With excited anticipation, we arrive at a serene private jetty shrouded in fragrant frangipanis, not far from Krabi, where we board our private speed boat to transfer to the highly awarded Pimalai Resort & Spa.

With the fresh sea breeze fanning our faces, the comfortable 45-minute boat ride transports us along the coast of the stunning, mountainous Thai island of Koh Lanta. Arriving at the pristine and deserted 900m beach we are greeted by nature in all its forms – the mountains, the clean blue sea, the flowers and the jungle all combine to present Pimalai – a luxurious natural resort and spa set on over 100 acres that climbs majestically up into the hillside.