Switzerland is known for its spas and wellness resorts, so much so that Hollywood stars used to disappear for a discreet wellness retreat there and emerge looking thoroughly refreshed. Since the turn of the 20th century, its wellness industry has catered to discerning medical wellness tourists. The Swiss tourism board even advertised Switzerland as the sanatorium of the world in the 1940s.
Thanks to unspoilt alpine views, clean air and water, and thermal springs known for their curative properties, the number of resorts and guests have mushroomed. These typically combine a hotel, a health spa, medical facilities, restaurants and bars set high up in the mountains or somewhere with stunning lakeside views.
Swiss resorts uniquely blend luxurious pampering with high standards of innovative medical care for wellness programmes, aesthetic treatments and comprehensive medical check-ups. The best part about the country is the ease of connectivity – most resorts are less than an hour away from the airport. Plus, Switzerland is a VTL-designated country and doesn’t require pre-departure or on-arrival testing (at print time).
CLINIQUE LA PRAIRIE
Located in Montreux with a view of the Alps on the shores of Lake Leman near the vineyards of Lavaux, the ultra-luxurious Clinique La Prairie was founded in 1931 by Professor Paul Niehans, a pioneer in the science of longevity. Over the years, the resort has established itself as a world-renowned medical clinic with five-star hospital facilities, advanced medical equipment, and a medical team of over 50 specialists.
This story is from the January - February 2022 edition of The PEAK Singapore.
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