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Places to travel for keeping fit this year by KAYAK.sg
Travel search engine KAYAK.sg reveals the top destinations and resorts in Asia to stay in shape and focus on fitness goals.
It can be challenging to keep up a fitness routine while travelling. Luckily, hotels and resorts in Asia are increasingly making spa and fitness facilities a priority, much to the delight of fitness fans. For those seeking a healthy holiday this spring, the travel experts at KAYAK.sg have compiled a list of the top 5 Asian countries with the highest percentage of hotels providing spa and fitness facilities, and the best time to travel to each.
| Top 5 Asian countries with the most spa and fitness hotels |
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| Country | Rank | |
| China | 1 | |
| India | 2 | |
| Thailand | 3 | |
| Indonesia | 4 | |
| Vietnam | 5 |
For Singapore travellers wanting to take a holiday while sticking to their wellness routines or simply kick-start a healthier lifestyle, the resorts recommended by KAYAK.sg will provide a well-balanced holiday experience. Visit incredible India, check out culturally rich Indonesia and Thailand, or travel to the beautiful countryside outside Kuala Lumpur, all while keeping up with those set fitness goals.
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Top 5 spa and fitness hotels in Asia selected by KAYAK.sg and the best time to travel in Q2 of 2016 |
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| Destination | Resort | Best month to travel | Starting airfare per traveller (SGD) |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | The Chateau Spa & Organic Wellness Resort | May | 47 |
| Phuket, Thailand | Thanyapura Sports Hotel | June | 121 |
| Bali, Indonesia | Como Shambhala Estate | May | 141 |
| Kerala, India | Kumarakom Lake Resort | June | 202 |
| Koh Samui, Thailand | Kamalaya Koh Samui | June | 381 |
The Chateau Spa & Organic Wellness Resort, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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This award-winning spa and wellness retreat offers a range of health and beauty treatments by certified therapists, nutritionists, fitness trainers and doctors. The Chateau is home to the first European concept spa in Asia, with steam, sauna and aroma hydro-pool facilities. Set on an 18-hole golf course and adjacent to lakes and gardens, travellers can work up an appetite exploring the grounds and then tuck into a gourmet organic meal prepared by the resort’s chefs.
Thanyapura Sports Hotel, Phuket, Thailand
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For serious fitness buffs, this dedicated sports and health complex just 20 minutes from Phuket’s best beaches and the island’s international airport is the place to be. Whether training for a particular sporting event or just wanting to inject a little extra coaching to get new inspiration into the usual fitness routine, this sprawling 23-hectare fitness site framed by the green mountains of Phuket National Park has it all for fitness fanatics. The award-winning organic restaurant invites athletes to balance their work routines with healthy meals.
Como Shambhala Estate, Bali, Indonesia
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This beautiful Art Deco resort near Sangeh Monkey Forest is kitted out with plenty of recreational facilities for active travellers. Guests can take advantage of the resort’s health club, swim in the outdoor pool or have a tennis match on the outdoor courts. The resort also features an on-site Ayurvedic doctor who can customise a detox, yoga or meditation program. Muscle soreness from the day’s activities can be eased with a soak in the spa tub in the privacy of the individual guestrooms.
Kumarakom Lake Resort, Kerala, India
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India is a great place to explore holistic treatments while enjoying healthy and delicious food. India’s southwestern state of Kerala, with its laid-back vibe, high literacy rate and some of the subcontinent’s most delicious cuisine, is the perfect destination to try one of the region’s famous Ayurvedic treatments, which are said to heal, restore and rejuvenate the body. The beautiful spa at Kumarakom Lake Resort offers Ayurvedic massage, body treatments and facials. To stay active, travellers can take a lap in one of the resort’s two outdoor swimming pools, work out in the well-equipped health club or rent a bicycle and explore the area around the lake.
Kamalaya Koh Samui, Koh Samui, Thailand
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This wellness sanctuary and holistic spa on the tropical island of Koh Samui is the perfect retreat for health-conscious travellers seeking a bit of rest and relaxation. Natural beauty health specialists and fitness teachers are on hand for consultations and treatments. Guests finding it hard to choose can participate in a wellness consultation, designed to help create the ideal experience. The resort’s facilities include an infrared sauna, steam cavern, indoor lap pool, plunge pools, yoga pavilion and gym.
This article was contributed by KAYAK.sg. Flight prices quoted are per person and are subject to change; availability may be limited and offers may no longer be available.
