Fodor's Expert Review Banyan Tree Phuket

Of the quintet of resorts on Laguna Beach, this is the most exclusive—and expensive. Each of the secluded villas has a bathroom as big as the bedroom, as well as an outdoor shower. The king-size bed is on a raised platform so that you can gaze out onto your garden and teak floors and locally woven fabrics remind you that you are in Thailand. The most expensive villas have their own private pools. Rejuvenating treatments in the spa include traditional herbal massages. This is the place to head for when you're looking for a bit of pampering.