If what you want is total leisure, Villa Sansai is the ideal resort for you. Set in the lush, rolling countryside of Chiang Mai, this boutique retreat is designed to pamper. While the views are breathtaking, the serenity of your surroundings lets you totally unwind as you inhale the fresh mountain air and slowly sip a cool, refreshing beverage on your veranda. There’s also a gorgeous pool if you want a little fun and exercise or just float under the blue, blue sky. And if you need a soothing touch to help unwind, the spa offers a full selection of massages and treatments for you to indulge in. (161 Ban Kao Taen Noi, Sansai Luang Sub-district, Sansai District, Chiang Mai Tel: +66 (0) 5322 4949, (0) 8 1491 9106)