Best for the jet set
AMANPURI
For the past 30 years, the first hotel in the
Aman empire has been luring everyone
to Phuket’s northwestern shores, from
Leonardo DiCaprio to Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
The teak-and-stone architecture feels as
regal as a Thai temple, and wraps around
a black-tiled swimming pool and a curl of
caramel beach sprinkled with boulders.
No strangers to the demands of the rich
and famous, the staff can arrange everything
from super-yacht charters to after-dinner
fireworks. Wellness plays a major role here,
too; choose from a gala of get-fit activities,
mindfulness practices, nutrition plans
and spa therapies. Tailored Immersion
Retreats, with full medical work-ups, are
also available for three nights or more.
ROOMS: Villas from £640, B&B. aman.com
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