"Best for a dose of Vitamin D "In December, The Standard opened an outpost in Hua Hin, a seaside city just a few hours from bustling Bangkok. With 171 rooms and suites and 28 pool villas, the property—The Standard’s first in Thailand—has all the usual offerings the playful brand is known for, from colorful decor to a lively pool scene. But it’s also big on the wellness front. The spa is focused on integrative medicine, with an emphasis on meditation, breathwork, and energy healing practices (think vibrational sound bowl ceremonies and crystal and quartz-infused oils). Thai-inspired massages are also a highlight, of course, though the standout must-try treatment is the DIY Mud Lounge, where you lather yourself with healing essential-oil-infused clay and sunbathe on the private beachfront lawn. Like most Standard hotels, the food is tasty, too, with a mix of Thai, Italian and American bites, plus a juice bar for living the green life. And for a true Thai fitness experience, head to the gym, where there are all sorts of workout classes taught by local instructors, from Muay Thai boxing to tai chi."
