As one of the most visited cities in the world, nowhere does hospitality like Bangkok. With one of its lavish hotels as your base, you’ll dive deep into the royal and religious heritage of the city – touring the various communities that call the city home with one of our expert Insider guides, making a day trip to the UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya Historical Park and Bang Pa-In Summer Palace (old summer haunt of the royal family), and spending time on the Chao Phraya (the lifeblood river that flows through its heart) with a semi-formal dinner cruise.

Welcome to the “Goldilocks” city: not too big; not too small; perfectly balanced in every way. Or that’s how we feel about it, anyway. Chiang Mai is one of the most popular destinations in Thailand, but we’ve designed an itinerary to give you an alternative insight into the life of the city. Explore its spiritual side as you tour glittering pagodas and hilltop sanctuaries, before heading into the surrounding countryside to meet elephants in a responsible manner (no riding or bathing). Cap that all off with a private cookery class, learning classic northern Thai dishes that are in season, such as Khao Soi Gai.

Halfway between Phuket and Krabi is Ko Yao Noi. A far cry from its party-happy, highly developed neighbours, this quiet, majority-Muslim island has changed little since the advent of tourism. Beyond your luxurious resort, you’ll find people snoozing in hammocks slung beneath stilt houses, buffalo milling in rice paddies, and local farmers tapping rubber on mangrove-fringed plantations. Sleepy though it is, there’s certainly plenty to do – from indulgent spa sessions to sea kayaking, rock climbing, diving, cycling, or simply relaxing on your resort’s private, sandy beach. This is proper paradise territory, and a highlight of any luxury Thailand adventure. Be warned: you may never want to leave!