THE KING & I

Start your honeymoon with a dose of bright lights, big city – Bangkok is a dazzling metropolis of modern skyscrapers, ancient temples, designer boutiques and sprawling markets selling everything from sarongs to handicrafts. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere before taking in the city views from a trendy rooftop bar over a few cocktails. We can’t get enough of the very special Siam, which is one of our favourite hotels in Bangkok. It sits on the waterfront, overlooking the Chao Phraya River, with many of Bangkok’s landmarks within easy reach – but with its own leafy courtyard and private pool, you may find it hard to leave your villa.

The laid-back, beautiful and unspoilt island of Koh Lanta offers stunning beaches to while away the days on, fantastic snorkelling and diving in the azure waters of the Andaman Sea, and blissful peace – you’ll easily find your own private idyll on this small and relatively undeveloped island. The Old Town is full of character, with traditional Thai wooden houses, quirky shops and a historic harbour, where fishermen bring in the day’s catch. Your hotel here, the Pimalai, sits on a hillside, guaranteeing panoramic island views. Relax on the coral-fringed beaches, surrounded by mangroves, limestone cliffs and dense rainforests, enjoy a lantern-lit dinner on the waterfront, and have a cocktail or two at the beach bar, under the stars.

Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, may have a reputation for its nightlife, but you don’t have to venture very far to find secluded white sand beaches that you’ll find it hard to drag yourself away from. Keemala is a tropical paradise nestled amongst rainforests and waterfalls, where you can stay in a luxurious villa in the trees, complete with your own private pool. Trek into the jungle, unwind with a couple’s spa treatment, and visit Kamala beach for swimming, snorkelling and surfing - this is also a fantastic spot to be at sunrise and sunset.

Koh Yao Noi is a beautiful island of sweeping beaches that cry out to be relaxed on. If you can drag yourself away, there’s plenty to do and see away from the beach too, such as kayaking through the mangroves and cycling to the village. At the Six Senses Yao Noi, you can enjoy stunning views over the limestone karsts of Phang Nga while taking a dip in your private infinity pool. Wake up to a champagne breakfast in your villa, and take a boat trip to a secluded island for sunset, where your personal chef will prepare a delicious evening barbecue on the beach.