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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2026

15 Best Resorts in Thailand: Readers’ Choice Awards 2026

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top resorts in the Kingdom of Thailand.

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The Nai Harn PhuketHotelLocated on one of Phuket's best beaches, The Nai Harn Phuket is everyone you could possibly want from a 5-star Thai…
Banyan Tree Veya PhuketHotelThis resort, designed as a Thai village and built on rehabilitated wasteland, has "perfect, private luxury villas" that…
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & SpaHotelFor a sprawling family-friendly resort along the Andaman Sea that features three pools, a turtle sanctuary, a kids…
COMO Point YamuHotel
The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, PhuketHotel
Elsewhere
Conrad Koh SamuiHotelKoh Samui, ThailandIf you’ve ever dreamed of having your own private island, the villas here are everything you’ve imagined and more.
Four Seasons Resort Koh SamuiHotelKoh Samui, ThailandLuxury awaits at the world-famous hotel featured in season three of the hit HBO drama, “The White Lotus.”…
JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & SpaHotelKhao Lak, ThailandA short ride down an unpaved road off the main highway from Phuket delivers guests to this white-walled 293-rooms and…
Anantara Chiang Mai ResortHotelChiang Mai, ThailandIt’s just a short tuk tuk ride from Chiang Mai’s Old Town to this gorgeous urban resort that’s hidden behind a bamboo…
Four Seasons Resort Chiang MaiHotelChiang Mai, ThailandFor a zen escape where Lanna-style villas overlook lush rice paddies, local artisans teach hands-on workshops, and a…
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton ReserveHotelKrabi, Thailand
Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh SamuiHotelKoh Samui, Thailand
Sofitel Krabi Phokethra Golf and Spa ResortHotelKrabi, Thailand
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui ResortHotelKoh Samui, Thailand

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Lonely PlanetSep 28

13 Hotels in Asia That We Can't Stop Recommending

From traditional Japanese ryokans to luxurious tented villas in Bhutan, these are the hotels in Asia we can’t stop recommending.

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White LotusPlaceFilmed season three in these villas.
Elsewhere
Pemako PunakhaHotelPunakha Valley, BhutanSecluded resort with 21 luxe tented villas and a heated pool.
Jardin du MekongHotelMekong Delta, VietnamDreamy homestay with winding gardens and a cooking class.
Kimpton Tsim Sha TsuiHotelHong KongLargest Kimpton with Victoria Harbour views and a rooftop bar.
Swim ClubRestaurantHong KongPoolside rooftop bar with harbor views.
JIJARestaurantHong KongServes upscale Yunnan and Guizhou cuisine.
ThotalagalaHotelHaputale, Sri LankaRestored planter's bungalow from around 1870.
Upper HouseHotelChengdu, ChinaMix of renovated traditional Chinese facade and modern rooms.
Taikoo LiNeighborhoodChengdu, ChinaUpscale shopping district with buzzy shops and restaurants.
Hai Tien LoRestaurantSingaporeExtravagant vegetarian multi-course spread.
Budget-friendly accommodationHotelKyoto, JapanHot spring spa with pools of various temperatures.
Pink Pearl by Olivier E.RestaurantPhu Quoc, VietnamFine dining French restaurant.
Pobitora Wildlife SanctuarySightAssam, IndiaShort drive from the hotel, home to rhinos.
Nobu By the BeachRestaurantDubai, United Arab EmiratesHotel restaurant serving truffle, caviar, and gold leaf.
Akan Yuku no Sato TsurugaHotelHokkaido, Japan

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 1

Asanas at Sea? The Best Places for Yoga Around the World Are Also the Most Unconventional

From a rocky mountainside to the middle of the ocean, explore these singular places to practice your suryanamaskars.

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Keemala Resort and SpaHotelTwo outdoor yoga spaces, one amid lush foliage.
Elsewhere
Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort by AnantaraHotelAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesWellness center opens to panorama of the golden Liwa Desert.
Lux* South Ari AtollHotelSouth Ari Atoll, MaldivesPractice asanas while sailing on a traditional wooden dhow.
The KyagarHotelNubra Valley, IndiaBoutique hotel on the ancient Silk Route in Ladakh.
Haritha Villas and SpaRestaurantHikkaduwa, Sri LankaOpen-air jungle yoga pavilion overlooking forest canopy.
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar ResortHotelAl Jabal Al Akhdar, OmanSpectacular deck for yoga with breathtaking canyon view.
Aro Hā Wellness RetreatHotelQueenstown, New ZealandYoga classes in the Aro Hā Room with lake views.
Jumeirah Olhahali IslandHotelOlhahali Island, MaldivesOceanic Balance Retreat on a private sandbank.
Acro SuitesHotelCrete, GreeceRestorative retreat with studios overlooking the Aegean Sea.

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 22

The Airbnbs Our Editors Are Booking for 2026

From Madeira to Phuket, these incredible homestays have caught our eye for the next year of travel.

