Harpers Bazaar - Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary, Thailand
January 2010
Sanctuaries for Body & Soul
From remote wilderness lodges to exotic A-list hideaways, these exceptional retreats offer chic tranquility, espertise and awe-inspiring setting that still the mind and lift the spirits.
by Catherine Fairweather
BEST FOR INNER PEACE
Kamalaya, Thailand
Created around an ancient monk's cave once used as a spiritual retreat, Kamalaya, on Koh Samui, has become the place for A-listers and workaholics looking to slow down and de-stress. its varied programmes and excellent yoga have brought many a burnt-out basket case back to life.
The location alone is conducive to good health and sanity, with a white-sand beach, waterfalls and lotus-studded pools providing lovely relaxation spots. The accommodation - simply furnished villas built into the hillside, or bumping up against the shoreline - has been devsied to exploit epic views of the blue horizon.
Seven nights, from £1,900, a person full board, including a three-day Relax & Renew Spa Programme, flights and transfers, with Wellbeing Escapes (0845 602 6202, www.wellbeingescapes.co.uk).
