Thursday, October 05, 2006

Relaxing Day in Hua Hin

Slept in today until 9:30! That was glorious. Went for breakfast and checked out the Earth Spa at the Hideaway. It's a series of earthen structures variously enclosing steam, massage, yoga rooms and a pillow-lined "chill-out" room. It was in the chill out room where we mulled the spa menu for what we'd do tomorrow...

In the afternoon, I dutifully headed out to make a site inspection of the Chiva Som spa resort in town - definitely worth it. This is a property focused entirely on cleansing and rejuvination. Alcohol and smoking are strongly discouraged. It's a first rate sanctuary with world class facilities. I met with the GM Paul, who gave me lots of insight. Chiva Som is a place where one goes to detoxify using an organic approach incorporating legitimate scientific support - all in ultimate comfort. I'd love to come back for three weeks!

In the evening we met the GM of the Hideaway for a drink before making our way into town for dinner. Stopped at the Sofitel Resort for a quick look before dinner at a swell Thai-Western fusion restaurant on the beach called Let's Sea. The owners were feverishly completing a modest hotel complex off the beach in time for high season, so there were almost no guests at the restaurant. Excellent meal. We headed home for another solid night of sleep before our spa day!

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