{"id":18146,"date":"2025-04-07T17:37:37","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T09:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/?p=18146"},"modified":"2025-04-15T10:10:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T02:10:07","slug":"what-makes-thailand-the-wellness-capital-of-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/what-makes-thailand-the-wellness-capital-of-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Why Thailand is the Wellness Capital of the World"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Besides its <a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/thai-food-a-fabulous-fusion-of-flavours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">delicious food<\/a> and exciting nightlife, Thailand is synonymous world-over with the concept of <a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/revive-the-senses-with-an-elite-havens-wellness-package-in-phuket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wellness<\/a>. Be it relaxation through massages or the adrenaline-fuelled&nbsp;glow after a round of <a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/muay-thai-thailands-national-sport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Muay Thai<\/a>, holidays in Thailand are best remembered for indulgence in wellness activities.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you stay in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/thailand-private-villas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>private villa<\/strong><\/a>, you artfully manage to distance yourself from the crowds. Also, you get to enjoy exclusive use of the villa\u2019s facilities and the entire property. And while you are ensconced within this luxurious abode, what if we brought the best of Thailand\u2019s wellness offerings to your safe haven instead of you having to venture out? Sounds dreamy, doesn\u2019t it? <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are the top 5 reasons why Thailand is regarded as the wellness capital of the world. Once you\u2019re through with this list, we assure you that you\u2019ll want to book a luxury villa stay in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/phuket-rental-villas\/thailand-villas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Phuket<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/koh-samui-rental-villas\/thailand-villas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Koh Samui<\/a> at the soonest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>1. Thailand wellness starts with a Thai massage<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As much as we love aromatherapy massages, the <a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/thai-massage-phuket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thai massage<\/a> is more of a workout than a lullaby. Expect the therapist to work your body using a series of stretches. They will use firm pressure to loosen the knots in your muscles. Depending on the choice of therapy, you may be allowed to remain clothed in loose clothing. Rest assured, you will walk out of the massage with renewed <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">vigour<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-large wp-image-18147\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02473-scaled-e1613379435490-1024x576.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02473-scaled-e1613379435490-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02473-scaled-e1613379435490-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02473-scaled-e1613379435490-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02473-scaled-e1613379435490-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02473-scaled-e1613379435490-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02473-scaled-e1613379435490-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02473-scaled-e1613379435490-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02473-scaled-e1613379435490-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02473-scaled-e1613379435490-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02473-scaled-e1613379435490-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02473-scaled-e1613379435490-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02473-scaled-e1613379435490-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02473-scaled-e1613379435490-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02473-scaled-e1613379435490-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02473-scaled-e1613379435490-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02473-scaled-e1613379435490.jpg 2560w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>2. Muay Thai for an adrenaline rush<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s nothing like a workout session to give you an inner glow, one that you can\u2019t get with any amount of make-up. And few workouts are as exhilarating as Muay Thai, more popularly known as Thai kickboxing. We can arrange for Muay Thai instructors to come to your villa and give you lessons to get the blood pumping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-large wp-image-18149\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC01216-scaled-e1613379703790-1024x576.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC01216-scaled-e1613379703790-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC01216-scaled-e1613379703790-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC01216-scaled-e1613379703790-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC01216-scaled-e1613379703790-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC01216-scaled-e1613379703790-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC01216-scaled-e1613379703790-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC01216-scaled-e1613379703790-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC01216-scaled-e1613379703790-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC01216-scaled-e1613379703790-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC01216-scaled-e1613379703790-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC01216-scaled-e1613379703790-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC01216-scaled-e1613379703790-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC01216-scaled-e1613379703790-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC01216-scaled-e1613379703790-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC01216-scaled-e1613379703790-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC01216-scaled-e1613379703790.jpg 2560w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>3. Foot massages galore<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ever seen those rows of foot massage spas that line the streets of every self-respecting Thai tourist destination? There\u2019s a reason for their popularity. When you don\u2019t have time for a full massage, a foot massage is just the answer. Kneading strokes relax not just your feet but your entire body as pressure points for various parts of our body are located in the soles of our feet. A foot massage can be a life-changing experience, especially after a long day of shopping!