Baan Amphawa Resort & Spa, Amphawa, Thailand

For a taste of riverine serenity, Baan Amphawa Resort & Spa, some 65 km south of Bangkok, makes the ideal weekend retreat. Its traditional Thai-style wooden houses are as attractive inside as out, and some rooms come with a shared plunge pool. Facilities at the resort include a restaurant, a bar, two swimming pools, a children’s play area, a fitness room and a spa. Boat trips to the floating market are offered, and self-service bike hire is also available to explore the quiet country lanes.