When most people consider
a beach getaway to Thailand, they think of Phuket,
which is favoured by celebs such as Kate Moss, Liz Hurley and
Michael Kors. But just one hour north of Phuket is the much
quieter, and serene option of Khao Lak. What makes this area
special is that it sits along the Andaman Sea, and also borders
the jungle so visitors can spend the morning at the beach and the
afternoon on an elephant trek””as well as dive the nearby Similan
Islands. While there's no shortage of hotels in Khao Lak, the
newest and most luxurious is the Sarojin.

The Sarojin is owned
by British couple