Veranda Resort & Villas Hua Hin Cha Am

Two hours south of Bangkok on the Gulf of Thailand, this Michelin Key resort leans hard into the sea as a design concept, from the blues and natural textures of its 136 rooms and villas to the pool bar where minimal décor keeps things calm. The pool itself comes with an artificial beach, which is either charming or redundant given the actual coastline outside. A spa, fitness complex, and kids' club make it easy to never leave the grounds.