink upon arrival, Royal Opium Museum tour and 15% discount on spa treatments. In the know Don’t miss the “Dining by Design” private dinner in a rice paddy, during which you’ll be visited by baby elephants from the nearby camp. 40 mi/64 km 65 Four SeASonS tented CAMP GoLden trIAnGLe, thAILAnd Chiang Rai, Thailand Cognizant of the remote location, Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand indulges guests who come this far with all-inclusive accommodations, including all meals and drinks, Mahout training and elephant trekking, a Golden Triangle excursion, a spa treatment and more. You’ll stay in one of 15 luxury tents complete with every creature comfort and dine on Thai, Laotian, Burmese and Western specialties after a day of inspiring exploration. Indulge at the lavish spa, where you’ll enjoy soothing treatments amidst the surrounding bamboo forests. dIStAnCe FroM ChIAnG MAI AIrPort (CnX): ASIA & PACI F I C vIrtuoSo AMenIty $50 gift shop credit, once per stay. In the know Ask to participate in the elephants’ morning bathing ritual; watching them enjoy their shower is sure to be a highlight of your stay. 63 mi/101 km ChIvA-SoM Hua Hin, Thailand Spa aficionados are mad about Chiva-Som, as is the international press, including the UK Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure. Named the “Haven of Life,” this serene estate offers the amenities of a beachfront resort while coddling spa enthusiasts with more than 150 treatments and fitness classes. Facilities include a bathing pavilion, outdoor salas, steam rooms, plunge pools, hydro pools, a Watsu pool, a fitness center and more. The cuisine is also spa-centric, based almost entirely on the organic fruits and vegetables grown in the Chiva-Som garden. dIStAnCe FroM huA hIn AIrPort (hhQ): vIrtuoSo AMenIty Three spa cuisine meals daily and complimentary massage daily per person. In the know During your stay, visit ChivaSom’s organic garden to see where all the fresh ingredients for Chiva-Som’s spa cuisine are grown. 9 mi/15 km
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