Welcoming the arrival of the Year of the Tiger, Chiva-Som in Hua Hin, Thailand, extends its invitation to join the resort's exclusive New Year's Eve gala celebrations. Guests will be treated to an evening of live music and a decadent wellness dinner themed around the resort's commitment to sustainability in the wellness industry.

Enjoy poolside mocktails followed by an indulgent yet healthy international wellness dinner at the resort's Taste of Siam restaurant. Guests will also have the opportunity to join a glass blowing workshop, with a beautiful glass tiger souvenir to take home. Count your way down to 2022 with an exclusive performance by a local choir and live band entertainment.

If you just want to relax this holiday, Chiva-Som has launched four new retreats for 2022, recognising the importance of maintaining a healthy immune system and proactively addressing guests' changing needs.

First is the 'Immune Resilience' retreat incorporates nutrient-rich cuisine, detoxifying treatments and mindful exercise to naturally boost the body's defences, while the 'Gut Health' retreat consists of a personalised meal programme that places natural ingredients, probiotics and fibre at the forefront to restore the integrity of the gut microbiome.

You can also try its 'Nature's Embrace' that emphasises the healing effects of nature, with outdoor activities to rebalance the body and mind, or 'Senior Wellness' that builds on gentle exercise, a nutritious diet and quality sleep enhancement to increase energy levels, cognitive function, stability and mobility.

The new online Chiva-Som Boutique now offers a selection of beautifully crafted lifestyle gifts and wellness sets, with delivery worldwide, for those looking to give the gift of wellness this Christmas. The resort's gift cards make the ideal present for loved ones and can be redeemed for anything at the online boutique.

You can choose the Pure Relaxation gift set that includes Chiva-Som's supremely comfortable Tai Chi pajamas, an AYU sleep spray, and an aroma candle priced at THB 2,300. Alternatively, you can also opt for the Rest and Relax gift set that includes three aroma candles and three AYU sleep sprays for THB 3,000. 

Centered on wellness

Since 1995, the award-winning Chiva-Som has pioneered transformative wellness practises to global acclaim with its commitment to an innovative, holistic approach. The resort team expertly balances mind, body and spirit continues to this day with its flagship resort in Hua Hin, Thailand, and the latest addition to the Chiva-Som family, Zulal Wellness Resort in Khasooma, Qatar.

Guests can enjoy their journey thoroughly, guided by knowledgeable and caring staff who address their goals with the unique heart of Chiva-Som hospitality. Staying true to its title of being the first winner of top destination spa resort in the world by Condé Nast Traveler's 2021 Readers' Choice Awards, Chiva-Som's approach to wellness extends to the wider community, with educational opportunities and global sustainability initiatives at the core of everything they do.

With its unique synergy of indigenous traditions and evidence-based wellness, Chiva-Som partners with guests on highly personalised wellness journeys focused on complete lifestyle transformation. At the new Zulal Wellness Resort, these extend to the entire family so everyone can have a taste of optimal, bespoke wellness that lies at the heart of each Chiva-Som experience.

Now is the perfect time to visit Chiva-Som as Thailand welcomes fully vaccinated international guests from a constantly expanding list of approved countries. Travellers may visit either via the Exemption from Quarantine (Test & Go) entry scheme, or the 'Living in the Blue Zone' sandbox after applying for a Thailand Pass via https://tp.consular.go.th/. Visitors must show a negative RT-PCR test from within the last 72 hours upon arrival.