You don’t need to splurge on expensive resorts. These seriously wow pads on our neighbouring islands will make you want to book a holiday, pronto!
You don’t need to splurge on expensive resorts. These seriously wow pads on our neighbouring islands will make you want to book a holiday, pronto!
An all-bamboo house in Bali, Indonesia
If you’ve ever harboured childhood dreams of building and living in your own tree house, then this incredible all-bamboo house, perched on the edge of the Ayung River valley amid lush greenery, is a veritable dream come true. This four-storey house, which can accommodate up to nine people, is one of the high-end bamboo villas in Green Village, a master-planned community that supports sustainable living. Despite the rustic vibe and open-air concept, you don’t have to slum it here; the luxurious villa is fully equipped with modern amenities (and even air conditioning in the master bedroom), and has a plunge pool as well as plenty of lookout areas aff ording spectacular views of the river and surrounding forestry.
A luxury beach house with a pool in Krabi, Thailand
This picture-perfect villa checks off all the prerequisites for a top-notch beach holiday home: a seamless blend of modern amenities and traditional decor; a great, centralised location on Long Beach on Koh Lanta, which is home to plenty of bars and restaurants; and, best of all, a massive private pool with sun decks and a jacuzzi. Krabi may be popular for its nature-based activities such as trekking and kayaking, but we reckon there’s nothing wrong with getting in touch with nature the lazy-girl way: getting a poolside tan in the comfort of your resort.
A beachfront villa in Koh Samui, Thailand
Popular resort towns Chaweng and Bophut are just 20 minutes away by car, but this two-building villa, located on a quiet strip of beach in Bang Po, is blessedly free from overbearing tourists. It’s equidistant from familyrun beachfront restaurants and luxe dining options at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, depending on the direction you’re headed in. Alternatively, stay in and enjoy the villa’s facilities, which include a large flat-screen television and DVD player in the living area, a jacuzzi in one of the bathrooms, a terrace great for sun lounging and a private pool.
A hilltop villa with a sunset view in Langkawi, Malaysia
This charmingly rustic property may not be the accommodation of choice for those used to ultra-modern amenities (there is no television here, nor is there central air conditioning), but what it lacks in luxurious furnishings, it more than makes up for with its vantage location at the edge of a hilltop. In the evenings, the sight of the sun setting over the sprawling paddy flelds and jungles is breathtaking. Throw in an afternoon spent lounging in the villa’s communal garden or by its infinity pool, and there you have it: the epitome of a truly de-stressing getaway
