Thailand offers holistic detox experiences where you can plunge into a world of healing therapies and relaxing spa treatments while soaking in the gorgeous landscapes of thousands of serene temples, pristine beaches and towering karst islets that are unique only to Thailand.
Hua Hin:
Enjoy healthy dining and balanced lifestyle with Yoga and Tai Chi and find your inner balance at one of Thailand’s most premiere and award-winning spa called The Barai at Hyatt Regency, Hua Hin. The entire experience here is centred around the element ‘Water’. Barai offers signature massages and therapies.
Ko Samui, Thailand’s 3rd largest island has plenty to keep even the most jaded traveller happy for a week or two. Did you know the island of Koh Samui also has everything you need for a wellness getaway - restaurants serving healthy food, yoga studios, wellness retreats and spas?
Located on a hill, Absolute Sanctuary boasts of yoga studios, hydrotherapy rooms, saunas, herbal steam rooms, a dedicated fitness centre, a Pilates reformer studio and an infinity edge pool. Inspired by Moroccan architecture, it offers comfortable accommodation and an extensive range of wellness programs that feature a holistic attitude to health and fitness.
There is nothing more relaxing than a spa unless it is a spa with chocolate! The Health Republic in Ko Samui Island offers aromatic, or should we say yummy cocoa-based treatments. Choose to remove toxins and damaged cells with a chocolate body scrub or get yourself a body massage with chocolate and coconut body butter.
Phuket:
Rainforested Phuket is famous for many things including a vibrant nightlife and iconic cultural attractions. Phuket also has a dizzying array of spas to choose from when it comes to relaxing those aching muscles; ranging from top-end retreats to side-street stores.
Nestled in a sleepy little town in south Phuket, Paleo Wellness Retreat is a perfect spot for a revitalizing vacation. The retreat offers rapid weight loss programs based on a traditional eating approach using organic foods, while detoxifying your body and restoring your energy as well as health to optimal levels. Activities you can indulge at the retreat include Fitball, Ice Baths, Aqua Fitness, In-room massage, multiple types of Yoga, Swimming in warm saltwater pool, Tai Chi, Qigong, Muay Thai, or Thai boxing, to name a few.
Chiang Mai:
Just 1h 15m flight away, located 700 km north of Bangkok, in a verdant valley on the banks of the Ping River, Chiang Mai is a place where the past and the present merge seamlessly is. Ancient temples, stunning mountainous landscape, tribal villages, unique museums, tranquil wellness retreats, shopping options; the cultural capital of Thailand has a lot to offer.
The Tao Garden Health Spa & Resort is the home of Master Mantak Chia, who has been named twice as Qigong Master of the Year by the International Congress of Chinese Medicine. His programs include a comprehensive evaluation by certified medical doctors from the Allopathic, traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic traditions and address specific acute and chronic ailments like hypertension, cancer or autoimmune diseases. They offer every guest a total lifestyle transformation by detoxifying, healing, balancing and rejuvenating your mind and body.
Next time you think of Thailand, remember it has not just sun, sea and endless sandy beaches but also has everything from world class spas to traditional herbal remedies. There’s no denying that you could use a relaxing break right now. It is time to unplug yourself from your chaotic routine and reboot your life and spirit on the ‘Land of Smiles.’
