Koh Phangan built its reputation as a party island, then the developers arrived. Yet, a secluded cove on the northeast coast still feels like The Beach — with the comforts of an Anantara Resort.

The only clues of Koh Phangan’s boisterous side are party ... relaxing – enjoying lazy lunches on the beach, swimming, and kayaking to the local bay to watch as the sun sinks slowly into ...