a private game-viewing deck and ensuite bathroom. The heart of Nxabega consists of sophisticated living and dining areas made from local timber and thatch overlooking the flood plain. You can indulge in bush picnics in surprise settings, breakfast in bed, lamplit cocktails on a river island, or a walking safari with delectable picnic. www.ccafrica.com located near Chang Rai in Thailand, begins on your riverboat. Every detail in the 15 luxury tents has been attended to, right down to the hand-hammered oversized copper bathtub. Each tent has two massage beds on its private sundeck, a reminder that you are well and truly in the midst of Thai luxury. Spend your days learning to care for the elephants, in cooking classes, taking riverbank picnics or simply enjoying the spa treatments on offer. This meticulous planning and attention to detail extends to mealtimes. During breakfast and lunch, tables are decorated with local hill tribe artefacts, with indigenous stoneware used for serving. Dinner is an elegant affair, with white linen, silver cutlery and beautifully simple porcelain and glassware. www.fourseasons.com/goldentriangle |