Where to next
All destinations
Coral islands in the heart of the Indian Ocean, where privacy is the starting point
An island of calm, made for unhurried days
The land of smiles and golden temples
Temples, rice terraces and the Indian Ocean
A city in a garden, just north of the equator
From towering skylines to desert sands
Land of the tsars, white winters and long summer light
Thailand
Six nights between the skyline and the riverbank
Three nights at The Okura Prestige Bangkok, its rooms looking over the skyline, close to Siam Paragon and the city's shops, with Thai wellness sessions.
Then three nights at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort on the river's west bank, among tropical gardens, setting out by private boat to the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, and for a full day to Ayutthaya, the old capital.
Day 1
Private meet-and-assist and transfer to The Okura Prestige Bangkok; dinner with a view of the skyline.
Day 2
A morning's shopping at Siam Paragon and its neighbours, and a traditional Thai massage in the afternoon.
Day 3
A private cooking class with halal ingredients, then ICONSIAM and SookSiam, returning by boat at sunset.
Day 4
Move to Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort; an evening on the Faraya halal cruise or a private boat.
Day 5
The Grand Palace, the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho and Wat Arun with a private guide, and the Thonburi canals on the way back.
Day 6
A full day in the old capital: Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Si Sanphet and Wat Chaiwatthanaram at sunset, back by boat or car.
Day 7
A quiet morning in the resort gardens, then a private transfer to the airport.
Where you stay
City
Bangkok
Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
On the west bank of the Chao Phraya, the resort pairs the calm of tropical gardens with the energy of Bangkok, and its own boat takes you into the city. There are 281 rooms and 95 suites, riverside shows and an Anantara Spa.
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City
Bangkok
The Okura Prestige Bangkok
There are 240 rooms and suites with panoramic skyline views through triple-glazed windows, and an infinity pool cantilevered from the 25th floor. Add the Michelin-starred Elements, the Michelin-listed Yamazato and the quiet Okura Spa.
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Journeys
Russia · 7 nights
The Kremlin, the Hermitage and the fast train between them
Seven nights in Russia's two capitals: four in Moscow at the Hotel Metropol and three in Saint Petersburg at the Hotel Astoria, joined by first class on the Sapsan.
Thailand · 8 nights
Three nights on the Chao Phraya, five on a Phuket beach
Begin in Bangkok at a riverside hotel, reaching the temples by private boat, then move to a quiet bay in Phuket for a day in Phang Nga Bay and days of rest.
