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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Kee Foong

A night or two to chill: why the flexiscape travel trend is a perfect fit for Southeast Asia

Millenium Hilton Bangkok - Infinity Pool
Millenium Hilton Bangkok’s infinity pool is the perfect place to chill out Photograph: 9TH/PR

So, you’ve bashed through jungles, swum at countless beaches, partied like there’s no tomorrow and trekked to remote temples. Spectacular sights, tropical sounds, delicious local food and incredible stories are forever etched into your memory. Travelling through Southeast Asia has produced sensory overload and now it’s time to let that whole experience sink in as you unwind somewhere luxe. A place with beautiful surroundings and creature comforts, where your every need is catered to, and where everything from having dinner to booking a massage is easy and stress-free.

Welcome to the world of flexiscapes, a trend that sees travellers start their trips with action and adventure and end with rest, relaxation and a well-deserved splurge. Because when you’ve flown all that way, why settle for just one kind of holiday? Travellers might stay at simple accommodations to start, preferring to spend their money on activities and experiences, before splashing out on a luxe hotel to end. Such low-high itineraries give travellers the best of both worlds – discovery and indulgence. And few countries suit flexiscapes better than Thailand.

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