ÀNI Thailand

The estate’s ten suites can house up to 20 people combined. Spacious rooms have high ceilings, and calming wood tones are featured throughout. Antiques and artwork are dispersed among suites, and hardwood furniture adds a touch of chic while splashes of local sensibilities bring the rooms together. King beds are standard, with the exceptions of the pair of twins that can be appointed in the two Family Suites. Modern amenities that range from air conditioning to flat screen TVs are available, and en suite bathrooms are lavish. Some even have oversized bathtubs.

There are a number of facilities at the luxurious resort, ranging from an expansive swimming pool and a water slide to the spa area and fitness center. What really brings the experience together, though, are a number of group activities, such as yoga classes or kayaking excursions. There are batik painting and cooking classes, and special activities are custom-tailored to meet the needs of children visiting the estate. The connected suites bring friends together, but the thought-out facilities and shared experiences bring them even closer together.

The estate's kitchen is headed by Chef Yao and serves a variety of Thai and international dishes. Breakfasts are à la carte and include eggs, pancakes, fruits, and daily specials. Lunch includes everything from Pad Thai noodles with prawns to tandoori chicken salad, and multi-course dinners may begin with herbed coconut milk soup with seafood before moving on to stir-fried asparagus with oyster sauce. The point is that the culinary options available are as expansive as the bay’s horizon, and guests are encouraged to provide the kitchen with preferences and are invited to plan out meals. At the same time, should they leave it to Chef Yao to surprise them, he is certain not to disappoint. In terms of alcoholic beverages, there are a wide variety of spirits, wines, and beers available.