A beach holiday normally entails enjoying yourself and partying to the fullest, i.e., ingesting endless food and booze that can only leave you feeling exhausted for days on end and regretting your overindulgence. If you prefer holidays that give you a reprieve from unhealthy lifestyle or the nuisances of urban living, then a sojourn at a wellness resort is ideal.
Situated in downtown Hua Hin, Chiva-Som has long been a top choice for health-conscious globetrotters who want to nourish their body, mind and spirit. This long-standing wellness retreat boasts newly refurbished guest rooms and suites, including the simple yet comfortable Ocean Room and the spacious and exquisite Thai Pavilion.
The resort launched a special “Two Night Wellness Getaway Retreat” soon after it reopened after the lockdown. This package aims to reinvigorate the body and mind of guests who are suffering post-quarantine stress and fatigue or anxiety from immobility. Price starts from B19,500 for double occupancy/person.
After guests check in to the wellness resort, they are invited to a hour-long consultation with a health specialist regarding their lifestyle and personal health issues. After insightful deliberation, the health specialist will assign one of three programs to the guest, be it Weight Management, Immune Resilience or Restart Fitness, to maximize the purpose of their stay.
Throughout their three-day stay at Chiva-Som, guests can have a one-on-one session with personal trainers and physiotherapists according to their assigned program. For example, guests in the Weight Management program will be guided through intense workout routines at the fully-equipped fitness center, while those in Restart Fitness will experience the Neurac Method session. This treatment helps alleviate acute and chronic pains, as well as neuromascular dysfunction.
Guests also have the liberty to participate in any one of the resort’s carefully-curated fitness activities such as Pilates, metabolic breathing, HIIT, stretching and more, after which they can enjoy a variety of spa treatments catering to their needs. For example, the Health Management program comes with the Five Elements Massage (a hot and cold volcanic stone massage) and accupressure reflexology. Treatments can be altered as suggested by the health specialist.
The cuisine is another highlight at Chiva-Som. Clean, healthy and delightful dishes devoid of too much salt or sugar are served at the resort. Full-board meals are included in the package.
To maximize tranquility and to prevent any form of disturbance from the outside world, Chiva-Som enforces a digital detoxing process, which means the use of any electronic device is not allowed in common areas such as the restaurants and swimming pool. In other words, a quick look at Whatsapp, reading via Kindle or taking a photo of your food is strictly forbidden. Sharp-eyed staffers are around to remind errant guests to stow their devices, and to instead enjoy the food, the beautiful resort grounds, and the simple pleasure of doing absolutely nothing.
