Just a quick hour's flight north of bustling Bangkok, Four Seasons Resort (Old name is Regent Chiang Mai Resort & Spa) is a world of its own.

Located in the beautiful Mae Rim Valley, The Regent pays tribute to Chiang Mai's artistic and cultural heritage. Clusters of Lanna-style pavilions, each a roomy 70 square metres (750 square feet) and decorated with rich Thai materials and fabrics, overlook gardens, terraced rice paddies and mountain views.

Clustered in Lanna-style pavilions are 64 Pavilion Suites and thirteen magnificent two and three-bedroom Residence Suites with 750-4,500 square feet (70-550 square meters) of luxurious living space. Each suite has polished teak wood floors, rich Thai cottons and beautiful Siamese art under vaulted ceilings and a private Thai "Sala" (covered verandah).

Enjoy selections from the Pavilion Dining menu on the privacy of your own Sala. Restaurants; Sala Mae Rim the Resort's Thai restaurant, the Pool Terrace Restaurant and Bar and the open-air Elephant Bar terrace - set amongst superbly landscaped rice terraces.

The new Lanna Spa features seven private treatment suites, for individuals or couples. Fully equipped Tennis and Health Club with two Thai herbal steam rooms, heated whirlpool and cold plunge pool, infinity edge swimming pool and two flood-lit tennis courts.

Close to several attractions, including orchid, snake and butterfly farms, hill-tribe villages, elephant trekking and excellent golf courses.