Coconut Dream: A Koh Samui Wellness Journey

Local ingredients and time-tested techniques lie at the heart of the best spa journeys – truly transformative rituals that draw on ancient knowledge and proven practices to soothe and restore. In tropical climes and beyond, the coconut remains the staple of many spa journeys, its healing powers and wellness benefits proven beyond doubt.

Rich in antioxidants and fatty acids that soothe and heal the skin, it is the perfect accompaniment to many massage methods. Its effectiveness as a sunblock and moisturiser has made it  invaluable to travellers in tropical climes. 

Take the quintessential tropical island – Koh Samui in southern Thailand. Not so long ago adventurous travellers used coconut boats to reach this idyllic island, one of the few ways of getting there at the time. Naturally, the coconut remains an integral part of daily life on the island and the wellness experiences you’ll find there.

Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort’s Coconut Dream spa experience – an ancient Thai treatment inspired by the island’s healing traditions – uses all the restorative and rejuvenating powers of coconut. The treatment begins with a calming foot washing ritual. After, your therapist assists you to place the soles of your feet on two halves of a coconut. This massages the various pressure points in the feet and gives her insight into where to concentrate the massage. 

Next comes the ‘coconut tapping’ ritual, where sticks of coconut wood are tapped along the limbs, stimulating the body for the massage that follows. Thai and Western traditions combine for the massage itself, bringing deep relaxation and release from stress.

Experience this and more transformative treatments that draw on the unique healing powers of the coconut at Anantara Spa at Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort.