Cathay Pacific's Cathay Members’ Choice Awards 2024: Asia’s most innovative wellness experience

Welcome to the Cathay Pacific's Cathay Members’ Choice Awards: our flagship awards which celebrate everything that makes the world so amazing – as voted for by you, our global community of members. Discover the winner that captured your hearts – and your votes – as well as the contenders that made it to the shortlist. 

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Winner: Kamalaya, Koh Samui, Thailand

Ever wondered what makes you truly unique? Kamalaya wellness sanctuary on Koh Samui offers cutting-edge epigenetic testing, which can provide insights into how your lifestyle and environment impacts your gene expression. Here, expert practitioners analyse the results, then tailor a retreat to your needs. In addition to personalised treatments, you’ll also enjoy custom schedules, meals and trainers – all designed to help you make the most out of the experience. 

Ananda in the Himalayas, Rishikesh, India

Famed for its spirituality and profound natural beauty, Rishikesh city sits at the foot of the majestic Himalayas overlooking the sacred Ganges River. It’s here, in the birthplace of yoga, that you’ll find Ananda in the Himalayas . Set in a former palace estate overlooking the lower Himalayas, the award-winning wellness retreat provides a wide range of experiences, such as yoga, meditation and forest walks, alongside industry-leading spa therapies that combine traditional Ayurvedic healing practices with modern techniques. 

RAKxa Integrative Wellness, Bangkok, Thailand

Housed on an island along the Chao Phraya riverbank, RAKxa Integrative Wellness is a tranquil oasis just outside of bustling Bangkok. Billing itself as the world's first fully integrated medical, aesthetic and holistic wellness retreat, RAKxa takes inspiration from ancient wisdom merged with cutting-edge medicine, promising guests a personalised healing journey. Hormone tests, IV vitamin drips, DNA analysis, Botox, cupping, acupuncture, deep-tissue massage, aqua aerobics, yoga, Pilates... it’s a one-stop shop for wellness and transformation.

Chiva-Som, Hua Hin, Thailand

One of the world’s top-rated destination spas, Chiva-Som in Hua Hin is renowned for its transformative health practices. Just a three-hour drive from Bangkok, this picturesque beachside retreat offers six wellness modalities: spa, holistic health, fitness, physiotherapy, aesthetic beauty and nutrition. With nearly 200 sessions and treatments available, it’s no wonder this spa is seen as a pioneer in comprehensive wellness. 

Nihi Sumba, Sumba, Indonesia 

Considered one of the world’s best hotels, Nihi Sumba is a must-visit for wellness enthusiasts. This rustic luxury retreat on the island of Sumba has evolved from a surf shack into a five-star haven with spacious villas, infinity pools and butler service. For something unique, try their signature Spa Safari, which starts off with a trek through rice paddies and local villages, followed by hours of refreshing spa treatments and breakfast on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean.