Five best detox vacation spots in Asia

COMO Shambhala Estate

Where: Ubud, Bali
‘Stay in one of the breathtaking, tree-house like suites, perched high above the Balinese rainforest. Geared to promote renewed well-being on bodily and spiritual levels, this destination spa offers the very best in every conceivable Asian-inspired healing treatment and technique. Serving some of the most energising, interesting and tasty ‘living’ and cooked food on the island, Glow restaurant uses organic, local produce where possible.’ (www.cse.com.bz)

Dwarika’s Hotel

Where: Kathmandu, Nepal
‘Dwarika’s is an oasis of peace in which to escape the madness of Kathmandu. Stay in one of the traditionally furnished, spacious and beautifully appointed guestrooms. The Pancho Kosha spa uses purely local Himalayan ingredients. Krishnarpan Restaurant has become the fine-dining haunt of visiting celebrities to the kingdom (the gargoyle-like fountains were inaugurated by none other than Britain’s Prince Charles). It offers six- to 22-course dinners, each of which reflects the fascinating tastes and traditions of Nepali cuisine, made with organic vegetables from the hotel’s own farm.’ (www.dwarikas.com)

Chakrabongse House

Where: Bangkok, Thailand
‘A massage at Wat Po Temple is rather like having one on the platform of the London underground at rush hour but it’s the real thing. Strangely enough, if you can catch your breath and relax during the heavenly but sometimes painful treatment the surrounding bustle becomes a soothing hum. If this is just too much of a good thing, run back to Chakrabongse House and ask them to order a masseur for you! Overlooking the river, the six-suite Chakrabongse House, the former residence of a member of the Thai royal family, is located in the heart of the Old City near Wat Po Temple. The outstanding chef at Chakrabongse House will whip up a special vegan or vegetarian Thai feast for you without even a whiff of nam pla (salty, fermented fish sauce)!’ (www.watpomassage.com and www.thaivillas.com)

Aramsa Spa

Where: Sentosa Island, Singapore
‘This is the only spa in the heart of Singapore to offer an extensive menu of spa treatments in treatment rooms that really do look on to beautifully landscaped gardens. The Green Room is the only ‘living food’ restaurant in Singapore. The menu features my very unique and carefully balanced ‘rawfully good’ dishes featuring South-East Asian flavours, which are designed to complement Asmara Spa treatments and introduce intrepid locals to the joys of living food!’ (www.aramsaspas.com)

Soneva Fushi

Where: Maldives
‘This was the original luxury hotel in the Maldives, which paved the way for all the others. The resort takes environmental issues very seriously. The outstanding range of ‘Slow-Life’ spa treatments here captures the very essence of Six Senses and was created by charismatic owners Sonu and Eva Shivdasani. Fresh in the Garden is a paradise for creating and enjoying ‘living’ or cooked vegan and vegetarian dishes. When I guest chef there, I can harvest fresh herbs, vegetables and even mushrooms from the underground mushroom house just before I need them!’ (www.sixsenses.com)