7 Super Indulgent Spa Staycations

1  CHIVA SOM INTERNATIONAL HEALTH RESORT, HUA HIN, THAILAND

You can literally hear a pin drop in this spacious resort located in Hua Hin, Thailand. the eternal youth retreat helps you regain youthful skin in a few days—expect consultations with us-trained dermatologists, spa meals, and a daily treatment per night stay and fitness and leisure activities.

think of it as a beauty boot camp to rejuvenate tired, aging skin. www.chivasom.com

2 UMA PUNAKHA BY COMO, BHUTAN

Views from this luxury lodge at the end of the lush punakha valley are nothing short of a picturesque painting with an endless roll of hills, valleys and fine skies. dip into a traditional bhutan hot stone bath that employs cracked and steamed river rocks to release key minerals for deep-set aches in the body. Then, finish off with the long, calming strokes of a como shambhala massage as you watch the sun fade into darkness. www.comohotels.com/umapunakha

3 NIRA SPA AT SHANTI MAURICE, MAURITIUS

Nira spa boasts 75,000 sq feet of invigorating indulgence. its ancient regimes of ayurveda and yoga are perfectly matched with indulgences like hydrotherapy and body polishes. However, if you were to pick one treatment only, go for their tibetan sound massage, a cacophony of tibetan singing bowls, body butter and aromatherapy oils—you’ll feel as if you were transported to a whole other universe. www.shantimaurice.com

4 THE SPA BY THALGO FRANCE AT THE SUN SIYAM IRU FUSHI, MALDIVES

Embrace the unique selection of therapies through generations of chinese medical practitioners and local maldivian healers at this gorgeous resort that boasts a panoramic ocean view.  Try their three-day wellness retreat for a slew of amazing treatments like hydropherapy, massages and facial therapies, as well as shirodhara treats. www.thesunsiyam.com/irufushi

5 JIVA SPA, MUMBAI, INDIA

The Taj Wellington Mews in South Mumbai is a breathtaking oasis in the hectic city—expect gorgeous landscaped gardens and charming water fountains in this grand spa. The sushupti treatment indulges your skin in a natural blend of green gram flour, honey and fresh cream wrap, a floral milky bath,

nourishing body massage and essential oil facial. www.tajhotels.com/jivaspas

6 VAI SPA AT VICEROY, MALDIVES

Spectacular is the word when gazing out at the impossibly blue, sparkling waters of the indian ocean and arabian sea. we could spend all day and night in vai spa—on one of the vai spa journeys that encompass a series of espa spa treatments and yoga sessions tailored to suit your needs. each journey includes a holistic consultation, healthy lunches and vitamin-rich juices. www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com

7 FOUR SEASONS TENTED CAMP GOLDEN TRIANGLE, THAILAND

The Golden Triangle is where the borders of Burma, Thailand and Laos meet and where you’re

surrounded with plantations, elephants and clear blue skies. after a day of adventure, relax with

the spa’s ruak ritual, a full-body massage using a combination of local herbal oils and natural bamboo   sticks to target deep-seated muscle tension. www.fourseasons.com/goldentriangle