Aleenta Hua Hin, Pranburi, Thailand

The award-winning Aleenta Hua Hin - Pranburi luxury boutique resort and spa is located on the secluded Pak Nam Pran Beach in Pranburi, along the Gulf of Thailand two and half hours south of Bangkok.

As the Aleenta group's original award-winning boutique property, the Aleenta Hua Hin has developed into 22 exclusive villas and suites with private pools and stunning sea views, all just steps from the beach.

The luxury Spa IV offers unique massages like the Organic Moon Cycle Massage, which corresponds to moon's current cycle for maximum effect, as well as a natural sand bath treatment, a Golden Sun anti-ageing facial and a number of other beauty care treatments including manicures, pedicures and a comprehensive spa bath menu. The resort also offers Tai Chi, Yoga and detox programmes.

As a pioneer of Thailand's luxury boutique resort scene, the Aleenta Hua Hin has launched new innovations exploring the art of healthy living. The Aleenta Garden, located right next to the resort, provides fresh, natural ingredients for a number of superb dining experiences, including private dining, beach barbeques and the very best in authentic Thai cooking. For guests who'd like to learn more about the resort's farm to fork philosophy and enjoy a more hands-on culinary experience, the Aleenta Hua Hin also runs a cooking school, offering classes in traditional Thai and Thai fusion cuisine.

We like: The innovative programmes exploring the art of a healthy lifestyle, like the resort's organic farm.

Best for: Cleansing your body and mind.