There are basically two types of travelers or tourists. There are those who work within a tight budget, and thus make calculated purchases and try to stretch their budget for the trip so that at the end of their journey they are able to maximize every single cent that they spent. This would usually mean foregoing certain aspects of their tour like a certain level of comfort or scrimping on some of the more extravagant or luxurious choices.
Then there are the travelers to whom expense is not a big matter. For them spending and spending a lot of it is part and parcel of having an enjoyable trip in a foreign country. For these types of people, no expense will be spared in order to experience the best trip possible and to feel that they are pampering themselves in their trip. For these types of travelers, everything should be impeccable and have a veneer of high quality, high cost and exclusivity.
When it comes to accommodations, these types of travelers will also spare no expense just to get the level of luxury that they expect from the premium prices that they will pay. The country of Thailand actually attracts these kinds of tourists and it is for this reason that many luxury hotels can be found in the country that cater to this exclusive clientele. Whether in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or Ayuthaya, discerning travelers who want to live the high life can find hotels that can meet their standards.
Phuket, which is the epicenter of Thai beach life, has several great choices for luxury vacationing. This island attracts international celebrities and jetsetters so it is natural that it also boasts of a number of top notch luxury hotels. Amanpuri is one of the most luxurious hotels not only in Phuket but in the whole of Thailand. The hotel is situated right near the shore of Pansea Beach and has a spectacular view of the Andaman Sea. The hotel has won both the Conde Nast Award and the Travel & Leisure Award. In fact, Conde Nast has cited it as one of Asia’s Top Five hotels. It offers services and amenities one can expect from a top tier hotel. It’s most popular service offering though are private dinner cruises.
Travelers who will be staying in Bangkok can check out The Peninsula Bangkok. The Peninsula won Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Hotel award in 2003 and is just one of the many recognitions and accolades it has garnered through the years. The building itself, whose architecture is inspired by Chao Phraya river, is the centerpiece of a hotel that offers world class amenities and services.
Chiang Mai travelers, on the other hand, can check in at the Four Seasons Chiang Mai which boasts of Lanna-style pavilions that make it stand out from the rest of the competition. The Four Seasons is renowned for what is considered as the world’s finest spas. Those who have a yen for cooking can also check out its Thai cooking school. More traditional amenities and services are also offered by the hotel.