b'connections PARTNER SPOTLIGHTTHAILANDSerene Southern Comfort500RAIFloating ResortNestled in a secluded rim of Cheow LanINFINITY POOL:Not only is your roomOTHER ACTIVITIES:Besides Lake, within the gorgeous Khao Sokfloating, but so is the resorts infinity poolsafaris, kayaking, and swimming, take National Park, 500Rai Floating Resort isin the middle of the lake. classes in Thai cooking, yoga, palm leaf an immersive back-to-nature experience.weaving, or animal folding. Pencil in some With Disconnect to Reconnect as theRESTAURANT:The resorts open-airpampering at the spa, which offers a motto, get ready for a digital detox andrestaurant features splendid views tovariety of massages, including Thai, foot, lose yourself in breathtaking views of anaccompany varied cuisines, includingaromatherapy and Swedish. emerald lake. southern Thai, Western, vegan, andRecommended itinerary: kosher meals. myplanet.se/thailandAt 500Rai Floating Resort, youremyplanet.dk/thailandsurrounded by ancient rainforests,WILDLIFE VIEWING:With over wildlife, towering limestone rocks, and300 species of birds, there is plenty of floating fishing communities. Nearby areopportunity for bird-watching in Khao misty hills, waterfalls, hiking trails andSok National Park. For instance, look caves. In the lap of nature, the changingout for the beautiful great hornbill. On a colours of the skies and lake waters willsafari, you can hope to see animals like PHOTOS: 500RAIleave you mesmerised. gaur, elephant, spectacled langur, and wild boar, depending on the season. You BOAT RIDE: Getting to thiscan also take a boat ride to Khlong Saeng breathtaking destination in the SuratWildlife Sanctuary, 30 minutes away.Thani province of southern Thailand requires a 90-minute long-tail boat ride along the calm, clear, green lake waters.OVERWATER ACCOMMODATION:Select a room, villa or suite, all of which float on the lake, and offer panoramic views of the lake and surrounding hills. Rooms are simple but equipped with modern amenities. Each room leads to a waterfront deck where your personal kayak is parked for you to explore the lake. Additionally, the Honeymoon Suite is completely separate from the other floating bungalows, with its own pier, private swimming pool, and Jacuzzi.36 \x1a MYPLANET'