The mountains of Loei are some of the most remote and unspoiled in Thailand. The northeast, Isan, culture is among the country’s richest. Phunakum, set in the picturesque Dansai valley, offers you the best of all. The accommodations are a blend of traditional designs and materials with modern concepts to maximize luxury. The service can best be described with a smile. The cuisine is fresh, much of it grown locally. The ambience is oh so serene. Close by are ancient pagodas erected to commemorate friendship between the peoples of both banks of the Mekong. There are also verdant rice paddy all around as well as the magnificent vineyards and colorful flower gardens on the slopes above to complete a truly memorable holiday. (461 Moo 3, Ban Doen, Dansai, Loei 42120 Tel: +66 (0) 4289 2005-6 http://www.phunacomeresort.com