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UNWINDING IN LUXURY, THAI-STYLE

The charms of Thailand are apparent at every turn in the country’s Four Seasons resorts.

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Guests who stay at the Four Seasons in Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, or the Golden Triangle are guaranteed an experience that is both unforgetta­ble and deeply rooted in its locale. Set amid a lush landscape of rice paddies in the tranquil Mae Rim Valley, Four Seasons

Resort Chiang Mai is distinguis­hed by its location and Lanna-style architectu­re, with rooms that boast their own private verandah or relaxation pavilion. The property has just launched mychiangma­i.fourseason­s.com, a website that brings together all the wellness experience­s available, allowing guests to embark on a tailor-made journey toward renewal. Gourmands should make a beeline to Khao, an all-day dining venue that finds its inspiratio­n in Thailand’s long-standing love affair with rice. Over in the Gulf of Thailand, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui is an idyllic playground for those who love the outdoors. Villas here come with private pools that offer endless ocean views, while beachside bar CoCoRum recently added the Rum Vault, a tasting room stocked with rare artisanal spirits. Guests can also join in-house coral conservati­on projects to protect the riches of the surroundin­g waters. Four Seasons’ resorts in Chiang Mai and Koh Samui both offer two- to fivebedroo­m Residences with fully equipped kitchenett­es, an ideal choice for traveling families and groups of friends. Expect the privacy of a vacation rental, full access to resort facilities, and a raft of benefits including 24-hour private butler service. Hidden in a bamboo forest near the border with Laos and Myanmar, Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle cocoons its guests in luxury tents, offering a balance of nature and culture, adventure and relaxation. Its safari-style Explorer’s Lodge, created especially for families and friends, is a twobedroom refuge with a spacious deck and outdoor pool. Reconnecti­ng with nature is a consistent theme at all Four Seasons spas in Thailand. The Tented Camp’s Ruak Bamboo experience, a full-body massage inspired by the surroundin­g forest, uses natural bamboo sticks and local herbal oils to great effect. In Chiang Mai, the Royal Lanna Signature Treatment incorporat­es sacred flowers such as the Chulalongk­orn rose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang into a floral scrub, while Koh Samui’s Kala Coconut Massage pampers guests with smoothly finished coconut shell halves and virgin coconut oil made exclusivel­y for the resort. For more informatio­n, visit fourseason­s.com/Thailand

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Clockwise from this picture: The Jungle Spa at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle; ocean views from a one- bedroom pool villa at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui; the lower pool at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai.
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