Pioneering a new kind of wellbeing holiday

There was a time when a holiday meant lying on a beach for two weeks relaxing, perhaps with some pampering spa treatments to complete the experience; in today’s climate this is no longer enough, and increasingly discerning, time poor travellers want more from their valuable time away.

DC one, a world-class dental practice with clinics in Bangkok and Phuket, is responding by providing a new kind of wellbeing holiday.

Just as ‘destination spa’ has come into the mainstream to refer to a place where health and wellbeing are addressed holistically, destination dentistry is poised to offer a similar experience: turning the traditional ‘medical tourism’ approach on its head by integrating dental treatments into a broader wellbeing holiday experience.

Thailand is rapidly gaining a reputation for excellence in dentistry and is becoming known as a destination where an exotic beach holiday or cultural experience can be combined with good-value dental treatment carried out to the highest standards. DC one offers a full spectrum of cosmetic dentistry to enable travellers to undertake enhancements in relaxing surroundings whilst making the most of some of the world’s finest dental care, to ensure they return home looking and feeling fabulous.

Offering of state-of-the art equipment and a team of internationally qualified practitioners, DC one’s Bangkok practice services wealthy Thai society, the high profile ex-pat business community and their families, as well as members of the US, Canadian and several European embassies, who use the clinic as a regional centre for any of their personnel requiring dental care.

The second clinic, DC one Med Spa Phuket is located in the smart Boat Lagoon development, shares its ethos and commitment to excellence. Set in tropical gardens on this beautiful resort island, DC one Med Spa consists of three specialised service centres: world class dentistry at the DC One Dental Clinic, dermatology and non-surgical facial procedures at the Face 2 Face Skin and Aesthetic Centre; and a wellness spa.

Treatments which can be carried out in just one visit, such as teeth whitening and computerised ceramic restorations and crowns (using Cerec 3DTM technology) are popular with short-stay visitors from overseas in search of the ultimate pampering holiday; more extensive work such as veneers can be undertaken as a ‘twin centre’ holiday, with initial consultation in Bangkok, allowing time to enjoy the city’s rich culture, excellent shopping and buzzing nightlife.

On arrival in Phuket, X-rays and consultation notes will have been sent electronically and any preliminary work will have been carried out by the team to ensure procedures are executed efficiently, effectively and to the highest standards, allowing clients maximum time to enjoy the stunning beaches and attractions of this tropical paradise.

DC one has partnered with a number of carefully selected hotels to host clients throughout their trip and ensure a flawless experience from start to finish. The ultra-chic Sukhothai, a stylish luxury bolthole in the centre of Bangkok, offers outstanding contemporary design and impeccable service and has become known by style cognoscenti as the place to stay in Bangkok. Hotel partners for DC one Med Spa Phuket include The Chedi, a tranquil beachfront property boasting spacious accommodation in luxury cottages; and Paresa, a stunning ultra-luxe cliff top development due to open in July 2009.

Tropical Locations (tropical-locations.com) offers luxury holidays throughout Thailand and currently offers a nine night package incorporating eight nights at The Chedi Phuket and one night at The Sukhothai Bangkok. Prices start from £1,075 per person, based on two sharing accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis.

Package includes four complimentary nights at The Chedi Phuket (saving £249 per person); return flights from London to Bangkok and onward to Phuket with Thai Airways International; and return airport transfers. Valid for travel from 1 July to 31 October 2009 (excluding 10 July to 15 August).

Tropical Locations can refer clients to DC one Bangkok and DC one MedSpa Phuket for consultations, cleaning and teeth whitening treatments.

For more information visit dc-one.com.