Travelers who are looking for the ultimate escape should consider a spa break in the place where massage and meditation are almost commonplace. Thailand has always been a favorite destination and with the new season of The White Lotus taking place there, the area is bound to become even more popular. While temples, snorkel trips and night markets can keep visitors busy for days, it is also the ideal place to relax and spend some time on wellness goals.
Rosewood Phuket is located on a quiet stretch of the Andaman Sea and has a completely calm and luxurious vibe. There are only 71 villas and pavilions, each with its own outdoor space and plunge pool that gives guests a welcome sense of privacy. The resort’s pools include a free-form infinity pool, a designated lap pool, an activity pool and a children’s pool. And a quiet stretch of beach is the ideal place to enjoy an afternoon kayaking or a paddleboard excursion.
While you may not need more than a stroll down the beach or a poolside afternoon to feel months of stress fall away, the resort’s wellness offerings can significantly enhance your relaxation quota.
Daily activities include excellent yoga classes, singing bowl sessions and healthy cooking classes. Guests who want to focus on their health can take advantage of the Asaya program, a personalized wellness program. You can start with a wellness consult, body composition testing and a functional fitness analysis. In addition to well-balanced meals, the program lets you choose physical-focused treatments such as Thai massage or deep stretching; treatments focused on emotional health, such as meditation and life force therapy; skin health (you can go for a volcanic clay body mask) or fitness, where an intense boot camp is on the menu. Guests are also welcome to simply skip the official program and sign up for any spa offering on a one-off basis.
And after a relaxing day in the spa (or by the beach), guests can continue to feel indulged with sone of the best food on the island. At Ta Khai, which means “fishing net,” you will find an authentic menu developed by chef couple Khun Nun and Khun Yai. The menu is seasonal and features local fishermen’s daily catch and sustainably sourced ingredients. Ta Khai’s own organic herb and vegetable garden provides additional ingredients. Red Sauce is the place to go for authentic Italian cuisine. The pasta is homemade and features favorites such as lasagna and more creative interpretations, including Phuket lobster linguine. The veal Milanese is outstanding, and the pan-fried snapper is “Asaya” approved.
It is hard not to feel more relaxed surrounded by all these wellness options and so much natural beauty.