The Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai aims for the quintessential Northern Thai luxury-hotel experience, and with a setting surrounded by rice paddies and verdant jungle, it’s perfectly placed to do just that. The pavilions and villas are a mix of classical Thai style and contemporary-luxe elegance, and while they vary in size, they’re uniformly lavish and lack for nothing in terms of comforts. A generous amount of outdoor space feels particularly luxurious given the spectacular setting; the pavilions come with private walkways linked to shaded terraces that overlook the rice paddies and gardens, while the villas have their own traditional outdoor Thai sala and poolside sun deck. There is a stunning infinity pool, and the expansive spa is housed in its own pavilion surrounded by nature for guests to fully switch off with sound healing sessions, sunrise yoga, and soothing massages. The three fine restaurants serve a mix of contemporary Thai cuisine and fire cooked dishes, and there’s a specially designed open-air kitchen for hosting Chang Mai cooking classes or evenings around the chef’s table. Though in typical Four Seasons style, the service just might be the part of the experience that stands out above all.