Chiang Mai's lavish Four Seasons resort is a sprawl of vaulted pavilions and self-contained residences scattered through the rainforest near Mae Rim, with landscaped gardens and rice terraces tended by farmers in traditional garb. Rooms offer the design-magazine experience, all flowing fabrics and antique arts. There's also an excellent Thai restaurant, an award-winning spa and a tennis court, among other five-star flourishes.
There are special villas for families, and no extra charge for children up to 18 years old who stay in the same room with their parents. Daily activities like yoga, nature walks and monk offerings emphasize wellness, while buffalo-washing and a nightly farmer's parade round out the cultural experiences.