1. The Naka PhuketThe recipient of a gold award at this month's ARCASIA Awards, The Naka Phuket is a great example of how modern architecture can be made to blend impeccably with nature. Designed by Thai starchitect Duangrit Bunnag of DBALP, and located near Kamala Beach. www.thenakaphuket.comPrice: starting B11,000/night