Travel virtually anywhere in Thailand and you’ll find a Spa offering exotic treatments from hot herbal compresses to delightful facials, Aloe Vera body wraps, and traditional Thai Massage. Simply choose your destination!

Great Destinations – Trees and Greens - Chiang Mai

If you like the idea of waking up to a view of mist covered mountains, sparkling rivers and whispering forest, head for the cooler climes of northern Thailand where the provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provide the perfect place to de-stress.

Among the rice fields and mountains you’ll find charming rustic resorts nestled in the hillside overlooking immense valleys and secluded luxury retreats finished in teak and silk. Nestled in the green Mae Rim Valley, almost in a world of its own, the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai (formerly the Regent) literally feeds the senses. Clusters of Lanna-style pavilions pay tribute to Chiang Mai’s artistic and cultural heritage. Four Seasons offers a range of eclectic Spa treatments reflecting many Asian influences – two thousand year old Ayurvedic treatments, Aroma Stone Therapy (which placed on key energy points harnesses the healing power of warm volcanic stone to release muscular tension and balance the spirit.) Four Seasons also recognises men’s needs with packages like The Gentlemen's Getaway which combines a rice and spice skin scrub, an aromatic massage and a Lanna herbal facial. Four Seasons provides the perfect place to nourish the body and the mind.

Further north in Chiang Rai, the Phu Chaisai Resort and Spa (literally "mountain with a clear heart") offers a great natural getaway. Relax and revitalise with a "soften skin salt glow", "bamboo body polish" and a "skin fitness facial for men"  Unusual bamboo décor gives a charming rustic feel with other activities like golf, trekking, pony trekking and adventure tours beckoning when the energy returns.

Beaches and Islands

Hua Hin & Cha Am

Thailand’s gorgeous long eastern coastline provides a home for some of the best Spa resorts in Asia. Facing the Gulf of Siam lie Hua Hin and Cha Am – favourites with the Thai Royal family and “hi so” (high society) members. Quaint, old style, un-commercialised with a long stretch of white sand beach, this sleepy coastal resort is the perfect place to kick off your shoes and relax..

Hua Hin is also where you’ll find Chiva Som, Thailand’s original Health and Wellness Centre. Favoured by celebrities from all over the world, Chiva Som has a loyal following and offers a complete range of eastern and western spa and medical treatments. Their holistic approach includes acupuncture and Ayurvedic therapies, a hydrotherapy suite, flotation tanks and relaxation rooms. Tai Chi and Pilates are also included in their activities. If want the top alternative health practitioners in every conceivable wellness treatment – head for Chiva Som.

Easy access from Bangkok is increasing Hua Hin’s popularity and with more deluxe brand name resorts like the 220-room Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa setting up here.Formerly the Royal Garden Resort and situated in 14 acres of landscaped garden, The Marriott features a Mandara Spa. Originally from Bali, Mandara Spa Brand offers “unique and exotic spa treatments that reflect the beauty, spirit and traditions of ancient times and the soul and ritual of Asian culture.” Say no more, you’ll enjoy.

A few miles outside Hua Hin in Pranburi, The Evason Hua Hin – a rising star in the Spa hotel circuit, features the Six Senses Spa that goes beyond just friendly pampering. , providing truly relaxing and re-vitalising "healing therapies". Although it’s difficult to move away from your extra-spacious room or exclusive pool villa, the Spa promises “a Sensory Spa journey” with signature treatments including 2 masseuse working in synchronization to encourage your mind to let go of stress and introduce a deep state of calm. The Spa also uses 100% natural Six Senses Sodashi products in addition to natural ingredients like milk and honey and aromatic almond oil.

Natural ingredients are also a high priority at the Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa with lots of essential oils and unguents made from fresh fruit and mud. Simply name The Spa also offers aromatherapy, reflexology and traditional Thai massage and treatments like the herbal body polish and a "yin and yang balancer". Khmer design and décor form the signature for “The Spa”

Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort, originally one of the Grand old hotels of Asia, with landscaped gardens featuring imaginative topiary creations, has a colonial ambiance and a relaxing Centara Spa.

