Breeze into the soaring lobby, where white-mosaic pillars frame ponds reflecting encircling palms, and fall in love. This five-star stunner blends Thai influences (monk-robe orange, lobster-trap lamps, Buddhism symbols) into a coolly contemporary, Italian-designed creation. An array of huge rooms (some with private pool) and pool villas come in royal blue or turquoise, intensifying the endless sea and Ao Phang-Nga panoramas.
Laze in the soft-blue pool, the aqua-tiled spa and the private beach club, or join complimentary yoga, Pilates, t'ai chi and bike tours. Two- and three-bedroom villas accommodate families, and there's a babysitting service. There are two fantastic restaurants: one has southern Italian fare, while the other offers refined southern Thai. It's 20km northeast of Phuket Town; you'll never want to leave.