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Chiva-Som International Health Resort
INTRODUCTION
Health Resorts & Retreats, or Destination Spas, provide custom pampering services for spa-goers who wish to regain their healthy habits. These facilities offer overnight stays and an array of rejuvenating activities for body, mind, and spirit, which are aimed at putting guests on the road to improved well-being. Clients of destination spas can partake in all-inclusive programs over the course of several days or even weeks, focusing on improving their overall welfare through health-promoting endeavors like yoga, therapeutic massage, fitness classes, beauty treatments, and more. The ultimate goal of these retreats is to create an oasis where stress is reduced, positive thinking is encouraged, and internal and external healing occurs.
In Thailand, destination spas of the highest quality can be found in abundance. From Chiang Mai in the north, to centrally located Hua Hin, and southern island paradise Koh Samui, overseas visitors can indulge themselves in facilities where top spa specialists work their magic in pristine locations amid breathtaking scenery, and where the legendary Thai service standards will make you feel like royalty. Regaling oneself in lifes pleasures is at the heart of the health resort & retreat experience, and Thailand has mastered delivering this lavish enlightenment, making it possibly the worlds finest location for making renewed health your ultimate destination.
Thailand is possibly the worlds finest location for making renewed health your ultimate destination.
Chiva-Som International Health Resort
Absolute Sanctuary
Absolute Sanctuary
Absolute
Saanctuary
THE BARAI
THE BARAI
Set on over 4.5 acres of prime beachfront property adjacent to the luxurious Hyatt Regency Hotel, THE BARAI is all about creating a special mood. Their approach involves bringing an atmosphere of peace and tranquility to bear through art and architecture, which provides the backdrop to what can only be described as the ultimate pampering journey. This internationally recognized residential spa takes a holistic approach to wellness, with therapists trained in Ancient Thai practices who create custom treatments based on the elements of water, earth, air, and fire - for stress relief, restoring balance, purifying the mind and spirit, and increasing energy each designed to suit your specific needs. Choose from eight exquisite residential suites and eighteen exotic treatment rooms designed to provide sanctuaries for your gratification activities. Like Chiva-Som, THE BARAI has received a litany of praise from industry experts, including a listing as one of the 30 Most Fascinating Resorts & Hotels from GM Style Magazine, and Best Resort Spa from the Asia Spa & Wellness Festival.
THE BARAI
HUA HIN
Simply put, this is a beach town, but it is sophisticated in its own special way. Close enough to BKK to feel near the action (about 150km south of the capital), but far enough away to ensure youre out of the city environs, Hua Hin is known for its laid-back pace and pristine beaches, and it is home to several exclusive health & wellness resorts, providing overseas guests with the ultimate in medical tourism: wellness care, spa relaxation, and beach, all in one shot.
Chiva-Som International Health Resort
CHIANG MAI
Located 700km northwest of Bangkok, Chiang Mai is the culturally-rich Northern capital, with over 300 ornate Buddhist temples, a busy arts scene, outstanding handicrafts shopping, delicious Northern-style cuisine, and close-proximity to many natural splendors like majestic Doi Suthep mountain and a variety of strikingly beautiful waterfalls. For visitors, several chic Thai-style boutique hotels have emerged in Chiang Mai, as have numerous top-flight medical clinics and hospitals, and of course health resorts and destination spas.
KOH SAMUI
Fly to gorgeous Koh Samui from Bangkok in under an hour and experience gentle ocean breezes, white sand, and lush tropical gardens during your healthcare holiday. This is truly a place with something for everyone, of all budgets, and that holds true for destination spas, too. Accommodations run the gamut on this island paradise, and the health resorts & retreats abound, perfectly complementing a laidback beach holiday.
Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa
KOH SAMUI
Absolute Sanctuary A: 88 Moo 5 Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320, Thailand. T: (66)77 601 190 www.absolutesanctuary.com/index. html Health Oasis Resort A: 26/4 Moo 6, Maenam, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand 84330 T: (66)77 602 096, (66)77 602 097 www.healthoasisresort.com Kamalaya Koh Samui A: 102/9 Moo 3, Laem Set Road, Na-Muang, Koh Samui, Suratthani, Thailand 84140 T: (66)77 429 800 www.kamalaya.com/index.htm New Body and Mind Retreat Center A: 41/1 Moo 2 - Lipa Noi, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand, 84140 T: (66)77 423 189 www.newbodyandmind.com Natural Wing Health Spa & Resort A: 11/5 Moo 6 Bang Por Beach, Maenam, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand 84330 T: (66)77 602 111, (66)81 968 2796 www.naturalwing.com The Spa Resort Koh Samui A: 71/7, Moo 3, Market, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84310 T: (66)77 230 855 www.thesparesorts.net/samui
Samahita Retreat A: 55/20-24 Moo 4, T.Namuang, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand 84140 T: (66)77 920 090 www.yoga-thailand.com
PHUKET
Atsumi Retreat healing Center A: 34/18 Soi King Pattana 4. Saiyuan Road., Rawai, Phuket. Thailand. 83130 T: (66)81 272 0571, (66)81 970 1753 www.atsumihealing.com/index.php Sukko Cultural Spa & Wellness A: 5/10 Moo 3, Tumbon Vichit, Amphur Muang, Phuket, Thailand 83000 T: (66)76 263 222 www.sukkospa.com
HUA HIN
Chiva-Som International Health Resorts A: 73/4 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin, Prachuab Khirikhan, Thailand 77110 T: (66)32 536 536 www.chivasom.com/the-resorts/huahin-thailand THE BARAI A: Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, 91 Hua Hin - Khao Takiap Road, Hua Hin, Thailand 77110 T: (66)32 521 234 www.thebarai.com
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to offer special thanks to: iIlustrations contributors (in alphabetical order) Absolute Sanctuary, Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa, Chiva-Som International Health Resort, Health Oasis Resort, Jirung Health Village, Kamalaya Koh Samui, Tao Garden Health Spa & Resort, THE BARAI Cover Photo: Chiva-Som International Health Resort Find more information about Thailand Medical Tourism at www.ThailandMEDTourism.com TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND 1600 New Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, THAILAND Tel: (66) 2250 5500 Fax: (66) 2250 5511 E-mail: info@tat.or.th Website: www.TourismThailand.org