That thought popped into my mind as I walked past the gym at the Four Seasons in Koh Samui (and yes, before you ask, that's exactly where the forthcoming season of White Lotus was shot). Why would you waste your time pounding away indoors - no matter how great the view when you could just as easily be walking on the beach or hiking up the verdant hills that dot the resort? Surely combining aerobic activity with some sightseeing is the way to go while on holiday?
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