Seated on a ridge overlooking the hills of Myanmar and Laos is an enchanting resort that gives guests some of the most unique experiences one can imagine, Anantara’s Golden Triangle Resort and Spa. The Golden Triangle combines a luxurious resort and spa with an elephant conservation camp to create one of the most interesting hotels you can visit. Visiting guests tend to spend the majority of their time outdoors enjoying the acres of bamboo forest, marvelously landscaped gardens as well as the lush mountainside jungle. Aside from the elephants, the resort is also home to one of the most amazing free-form, infinity edged pools in the world. You can enjoy a leisurely swim while taking in amazing views of the Mekong River or the green hills of Myanmar and Laos.
The resort offers a wide variety of activities that allows guests a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the Elephant Camp’s resident jumbo beauties including Elephant Driving lessons taught by a skilled mahout (elephant trainer) and Elephant Treks through the resorts forest. There is even Elephant Bathing, where you head down to the Ruak River or the bathing pool and help the mahout cool down the massive mammal. The mahouts are also a wealth of knowledge related to local edible herbs and jungle medicines for both human and elephant. The resort also offers cycling trips to the nearby Sai Thung reservoir, a cooking school to teach guests the delicate art of Thai cuisine, or you can even pitch in and help Anantara’s conservation work by planting a tree to help keep the environment green.
Anantara’s Golden Triangle Resort and Spa offers a variety of rooms and suites that are lavishly decorated with crisp Thai silks and feature amazing views that overlook three countries. The twenty two Deluxe Rooms display some of the best traditional Thai decoration you can find, with indigenous silks, teak furniture and a balcony sofa that overlooks the pool or the gardens. They also feature a spacious bathroom with an amazing terrazzo bath for two. The thirty six Deluxe Three Country View Rooms offer all the elegance of the Deluxe Room along with spectacular views of three different countries (Thailand, Myanmar & Laos) and some additional luxury amenities. The amazing suites at the Anantara Resort Golden Triangle are the ultimate in romantic indulgience. The six spacious and elegant Anantara Suites are decorated with beautiful Thai art, teak wood carvings, plush linens and lounge furnishings that provide the essence of relaxation. They also feature a canopied balcony daybed loaded with cozy cushions, allowing you to enjoy the spectacular views and fresh air rising up from the rolling green hills below. The thirteen Anantara Three Country View Suites give you the most breathtaking views the resort has to offer, it also comes with extra amenities like a state-of-the-art espresso machine and an iPod docking station.
Dining at Anantara’s Golden Triangle Resort and Spa is another truly amazing and exotic experience. With a variety of restaurants to choose that take you on a culinary journey through three countries, combined with highlights of old world European favorites there is bound to be something to please your palate. Begin the day by enjoying the international buffet breakfast at Sala Mae Nam. In the afternoon you can pick up a snack and if you want to enjoy the best of Northern Thai cuisine you should definitely pass by at dinnertime. Baan Dahlia serves authentic Italian cuisine in a contemporary setting with amazing views over the Mekong Valley from its broad patio. It also features an extensive wine list from prominent vineyards around the world. The resorts Dining by Design allows you to enjoy their fine food in perfect privacy at any location you design. Dine on the lower terrace overlooking the Mekong, with baby elephants in the bamboo forest or in the ambiance of the rice paddies. The Elephant Bar and Opium Terrace are the place to meet when evening falls. Enjoy the terrace or sit by the fireplace and swap adventure stories over a nice scotch or sample one of the inventive cocktails prepared by the hotels friendly mixologists.
The Anantara Spa, designed by Bill Bensley, is a union of the latest trends in contemporary design with northern Thailand’s rustic charm. Enjoy the soaking tubs in comfort and luxury on a private terrace, choose an exotic fruit peel or take in the amazing landscape before one of the spa’s signature aromatherapy massage sessions. With an assortment of inspiring treatments, the Anantara Spa at the Golden Triangle Resort provides guests with the ultimate in relaxation and pampering.
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