X-Factor: Exclusive all-pool villa resort
The Buzz: Featured on Condé Nast Traveller’s Hot List 2009, the Banyan Tree Sanya resort is tipped to becoming one of the hottest luxury hotels of the region. Each of its 61 private villas features a private garden and swimming pool set against the stunning tropical lagoon landscape.
Must-do: Chill-out at the Pool Bar located on the beach, but not before snorkelling in the tropical waters of Luhuitou Bay–it’s no coincidence that Hainan is known as the ‘Oriental Hawaii’.
Icing on the cake: Indulge in a holistic spa treatment at one of the 8 Banyan Tree Spa pavilions. Their hydrothermal treatments are a must-try.
Out and About: The resort is all about seclusion and relaxation, but if you tire of the beach life, head over to Hong Kong, a mere hour away by flight.

Visit www.banyantree.com for further information