The Siam, Bangkok

The Siam, Bangkok

Fantasies of luxury travel in Indochina come in many colors. Consider a private island off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand. Or a cold, tall gin and tonic on the terrace off the suite watching the barges along the River of Kings. Driving in a chauffeured Bentley through the colorful and chaotic streets of Ho Chi Minh City works as well.

A trip to Indochina is a many-splendored experience, indeed, but the traveler has to be ready to surrender to it and let in the exotic sounds, the spicy aromas, and the frenetic swirls of activity swooshing from every corner of consciousness. And when it is time to part the veils, a calm, luxurious side of Southeast Asia awaits. READ MORE …