Surrounded by the natural beauty of Northern Thailand's rugged hill country, Anantara Resort Golden Triangle is a luxurious retreat set amidst 160 acres of lush tropical jungle. It overlooks the winding Mekong River and the border with Laos and Burma - or Myanmar.

For hundreds of years, the only way to travel to the mysterious Golden Triangle region was by riverboat down the Mekong or by elephant, through the jungle. Nowadays, due to domestic air connections, the resort is just a short flight away from Chiang Rai.

The resort's 58 deluxe guestrooms have views of three countries from balconies, whereas the 19 spacious Anantara Suites combine traditional Thai art with rich design and feature hardwood floors as well as private balconies with oversized bath-tubs.

Leisure facilities are unique; the views from the hilltop infinity-edged swimming pool over the Mekong Valley are stunning, the Thai massage and therapies at the Anantara Spa are both relaxing and invigorating and the restaurants with their choice of Italian and Northern Thai cuisines should not disappoint the gourmets - and there is even a Thai cooking school on site.

Within the boundary of the resort is the Elephant Camp where guests can enjoy trekking or even mahout training courses. Guided visits to local hill tribe villages, excursions to Burma's colourful border markets and longtail boat rides up the Mekong to Laos are other exceptional activities available.

This is an unforgettable holiday location and should satisfy the visitor seeking adventure, culture, relaxation or all three pursuits.