Koh Samui

Koh Samui, discovered by backpackers in the 1970’s was probably Thailand’s first destination to offer alternative new age health treatments, well before Spas became fashionable. Colonic irrigation and other scary sounding remedies can still be found at various local Spas, but most visitors prefer more indulgent massage and aromatherapy treatments available in the teak pavilions of hotels among the coconut plantations overlooking the Gulf of Siam. 

If you want a total meltdown the pleasant Tongsai Bay, with cottages scattered over a hillside and private beach offers The Prana Spa.  Couples can book a Spa cottage with a private herbal steam room and alfresco floral bath. Gorgeous body scrubs include a loofah exfoliation, algae body scrub and tamarind rubdown. Try a 90 minute body wrap with black mud imported from the Dead Sea – wow!

Iyara Beach Hotel provides a traditional Thai-Style room, aromatherapy room, as well as the Jacuzzi ...all set amidst a tropical garden.  

Anantara Resort and Spa
Set in the serene Fishermans Cove at Bophut Beach Anantara has an ideal tropical setting overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. It’s a seductive destination spa with currents of Zen and signature Anantara brand treatments.

Phuket

Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, has matured quickly over the last few years. A fully fledged international resort with five top class golf courses, marina development and super deluxe hotels, adding to its natural assets, Phuket is Thailand’s superstar destination. Here you’ll find all the deluxe hotels and some of the best Spas in Asia like the Banyan Tree Phuket. 

Voted the 'World's Best Spa Resort' by readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine, and a 'Top 10 Hotel Spa' by Travel & Leisure magazine, Banyan Tree Phuket provides the sublime spa environment.

Simply flawless service in beautiful private treatment villas it’s an ideal place to leave the world behind and well deserving of accolades. Cherish some precious time together and stay in a fabulous Pool Villa with all the trimmings. Banyan offers deluxe packages throughout the low season (June –October) which include goodies like breakfast (served at your villa if you require) an extravagant dinner cruise and a 90-minute blissful massage at the famous Banyan Tree Spa. Located on Phuket’s quiet north-west coast, Irresistible!

Brand name hotels like Marriott, Le Meridien and Hilton have all located Phuket’s idyllic coves and white sand beaches. Focusing on total indulgence on the northern shores of MaiKhao Beach, the new 256-room JW Marriott Phuket presides over 27 acres of tropical garden and includes a Mandara Spa. Originally from Bali, Mandara’s traditional Indonesian treatments were once reserved for Indonesian princes and princesses. Scrubs (Javanese lulur), and deep-cleansing facials, herbal steam treatments (camphor for sore joints, turmeric to release toxins) calming mud wraps and aromatherapy massage are all at your fingertips.

Close by on Bang Tao Beach Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket (part of the five star Laguna complex consisting of 5 deluxe hotels also has the 5 star Angsana Spa. Try a two-hour Ayutthaya massage (lots of thumb pressure) or an Ayurvedic treatment with sesame oil or a "fusion" which combines the best of both massage worlds - Thai and Swedish. Natural ingredients include banana, mud and herbal body wraps and coconut, fruit and coffee scrubs.

If you prefer something more modern, the beautifully designed TwinPalms which opened last year, pays homage to minimalist design, with white interiors, black marble floors and a light airy ambiance.  The Spa includes a specially designed therapy pool. Twin Palms is also a centre for alternative therapies. For the best therapy try a raspberry dipped in chocolate from their delectable chocolate fountain.

In the south west of the island, the Evason Phuket Resort, located, offers a Six Senses Spa and views over a vista of islands – including it’s own exclusive Bon Island.

It’s a great time to stay in this truly beautiful area and make a practical contribution directly to the resurgence of Khao Lak.

With great value deals all over Thailand, give your body a break and indulge in a little pampering – you’ll feel the difference!