Powder white sands, unusually rich vegetation, crystal clear waters and understated luxury is what the original desert island hideaway is all about.
Play or Chill? Across two islets, this boundary-pushing retreat explores both possibilities.
Its popularity has risen like the tallest temple tower and images of its Buddha-flanked streets, corrugated rice paddies and otherworldly beaches are bountiful. So it could be argued that, nowadays, Thailand is in no need of an introduction… perhaps.
There’s a special intimacy about Ivory Lodge that sets it apart, its contemporary interiors boldly decorated in themes that hint of tribal African origins, each villa set in a garden forest by the Sabie River, with outdoor shower and viewing deck complete with telescope.