Together with its cutting edge architecture and name; Casa De La Flora – you’d be right in imagining a luxe new design hotel situated on the Med somewhere, or perhaps Barcelona’s hillside, or even Mexico – which is why those walking along the unspoilt coastline of Khao Lak are in for a pleasant surprise. The newly opened chic design hotel is comprised of 36 contemporary grey cube villas and is slightly tiered back from the coastline among the lush vegetation.

The resort offers private pools, gardens, and terraces to enjoy the surreal sea views from your own secluded villa. But if you’re in a social mood, head to the centre of the resort where you’ll find a large infinite pool along with a bar serving smoothies, snacks and tropical cocktails. This is the place to come if you want the proper, pampered holiday set in absolute paradise – the hotel offers everything in modern entertainment, its own top-class restaurant and spa treatments. And if you’re too relaxed to plan anything the hotel even offers an on-site ‘Dream-maker’ who will basically take care and plan anything you need doing…