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Melton HallHotelnewly renovated Georgian property in Suffolk
AirbnbHotelhomestays caught our eye for the next year of travel
QuintayNeighborhoodcantilevered home in Quintay, Chile
FredericksburgNeighborhoodhoping to get back to Austin to go wine tasting
GironaNeighborhoodvilla is the perfect retreat for big groups
Sant DanielNeighborhoodpicturesque valley of Sant Daniel
Surin BeachNeighborhoodvilla near Surin Beach ticks all the boxes
ParisCafépost-Christmas city escape is the best remedy
Monceau ParkSightminutes from the romantic Monceau Park
Champs-ElyséesNeighborhoodwalking distance or a quick taxi ride away
ScotlandNeighborhoodone of those places that has been on my wishlist
MullPublic artworkheard amazing things about Mull
Inner HebridesNeighborhoodheard amazing things about the Inner Hebrides
DuomoSightjaw-dropping Duomo vistas
Rebecca SicardiPlaceinterior designer
Valparaiso regionNeighborhoodconveniently located in Chile’s Valparaiso region
Benedictine monasterySightarea’s 12th-century Benedictine monastery
Andaman SeaSightviews out over the Andaman Sea

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 13

12 Spring Break Villas to Book for Sea, Sun, and Solitude

Whether you’re chasing ocean views, volcano sunsets, or quiet mornings with coffee in hand, there’s a vacation rental that makes relaxation effortless.

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Casa VekiHotelAlgarve, PortugalVilla on the Algarve coast with ocean views and a private chef.
Arenal VolcanoSightLa Fortuna, Costa RicaLush Costa Rican villa offers volcano peaks visible from the garden.
Sun Gardens DubrovnikHotelDubrovnik, CroatiaResort with infinity pool, sun deck, and direct sea access.
Puntacana Resort and ClubHotelPunta Cana, Dominican RepublicGated community with a picture-perfect pool and full staff.
El Yunque rainforestSightPuerto RicoVilla near rainforest, mountains, beaches, and bioluminescent bay.
Chalk SoundSightTurks and Caicos, Turks and Caicos IslandsVilla along turquoise lagoon with oceanfront terraces and game room.
Turtle Bay ResortHotelKahuku, United StatesVilla on Oahu's North Shore with ocean views and resort access.

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 12

15 Best Hotels in Phuket, Thailand

Private beach access? Check.

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Anantara Mai Khao Phuket VillasHotelfilming location for The White Lotus season three
Sri PanwaHotelsensational sunset views
Phuket TownNeighborhoodcharming energy, 15 minutes from Sri Panwa
TrisaraHotellovely way to start the day
Rosewood PhuketHotelcaters to littles as much as adults
AmanpuriHotelspectacular, opened in 1988
The SurinHotelshares a beach with Amanpuri
Banyan Tree PhuketHotelprivate pool villas
The Nai Harn PhuketHotelfive-star Thai resort on Nai Harn beach
V Villas PhuketHotellocated within eyeshot of Patong Beach
Twinpalms Bangtao Phuket Tented ResortHotelglamping experience with lagoon and beach tents
The Pavilions PhuketHotelno direct beach access, private pools
TwinpalmsHotelAn elevated glamping experience in Phuket on a winding lagoon.
The PavilionsHotelUnique destinations with The Pavilions: from Rome's artistic charm to Phuket's serene beaches.
Nai Harn beachSightbeach where The Nai Harn Phuket is located
Ta KhaiRestaurantsignature spot at Rosewood Phuket
PruRestaurantMichelin-starred at Trisara
Seafood by TrisaraRestaurantfamous barbecues at Trisara
Aleenta Phuket Resort & SpaHotellocated in Phang Nga region, near Phuket
SeasonsHotelplant-based restaurant at Aleenta Phuket
Six Senses Koh Yao NoiHotel45-minute speedboat trip from Phuket
COMO Point YamuHotelwellness-focused, great views over Phang Nga Bay
Sala PhuketHotelnear the airport on Mai Khao beach
KeemalaHotel
Moringa ProjectPlace

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 27, 2025

The Best Islands in the World: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

From India to Tanzania, these are the best islands—as voted by you.

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Phuket TownNeighborhoodreceives fewer tourists than western beach areas
Cape PanwaNeighborhoodquiet corner with luxury accommodations
Elsewhere
Stone TownNeighborhoodZanzibar City, Tanzaniahistoric trade center with meandering lanes
House of WondersMuseumZanzibar City, Tanzania19th-century building where the Sultan used to live
North IslandSightVictoria, Seychelleshoneymoon destination for royals
La DigueSightVictoria, SeychellesIn size, it is the fourth-largest granitic island of Seychelles after Mahé, Praslin, and Silhouette Island.
Phi Phi IslandsSightKrabi, Thailandgroup of six islands between Phuket and Malacca
Ko Phi Phi DonSightKrabi, Thailandlargest and most populated island of the group
Ko Phi Phi LeSightKrabi, Thailandisland with stunning vistas and coastal stretches
Radhanagar BeachSightPort Blair, Indiaserene beach on Havelock Island
Elephant BeachSightPort Blair, Indiawater sports arena shores
Baratang Limestone CavesSightPort Blair, Indiastriking natural corridors
Cloud 9SightSiargao, Philippinesfamous surfing spot
Faarumai WaterfallsSightPapeete, French Polynesiawaterfalls in the northern village of Tiarei
TemaeSightMoorea, French Polynesiafavorite slice of coastline with coral reefs
Sofitel Kia Ora MooreaHotelMoorea, French Polynesiahotel on Moorea's beach
InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana ResortHotelBora Bora, French Polynesiaresort in Bora Bora
FélicitéSightVictoria, Seychelles
Catangnan-Cabitoonan BridgeSightSiargao, Philippines
Siargao Island Sports and Tourism ComplexSightSiargao, Philippines
InterContinental Tahiti Resort & SpaHotelPapeete, French Polynesia
Tahiti La Ora Beach ResortHotelPapeete, French Polynesia

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