Known as the “Land of Smiles”, Thailand is an eastern wonder in the corner of the Earth that offers boundless reasons to fall in love with its natural beauty, historical riches and cultural treasures. Touted as one of the world’s most romantic destinations, a quick island hop over to Phuket is an absolute must when visiting this exotic bucket-list destination.

I was fortunate enough to experience this magical locale in the most luxe way possible; as a guest at Baan Banyan Villa, a privately-owned rental property where contemporary meets traditional Asian styles, blending perfectly with its natural environment. Pictured above framed by Baan Banyan Villa’s majestic namesake, the gorgeous banyan tree that graces its property is just as spectacular as its top-rated onsite staff complete with a private chef, a villa manager, and two  housekeepers, all providing us extraordinary service beyond our imagination.

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