MULTI-COUNTRY | THAILAND, LAOS, CAMBODIA , VIETNAM - 13 DAYS

A superbly designed boutique hotel, The Siam Hotel Bangkok is one of the most exclusive properties in Bangkok. Guests will be met by a private butler who will guide them around the soaring central atrium lined with priceless art and antiques, Chinese pottery, Thai heirlooms and colonial-era curios.

The attention to detail is meticulous with everything carefully curated to evoke a sense of vintage grandeur. The rooms are generously laid out with high ceilings and large windows, while the pool villas offer river views and private plunge pools.

Traditional Thai food is served in a series of historic teakwood houses, while the jazzy bistro offers international fare in a bustling setting. On top of this, guests can enjoy the spa, a large gym and a Muay Thai boxing ring. One can also take lessons in the cookery school, watch a movie in the cinema, retreat to the library or do yoga on the terrace.

The Siam is set on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and is surrounded by lush gardens and a riverside infinity pool. Although set away from central Bangkok, it is right on the edge of the city's historic district and has its own private shuttle boat running up and down the river.

Set on 20 acres of gardens in the beautiful Mae Rim valley just outside Chiang Mai, the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai is one of the most luxurious hotels in the area. The setting is wonderfully peaceful but if guests do wish to go into the city in the day or evening it is only a twenty-minute drive away.

The accommodation consists of 67 Thai-style Pavilion Suites with aspacious bedroom and sitting room, dressing room and vast bathrooms with a separate bath and shower. Sport and recreational facilities include a pool, floodlit tennis courts and a health club. There are two world-class golf courses located nearby. Also featured at the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai is a Thai restaurant, a pool bar and restaurant for all-day dining and the Elephant Bar for drinks and cocktails.

A very stylish hotel with a wonderful infinity swimming pool overlooking the gardens. It has a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

Located on a hill within the heritage zone of Luang Prabang, Belmond La Residence Phou Vao is one of the most established and comfortable hotels in Laos. All 34 suites at this Belmond (formerly Orient Express) property have huge corner bathtubs and balconies with wonderful views over the surrounding rural countryside.

Belmond La Residence Phou Vao has a restaurant that offers excellent Laotian and international cuisine. The adjacent terrace has spectacular views over rice paddies and the mountains and the spa pavilions set in tranquil gardens are hard to resist. As well as being environmentally conscious, the hotel is also a strong supporter of local charities and has a number of initiatives in place to help the local community.

Zannier Hotels Phum Baitang is set among eight hectares of lush tropical gardens around fifteen minutes away from downtown Siem Reap. The resort's forty-five traditionally designed villas reflect Cambodia's rich heritage, with twenty benefiting from their private plunge pool. Aside from the luxurious villas, the resort offers guests a wide range of amenities, including a spacious pool area, a tranquil spa, two restaurants and a cocktail lounge set within a one-hundred-year-old Cambodian farmhouse. The beautiful setting, serene atmosphere and excellent facilities will allow guests to experience the wonders of Siem Reap at a genuinely relaxing pace.

This richly historic 364-room French colonial masterpiece built in 1901 is one of Vietnam's finest hotels, with luxuriously appointed rooms, attentive staff and gracious service. It is ideally located in central Hanoi and houses a beautiful interior garden.

Excellent French cuisine is served at Le Beaulieu, and Hanoi specialties are offered at Spices Garden. The hotel has a well-equipped fitness center with cardio machines and weights, as well as a swimming pool and spa offering massage treatments. All of the guest rooms have broadband internet access and are decorated in an opulent, neo-classical style.

The luxurious Violet is a beautiful fusion of traditional Vietnamese elegance and modern comfort. It has just six cabins and four of these are suites. All cabins come with all the amenities you would expect in a hotel - air conditioning, mini bar, private balcony, LCD TV and DVD, and even a Jacuzzi. Some also come with a personal butler.

The decor is stylish, Italian marble and king-size beds coming as standard, and the attention to detail superb throughout. Service is personal and friendly and the food served on board is second to none. This is without a doubt set to become the benchmark for luxury cruises in this UNESCO World Heritage protected bay.