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Photograph: Akoya | Beach Lounge
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Thailand’s top getaways this June

Leave the city noise behind and slip into these escapes

Marisa Marchitelli
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June leans into slower, more restorative travel, with three very different reasons to get out of town. In Phuket, Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas pairs personalised IV therapy with a full-body massage for travellers in need of a reset. Hua Hin brings a more social escape, as Akoya | Beach Lounge at V Villas Hua Hin welcomes award-winning bartenders from Vietnam's Firkin for a two-night cocktail collaboration inspired by Thai and Vietnamese flavours. Up north, 137 Pillars House offers a classic take on Chiang Mai, combining long-tail boat rides, local markets and old-city sights with a stay at one of the city's most beautiful heritage hotels.

If you're looking for an excuse to travel this month, these are the getaways worth booking.

Here’s where to go

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  • Phuket

Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas pairs wellness and relaxation in a new treatment designed for those returning from long flights, busy schedules or simply in need of a reset. The 120-minute experience combines personalised IV therapy with a full-body massage, bringing together recovery and relaxation in a single session.

Set within the resort's lush grounds on Phuket's quieter northwest coast, the treatment is designed to help restore energy levels while giving guests time to properly switch off. For travellers looking to build a wellness element into their holiday without committing to a full retreat, it's an easy addition to a few days by the beach.

Wellness journey B7,300 net per person. Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, Phuket.

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  • Huahin

Akoya | Beach Lounge brings a taste of Vietnam to Hua Hin this June with a two-night guest shift from Firkin, one of Vietnam’s best-known cocktail bars. The collaboration pairs Thai and Vietnamese flavours in a menu of Siam-Viet cocktails created by Firkin Bar Manager Jib Thananya and senior mixologist Tommy Phat, whose combined competition credentials are almost as impressive as the beachfront setting.

Expect bold Southeast Asian flavours, contemporary techniques and sunset drinks with a stunning sea view. The event takes place at Akoya, the stylish beach lounge at V Villas Hua Hin, making this an easy excuse for a coastal escape built around cocktails rather than checklists.

Cocktails from B390. Package with three cocktails and one snack B1,200 per person. Akoya | Beach Lounge at V Villas Hua Hin - MGallery Collection, Hua Hin. June 26-27, 6.30pm-9.30pm

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  • Chiang Mai

137 Pillars House puts together a thoughtfully paced introduction to Chiang Mai, pairing some of the city's most enduring experiences with a stay at one of its most distinctive heritage hotels. Guests cruise along the Mae Ping River by long-tail boat, browse the bustling stalls of Wararot Market and explore the city by tuk tuk and songthaew, with stops including Wat Sri Suphan, better known as the Silver Temple.

The experience is paired with a three-night stay at the award-winning boutique hotel, where colonial-era architecture, tropical gardens and personalised butler service provide a quieter counterpoint to the city's energy. It's an easy way to experience both the historic and everyday sides of Chiang Mai while returning each evening to one of the city's most atmospheric addresses.

Three-night package from B60,900 for two people. 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai, Wat Gate. Available through October 31

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