There’s no shortage of opinions in our postbag this month—some measured, others less so—but all from trusted readers zigzagging the globe in pursuit of (sometimes elusive) excellence. From Bangkok’s riverside grande dames to São Tomé’s remote eco-resorts, readers weigh in with candid reports, quiet triumphs, and the occasional eyebrow-raiser. A must-read for anyone plotting their next five-star escape . . .