Banyan Tree Samui
Maret, Lamai Bay, Thailand
Banyan Tree arranges its all-pool villas around a jungle-fringed bay near Lamai, giving a beach holiday a distinctly private feel. A villa host helps organise the practical details, while the spa and Rainforest hydrotherapy facilities make an unhurried afternoon as appealing as a boat excursion. Saffron adds a considered Thai dining option within the resort. The choice of villa views and configurations is worth studying carefully, especially for families sharing the trip.