Paresa Grand Residence Pool VillaThailand, Phuket

The Paresa Grand Residence Pool Villa is one of a handful of luxury abodes that lie within Phuket's Paresa Resort. Known as 'Millionaire's Mile', the area is located on the Thai island's central west coastline, reachable within a one-hour drive from the international airport. Although the resort includes everything you could require for an indulgent escape, there's also plenty to explore on the island. The charming Old Town with its colourful storefronts and the imposing white statue of Big Buddha are both one hour from the resort by car. Sirinat National Park is the same distance. Here you can take in the wildlife of the dense mangrove forest and relax on the exquisite, unspoiled beaches of Nai Thon and Mai Khao.

The outlook from your villa is like a watercolour painting that transitions dramatically between night and day. You'll never tire of the ever-changing vista, which you can admire from your deck-level infinity pool or from the terrace and living area. Sliding glass doors allow for a wraparound vantage point when you are inside, so the Andaman Sea is always within view. With a 660 square-metre footprint, this one-bedroom residence is spacious and also impeccably appointed. Teak floors and furnishing crisp white linens, a freestanding stone bath and Thann toiletries create a sense of refined luxury.

This is a nature-lover's paradise with the amenities of a luxury estate. The beach is on your doorstep but even closer is your infinity pool for a cooling dip during the day. Enjoy intimate dinners in your villa, where you can choose a bottle of wine from your cellar, or take a five-minute walk through the tropical grounds to dine at one of the resort's two highly regarded restaurants. You can also avail yourself of the many spa treatments, learn the secrets of Thai cuisine and lose yourself to a world of fiction in the well-stocked library.