TR AV E L L E R PARTN E RS HIPS
TRISARA, PHUKET Lime-washed teak and swathes of Thai silk adorn this contemporary hillside hideaway. For ultimate privacy, book an ocean-view suite situated at Trisara’s highest point. Thai massages don’t come any better, and there are regular walking meditations inspired by the ancient Buddhist monks. This year sees the launch of culinary helicopter tours, whisking foodies to remote islands to explore the farms and fishing villages that supply the hotel’s kitchens. Ask nicely and the hotel’s head sommelier will accompany you to some of the best wineries on Phuket. trisara.com
UNIQUE Quirky, eco and playful – for something a bit more offbeat, these places provide true escapism
JADE MOUNTAIN, ST LUCIA One of the Caribbean’s wildest eco-extravaganzas, Jade Mountain is a destination in itself. Suites, linked by a network of bridges, are completely open to the elements, with walls being removed to make the most of the views of the Caribbean Sea and St Lucia’s majestic Pitons. Rooms are also void of technology, encouraging honeymooners to fully immerse themselves in the raw energy of the rainforest. Learn to spearfish (numbers of Lionfish need to be controlled in these areas) or rustle up some chocolate in the hotel’s laboratory before retiring to your quarters and falling asleep to tree frogs chanting in the canopy. kenwoodtravel.co.uk
Clockwise from top: Jara spa reception at the Trisara; Jade Mountain