Thailand, But Make It Luxe: My Unfiltered, Ultra-Extra Travel Diary

Woke Up in a Dream: My Stay at Thailand’s Most Luxe Hotels

I landed in Phuket and stepped into Amanpuri. Honestly? Felt like I was on a private planet. The villa had this open-air layout with palm trees peeking in through the windows, an infinity pool staring at the sea, and a scent in the air I swear was what heaven must smell like. No noise. No rush. Just soft robes, soft sheets, and soft everything.

Later, I checked into Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. That place didn’t feel like a hotel—it felt like a chapter out of my rich auntie's old romance novel. Floor-to-ceiling river views, breakfast that came with orchids, and staff who remembered my name before I even told them. I wore a silk robe and felt like I owned the world.

And then, Rosewood Phuket? Modern, breezy, and cool without trying too hard. My villa was tucked into a hill with glass walls facing the ocean. Waking up there felt illegal. There’s just something about opening your eyes and being face-to-face with the sea that makes you feel like a better person.

Not a Regular Ride: More Like ‘Is This My Music Video?’

Let’s talk about wheels. The moment I walked out of the airport, there was a guy in a sharp black uniform holding a Bliss Travels sign. He led me straight to a matte black Mercedes-Maybach with seats softer than anything I’ve ever sat on. AC is perfect. Music on point. Wi-Fi ready. I didn’t even touch my suitcase. The luxury started the second I arrived.

Every time I had somewhere to be—whether it was a dinner in Bangkok or a hidden beach in Krabi, there was a sleek car waiting for me. I even rented a convertible one afternoon because, why not? Driving through those coastal roads, hair wild, music loud, not a worry in sight, it felt cinematic. And the best part? I didn’t lift a finger the whole trip. Bliss had it handled.

This One Time, I Took a Helicopter to an Island... Yeah, That Happened

One of the most insane moments? A helicopter ride over Phang Nga Bay. The water looked photoshopped. Tiny islands dotted the sea like emeralds. I legit felt like I was in a James Bond movie. After we landed, there was a private yacht waiting with chilled coconut water and a chef cooking onboard like it was NBD.

Later that night, I was sipping cocktails at a rooftop bar in Bangkok—Vertigo, 61 floors up, with the whole city glittering below. It felt like the world was mine, like time had stopped just to let me take it all in.

Fine Dining, but Make It an Emotional Experience

If I could marry a dish from Sühring, I would. Every bite was like a love letter to my taste buds. The chefs are twin brothers from Germany, but the way they blend Thai ingredients into modern European cuisine? Next level. Another night, I ate at PRU in Phuket. Farm-to-table, but not the basic kind. We’re talking about rare herbs grown in private gardens, fish caught a few hours before, edible flowers arranged like art.

The dining wasn’t just food. It was a theater. It was memory-making. It was the kind of experience that makes you put your phone down because you want to be fully present.

Wellness at Rakxa Hit Me Like a Spiritual Plot Twist

Now listen. I thought I was just gonna get a few messages and call it a detox. But Rakxa Wellness in Bangkok changed me on a cellular level. From the moment I stepped into the lush jungle of the “green lung,” I felt my nervous system say thank you. The consultation was so deep it felt like therapy, DNA reading, and a horoscope rolled into one.

The therapies? Sand tray sessions that uncovered childhood stuff I didn’t even know I remembered. Cryotherapy that gave me superhero skin. Aqua Zumba that made me feel like Beyoncé in water. Even the food was curated to match my body’s exact needs, and it still tasted like something out of a five-star kitchen.

And don’t get me started on the group breathwork sessions. I walked in stressed. I walked out high on air and emotions. This wasn’t a retreat. It was a reset button for my whole life.

Luxury Here Isn’t Flashy—It’s Felt

What hit me hardest about Thailand’s luxury scene is that it’s not screaming in your face. It whispers. It surprises you. Like the time a hotel staffer noticed I had a cough and sent ginger tea to my room without me asking. Or when my car showed up with seat covers cooled to match the heat outside. Or the quiet confidence in the smiles of locals who made me feel like I belonged in the world they’d created.

Luxury in Thailand is not about showing off. It’s about letting go. You’re not here to impress, but to feel something super amazing. And I felt everything, from peace and stillness to wild joy and wonder.

Thailand Through the Bliss Lens Is a Whole New World

By the time I left, I wasn’t just tan and rested. I was changed. Traveling with Bliss wasn’t just convenient, it was deeply personal. Every detail was handled, but it never felt transactional. It felt like a friend who knew what I needed before I did. A guide who didn’t just want me to see Thailand, but to feel it the way luxury travelers should: fully, slowly, meaningfully.

This isn’t a trip you book. It’s one you become part of. Thailand, when done the Bliss way, isn’t a vacation, it's a whole new identity.

And if you’re even thinking of treating yourself to a next-level getaway? Say less. Just pack your best linen fit, charge your phone for yacht pics, and let Bliss Travels take you there. Trust me, you’ll never do basic travel again.

Reena Sheth

I'd love to hear your stories if they resonate with you or if you've had similar experiences!
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