While being escorted to one of the sixty-one pool villas at Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket, you may be struck by the fragrant plants that line the walkways of this new retreat, just a five-minute boat ride from Phuket. But this is only an introduction to the bounty that awaits you.
The spa's Asian-themed therapies make ample use of local resources, from the sesame oil in the Shirodhara Ayurvedic treatment to the Karangasem salts, which prepare feet for a Balinese massage. Thai produce takes center stage in the twenty-acre resort's raw-food dining spot overlooking stunning Phangnga Bay; in those waters, guests can partake in kayak jaunts amid mangroves or quiet dips in the waves.
All this sumptuous beauty is attracting local royalty: the crown prince of Thailand recently returned for his second visit. Spend a few days reshaping your body and spirit and you'll be plotting your return too. Doubles from $700, all-inclusive. 800-591-7480; sixsenses.com.
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