Chiva-Som International Health Retreat
73/4 Petchkasem Rd, Prachuab Khirikham 77110, Thailand
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Venue: Chiva-Som Resort When: Daily
Whether you are seeking to lose weight, banish cellulite, recover from illness or even to improve your chances of living longer (apparently a Chiva Som special), this world-leading health spa can offer you a holiday of pure pampering - for a price.
The medical programmes on offer include naturopathic consultations, allergy testing, hypnotherapy and oxygen training and are all designed to be non-toxic and holistic in nature.
New fitness programmes pioneered here include the Chi Ball method, which advocates simple exercises and the use of huge different coloured "Chi Balls", impregnated with aromatherapy scents - clearly an open mind is helpful for this one.
If exercises break you out in spots, there are also a wide range of beauty treatments to indulge in, and with a staff to guest ratio of almost four to one, you should get plenty of attention. The generous facilities include four outdoor massage pavilions, swimming pools, gyms and flotation rooms. Finally, of course, the entire haven is spread along a secluded bay, so all 57 rooms have an ocean view.
Remember that in Thailand, the monsoon season runs from June to October, when the climate is hot with torrential rains. The best time to visit is from November to February when there are cooler temperatures and little rain.