Dear Luxury Hotels of Thailand, I have some ideas for you…..

In the last two years, I have stayed in some of the most stunning and sought-after hotels and resorts in Thailand, ranging from small boutique properties with private beaches to large luxury chain hotels complete with resident elephants. What have I found at each property? Impeccable rooms incorporating Thai and Lanna design, properties attempting to…

The Best hotel in southeast Asia

Earlier this year Travel + Leisure readers voted for the best resort hotels in southeast Asia, and not one, but 5 hotels from ThaiSmart Expeditions made the top 10 list! That’s a pretty amazing feat and more evidence as to why Chiang Mai should be considered a luxury destination for discerning travellers. Amazingly most…

Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort

It’s been almost 3 months since I visited Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort Chiang Mai, but hardly a day goes by without someone asking me where my Facebook profile photo was taken, and their response when they google search the hotel is ‘wow’! Opened in late 2016, Na Nirand has been the subtle star of…