Anantara Golden Triangle, Thailand

Located on lush green hills at the confluence of the Sop Ruak and the Mekong Rivers at the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Burma meet, seventy seven exclusive rooms and suites overlook the waters of the Mekong.

Designed in a modern Eastern style with teak terrazo floors and two-person bathtubs, wake up to breathtaking views of the mist lifting off the hills of Burma, Laos and Thailand in the deluxe three country view rooms.

Learn how to drive an elephant from the mahouts at the Anantara Golden Triangle onsite Elephant Camp or help bathe these gentle giants in the Ruah River.

Take home a taste of Thailand at the Lanna Cooking School where you can learn the secrets of preparing traditional popular dishes like spicy 'som tam.'

Wind down in the inifinty pool overlooking the Mekong valley or at the world-renowned Anitara Spa in one of the five luxury teakwood rooms for an indigenous treatment.

When evening falls, relax with a cocktail at the Elephant Bar and Opium Terrace taking it the lush three country views and the mighty Mekong River.

We like: Breathtaking three country views of Thailand, Burma and Laos.

Best for: A luxury escape within lush natural surroundings.