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-large wp-image-18150\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/conscious-design-Xu-4rcRvjX0-unsplash-scaled-e1613379774783-1024x576.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/conscious-design-Xu-4rcRvjX0-unsplash-scaled-e1613379774783-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/conscious-design-Xu-4rcRvjX0-unsplash-scaled-e1613379774783-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/conscious-design-Xu-4rcRvjX0-unsplash-scaled-e1613379774783-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/conscious-design-Xu-4rcRvjX0-unsplash-scaled-e1613379774783-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/conscious-design-Xu-4rcRvjX0-unsplash-scaled-e1613379774783-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/conscious-design-Xu-4rcRvjX0-unsplash-scaled-e1613379774783-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/conscious-design-Xu-4rcRvjX0-unsplash-scaled-e1613379774783-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/conscious-design-Xu-4rcRvjX0-unsplash-scaled-e1613379774783-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/conscious-design-Xu-4rcRvjX0-unsplash-scaled-e1613379774783-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/conscious-design-Xu-4rcRvjX0-unsplash-scaled-e1613379774783-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/conscious-design-Xu-4rcRvjX0-unsplash-scaled-e1613379774783-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/conscious-design-Xu-4rcRvjX0-unsplash-scaled-e1613379774783-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/conscious-design-Xu-4rcRvjX0-unsplash-scaled-e1613379774783-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/conscious-design-Xu-4rcRvjX0-unsplash-scaled-e1613379774783-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/conscious-design-Xu-4rcRvjX0-unsplash-scaled-e1613379774783-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/conscious-design-Xu-4rcRvjX0-unsplash-scaled-e1613379774783.jpg 2560w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>4. Yoga with a view<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Though <a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/elite-talk-with-jack-farras-of-yoga-republic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">yoga<\/a> has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, it is in the picturesque islands of Thailand that it finds its voice. Imagine performing&nbsp;<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">surya<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;namaskar<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> amidst tropical greens in your clifftop garden while gazing at sea views, or right on the beach with the sand stretching out as far as the eye can see. Sold? We figured as much.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-large wp-image-18148\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC00151-scaled-e1613379590101-1024x576.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC00151-scaled-e1613379590101-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC00151-scaled-e1613379590101-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC00151-scaled-e1613379590101-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC00151-scaled-e1613379590101-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC00151-scaled-e1613379590101-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC00151-scaled-e1613379590101-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC00151-scaled-e1613379590101-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC00151-scaled-e1613379590101-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC00151-scaled-e1613379590101-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC00151-scaled-e1613379590101-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC00151-scaled-e1613379590101-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC00151-scaled-e1613379590101-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC00151-scaled-e1613379590101-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC00151-scaled-e1613379590101-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC00151-scaled-e1613379590101-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC00151-scaled-e1613379590101.jpg 2560w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>&nbsp;5. Warm smiles and friendly hospitality<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nothing spoils a wellness experience more than impersonal staff or surly therapists. The people of Thailand are known for their warm hospitality and you will find yourself succumbing to their genuine warmth. A relaxed mind is the first step for a relaxed body.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-large wp-image-18152\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Waimarie-Fresh-seafood-BBQ-scaled-e1613379998923-1024x576.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Waimarie-Fresh-seafood-BBQ-scaled-e1613379998923-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Waimarie-Fresh-seafood-BBQ-scaled-e1613379998923-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Waimarie-Fresh-seafood-BBQ-scaled-e1613379998923-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Waimarie-Fresh-seafood-BBQ-scaled-e1613379998923-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Waimarie-Fresh-seafood-BBQ-scaled-e1613379998923-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Waimarie-Fresh-seafood-BBQ-scaled-e1613379998923-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Waimarie-Fresh-seafood-BBQ-scaled-e1613379998923-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Waimarie-Fresh-seafood-BBQ-scaled-e1613379998923-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Waimarie-Fresh-seafood-BBQ-scaled-e1613379998923-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Waimarie-Fresh-seafood-BBQ-scaled-e1613379998923-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Waimarie-Fresh-seafood-BBQ-scaled-e1613379998923-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Waimarie-Fresh-seafood-BBQ-scaled-e1613379998923-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Waimarie-Fresh-seafood-BBQ-scaled-e1613379998923-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Waimarie-Fresh-seafood-BBQ-scaled-e1613379998923-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Waimarie-Fresh-seafood-BBQ-scaled-e1613379998923-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Waimarie-Fresh-seafood-BBQ-scaled-e1613379998923.jpg 2560w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stay at an elite haven and allow us to bring the best of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/thailand-private-villas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thailand<\/a>\u2019s wellness to your private luxury villa\u2019s doorstep. 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