Elite Traveler Summer 2024

CLINIQUE LA PRAIRIE, SWITZERLAND

Sitting pretty on the shores of Lake Geneva, Clinique La Prairie has won a slew of awards and is renowned the world over for its longevity programs. The clinic itself has a history spanning nearly a century; longevity is truly woven into its foundations. Founded in 1931 by Dr Paul Niehans, it quickly gained a sterling reputation for its cellular therapy treatments. Dr Niehans’s pioneering work in this fi eld quickly attracted interest from royal families and world leaders seeking to look and feel younger. There is a complete menu of state-of-the-art medical aesthetic treatments and techniques available, including treatments for fat burning, anti-cellulite body sculpting, facial lifting and fi rming, body wraps and scrubs, and traditional body treatments. There are specialist therapists for medical/osteopathic body treatments, such as Ortho-Bionomy, craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation. Other specialist treatments include Ayurvedic therapies, photostimulation using LED and infrared therapy to treat cellulite, acne, hair loss and depression, and to program’s approach to cell regeneration and immune defense, then turns it up a notch with a highly medical approach to regenerate the brain, heart, circadian rhythm, skin, metabolism, immunity and microbiota. Every detail is considered (including limousine service) — the program includes a number of consultations and medical checkups (including a dental panoramic and a CT scan with calcium score), a DNA microbiota assessment, dental checkup, cardiovascular assessment and antioxidant injections. Price on request. Contact reservation@laprairie.ch, +41 219 893 311, cliniquelaprairie.com provide detoxi fi cation. THE ONE TO BOOK Created on-site by Dr Paul Niehans, the Revitalisation is a popular program and a favorite among the world’s rich and powerful. The Revitalisation Premium uses the Revitalisation

CHIVA-SOM, THAILAND When the resort’s name means ‘haven of life’ you can be fairly certain that you’re in for a rejuvenating experience. Chiva-Som can be found on the Gulf of Thailand in the royal town of Hua Hin, and it sits almost directly above the beach — a tranquil setting if ever there was one. When the resort fi rst opened in 1995, it was a pioneering concept; former minister Boonchu Rojanastien dismantled his beachfront holiday home to build a sanctuary focused on wellness (his motto was “Above all, enjoy your life”). Fast forward almost 30 years and the multi-award-winning resort is considered one of the premier destination spas in the world. The treatments are plentiful, and all programs are designed to be integrated into guests’ lives long after they leave the resort. Every retreat is created by taking elements from the resort’s six wellness principles: physiotherapy, holistic health, nutrition, fi tness, spa and aesthetic beauty. Each guest has a wellness advisor who will monitor progress and is available throughout their stay. There are also more specialist treatments, such as the Cell Vitality retreat, which has been created to support those who are in remission or have recovered from cancer, and the Cranial Relief retreat to help those su ff ering from migraines and severe headaches. THE ONE TO BOOK The Ageing Well retreat addresses the fact that, while we all age, we can do it better. The seven-night program includes spine mobilization, bone density exercise, sleep enhancement sessions (including a naturopathic consultation and biofeedback rebalance) and Gyrotonic (a movement method that stimulates the nervous system, increasing range of motion and improving strength and e ffi ciency). It can be customized but includes some of the same core treatments. Longer stays are available, too. From $1,100 per night. Contact reservations@chivasom.com, +66 325 365 36, chivasom.com