On the southeast coast of France, where the Alps kiss the Mediterranean, lies a city so picturesque that artists, aristocrats, and Instagrammers have been swooning over it for centuries. Welcome to **Nice**—the unofficial queen of the French Riviera.

If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping to a place where shoes are optional, sunsets come in full technicolor, and time slows to a whisper, let us introduce you to Thailand’s best-kept secret: **Koh Lipe**.