Finding Serenity in Thailand at Kamalaya Koh Samui
Tuesday, September 10, 2013Sometimes, we just need a break from life. And what better place to do exactly that than the southern islands of Thailand? I found serenity in idyllic Koh Samui. I chose to stay at Kamalaya to rejuvenate my mind, body and spirit.
I was welcomed by my own personal chauffer upon arrival at the charming native hut-inspired KohSamui airport. We drove 45 minutes to the northern part of the island. Tucked away in the mountains is Kamalaya, an award winning luxury spa resort that was once a hideaway for no less than the Duchess of York.
I was warmly greeted by the General Manager and the reception team with their refreshing signature elixir. They prepared their best villa, a 2 bedroom, ocean view villa with its own pool for Lois and I. So they were really sad to hear that Lois couldn't fly out to Thailand. I would have loved to share this experience with my Sole Sister! I was glad to see that the schedule of activities was filled every hour from sunset meditation, yoga classes, aquaerobics, talk with healers, musical events and after dinner socials seven days a week.
• 60 minute Vital Essence Oil Massage
• 30 minute Traditional Asian Hand Massage
• 60 minute Traditional Asian Foot Massage
• 90 minute Traditional Thai Massage
• 60 minute Indian Head Massage
• 1 x 60 minute Lotus Scrub & Wrap
• 1 x 30 minute Chi Nei Tsang
The next few days that followed was nothing short of heaven! In between heavenly massages, I was treated to scrumptious meals at the restaurant all day.
The breakfast buffet had everything from all the grains and nuts that I badly needed in my diet, fresh raw honey, gluten free breads, fruits and healthy blended smoothies and freshly squeezed juices. I couldn’t decide whether the highlight of my trip was the spa treatments or the delicious nourishing food at the Soma restaurant.
-Fastest way: Fly from Manila to Bangkok (Round trip ticket about $300) Bangkok to Koh Samui with Silk Air (Round trip ticket about $100)
-Cheapest way: Fly from Manila to Bangkok (Roundtrip ticket about $300) From Bangkok, take a Lomprayah fastboat to Koh Samui (about THB 1,400 one way)
Namaste and special thanks to all the staff at Kamalaya Koh Samui! Dreaming of the day I can come back to your sanctuary.
Pampered in Paradise,
Sole Sis Adi
Adi escaped from the corporate life and her life now happily revolves around yoga, surfing and traveling. Her goal is to live an eco-friendly lifestyle and inspire those around her to do the same. She shares her AntiGravity and yoga practice everywhere she goes and dreams of building Secret Spot hostels in beautiful tropical destinations. Her goal is to speak Spanish and Indonesian by the end of the year! Follow Adi's adventures on wahineyoginitravels.blogspot.com
Adi escaped from the corporate life and her life now happily revolves around yoga, surfing and traveling. Her goal is to live an eco-friendly lifestyle and inspire those around her to do the same. She shares her AntiGravity and yoga practice everywhere she goes and dreams of building Secret Spot hostels in beautiful tropical destinations. Her goal is to speak Spanish and Indonesian by the end of the year! Follow Adi's adventures on wahineyoginitravels.blogspot.com
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I am sure these villas maintenance takes very much cost. There are beautifully maintained. Koh samui has no doubt wide range of awesome villas.
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