‘World’s Best Spas’ The Beautiful Publishing Company
Award-winning Chiva-Som is a holistic haven set within seven acres of lush tropical gardens on the beachfront of the royal resort of Hua Hin, just 210 kilometres south of Bangkok. As Asia’s first internationally acclaimed health resort, Chiva-Som, which in Thai means “Haven of Life”, was a pioneer in combining traditional Asian therapies with Western health and wellness.
On arrival guests receive a private consultation to determine their current state of health and ascertain any personal goals. For those simply wishing to relax, manicured gardens, reflection pools, elegant Thai design and the gentle lapping of waves on the quiet beach restore a sense of harmony with nature that calms the soul, while the nurturing hands of the Thai therapists take relaxation to a deeper level, expertly kneading away tension with a luxurious range of massages, facials, body and beauty treatments.
Separate heat treatment facilities for male and female guests feature conveniently appointed changing rooms, saunas, steam rooms, Jacuzzis, cool plunge pools and relaxation lounges overlooking landscaped courtyards.
For those wishing to share the experience with their partner, unisex facilities are available in a spectacular indoor bathing pavilion complete with an exercise
pool, plunge pool, waterfalls, a large hydro Jacuzzi, a Kneipp therapy reflexology area and a beautiful large multi-level steam room. By the beach is an outdoor pool for swimming and open-air relaxation.
There is a wide range of options for fitness and mindbody development from an energising stretch class to a Tai Chi or yoga session in the open-air pavilion
overlooking the sea, to a power walk on the beach or aqua aerobics in the bathing pavilion. Highly qualified instructors supervise a fitness centre with full-strength cable and cardio equipment.
Chiva-Som’s strict policy of no children, no mobile phones or computers ensures that the stresses of modern-day life are completely banished.
A team of Thai and international master chefs serve gourmet spa cuisine using fresh and wholesome herbs, vegetables and fruits grown in the resort’s own organic garden to satisfy all palates. Chiva-Som spa cuisine is now available to British Airways’ first class passengers on many of its routes.
www.chivasom.com
For bookings and enquiries telephone + 66 32 536 536