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Chiva-som, Thailand

One of the first wellness retreats in the world when it opened in Hua Hin, south of Bangkok, in 1997, Chiva-som International Health Resort is known for its extensive list of relaxation and holistic therapies. After a renovation last year presided over by US architect Ed Tuttle, the resort has introduced 13 new treatments to aid specific health issues, from stressrelated symptoms to high blood pressure, migraines and even cancer. chivasom.com