Villa AnalayaThailand, Phuket

Set in the exclusive Laemson Estate on Phuket’s Millionaire’s Mile, the 6-bedroom Villa Analaya is one stunning spectacle.

The villa towers right by the pristine white sands of a small peninsula close to Kamala Beach. The beachfront location, clever design, and luxurious amenities of this 2017-renovated villa take it into a class of its own.

A dramatic traditional Thai sala entrance at the upper level, with a path through lotus flower ponds, leads to a striking outdoor staircase. The stone steps run down the centre of the villa to a small path through the lawns to the poolside terrace. With the gorgeous sands and the turquoise Andaman Sea viewed through green palms, this picture-perfect setting adds a sense of upscale glamour.

Crisp, white, modern interiors pop with gorgeous, rich wooden floors and tiles with natural hues, plus Thai-style roofs with exotic wooden gabled ceilings. The effect is to create a contemporary and cool villa that feels like an extra-special and homely retreat; a seaside hideaway with gardens, easy access to the beach, and a lovely infinity pool. The gloriously spacious rooms are thoughtfully designed with a warm, minimalist flair and a combination of garden, pool, beach, and sea views.

Outdoors, the poolside dining sala feels set enough apart from the main villa to exude an intimate air with soft lighting for mellow dinners at night and breakfasts and lunches out of the sun during the day. On the other side of the pool, an alfresco lounge is a perfect spot to watch the sun go down; a breathtaking part of the incredible vacation experience of a stay at Villa Analaya.