Six Senses Sanctuary Phuket, Thailand

It is situated on the traditional Thai fishing island of Naka Yai off the north-east coast of Phuket and is the only resort on the island. With pristine beaches of fine white sand lined with shady coconut groves, the setting is idyllic.

There are 61 elegant pool villas and pool villa suites set along the pristine white sand shoreline and gently sloping hillside, including The Enclave - a cluster of six villas, ideal for a group of family or friends. Each is generously sized and offers an uncompromising standard of artless luxury with elegantly designed architecture and natural furnishings. Beautifully appointed, features include an outdoor bathtub, bathroom herb garden for organic bathing, private pool, an outdoor Sala for meditation and massage and personalized butler service.

Food and healthy dining form an integral part of the wellness concept, with a choice of Spa Cuisine and Raw Foods dining. Guests can enjoy succulent fresh fishetarian dishes in the al fresco Ton Sai Restaurant, or a Raw Foods dining experience in the 'Dining at the Point' restaurant located at the tip of the island with a breathtaking view on Phang Nga Bay. The resort also offers cookery classes in the 'Cuisine Cave', and weekly events include pizza baking and island barbecues.

The resort offers a variety of leisure activities including catamaran sailing, sea kayaking and open water rowing, windsurfing, snorkelling and diving, fishing tours, mountain biking or trekking, rock climbing, gardening classes, island hopping and other excursions. However, the main focus of activities here is the 7th Sense Wellness Centre.

The spa takes a holistic approach to wellness called Life Passages, with a variety of personal health programmes provided by professional therapists. These are a combination of Spa therapies such as facials and massage, integrated health techniques and holistic fitness programmes. The resort is a fitness haven featuring a diverse range of activities in world-class facilities including two gymnasiums (one in the natural surroundings of the jungle), a nature jogging trail and a lap pool.