Thailand is a delight for everyone who longs for relaxing beach days with a gorgeous 3,129km (1,944 mi) of coastline. Some of the nicest beaches in the world may be found there, with their powder-soft sand, jungle-covered cliffs, and secret coves.

Koh Samui and Phuket are two breathtaking islands where hills covered in thick vegetation tumble into crystal-clear water and opulent resorts embrace exclusive bays with unending vistas of the sea.

Zeavola Resort, for rustic barefoot luxury
After a few days in your rustic-luxe teakwood villa at this village-style resort on the northern tip of Phi Phi Don Island, you could forget you're not from there. This resort, which is completely surrounded by the Koh Phi Phi National Park, is all about the outdoors. With al fresco rainfall showers, even bathing is an opportunity to be outside. A relaxed seafood buffet is served while your toes are in the sand after earning your PADI certificate (there is no prettier spot to study) or enjoying a leisurely boat tour to the nearby marine park beaches, lagoons, and isolated islands.

The Sarojin, for a deeply romantic retreat
This quiet resort on the outskirts of Khao Lak pampers you with enchanting acres of tropical vegetation. The rooms are on the plush side of simple; picture polished oak floors, peaceful views of the palm-tree-lined grounds, and, in the case of the Pool Residences, deep onyx plunge pools for sipping cocktails at night. The pool is lined with four-poster daybeds, where you can finally complete your vacation book as the white cloth sways dramatically in the breeze. Afterward, toast the occasion with a champagne cocktail at the fig tree-side bar.

Zazen Boutique Resort and Spa, for inner peace
A hotel with a name that means "to find inner peace" in Japanese was destined to be a relaxing haven. With terracotta-tiled bungalows loaded with home comforts, 80 meters (262 feet) of white sand beach, an open-air restaurant with traditional Thai dancers, and a glass wine cellar stocked with 300 labels, this Bophut beach resort on Koh Samui does not disappoint. At the tranquil spa, which provides Ayurvedic and conventional Thai treatments, unwind totally.

Six Senses Yao Noi, for spectacular excursions
There's no need to feel limited to the resort at this enticing hotel in Phuket, even while it's alluring to drift between the private pool of your thatched room and the idyllic hillside spa village. The fantastic excursions provided by Six Senses should not be missed. Consider taking a guided bicycle tour past rubber plantations, a Muay Thai class, volunteering at a nearby school, or an island-hopping cruise while sailing over pristine lagoons.

Phuket's Trisara Villas and Residences offers stunning ocean views.
Getting a sea view at Phuket's Trisara Villas and Residences is not a big deal. Every one of the 39 villas offers sweeping views of the sparkling Andaman Sea, which you can take in from your private balcony or the enormous infinity pool that has been carved out of the hillside. Along with three outstanding restaurants, including the Deck, which holds a must-attend Sunday jazz brunch, there are 40 spacious acres (16 hectares) of gardens to enjoy. There is also a spa, gym, and 45-meter (148-foot) lap pool.

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Standard: A room can accommodate two to three people. The room contains a king-size bed, air conditioning, and a refrigerator. has a wall fan, a table and two seats, an emergency fire extinguisher, and a window that looks out over a garden.

Deluxe: Each room may accommodate two to three people. The room contains a king-size bed, air conditioning, and a refrigerator. has a wall fan, a table and two seats, an emergency fire extinguisher, and a window that looks out over a garden.

Superior: Each room may accommodate two to three people. The room contains a king-size bed, air conditioning, and a refrigerator. has a wall fan, a table and two seats, an emergency fire extinguisher, and a window that looks out over a garden.