ESCAPES - Searching for a private paradise

Are you a wealthy but weary city-dweller in need of an escape? The solution to your problems probably lies in Asia, with its eclectic mix of idyllic islands offering secret hideouts often built in harmony with the natural environment. From Thailand's island archipelago as featured in a James Bond film to breathtaking retreats in Vietnam and the Indian Ocean, the region is well served to provide the Robinson Crusoe dream but with five-star luxury. Kerys Haines reports.