Phuket Detox Retreat at Amatara Wellness Resort: Cleanse, Rest and Reset by the Andaman Sea

The programme starts with an individual wellness consultation of 60 minutes, a physical analysis of 30 minutes, body composition and metabolic age testing, and a blood pressure check. From there you follow the detox plan you have booked, with a mid-stay follow-up consultation of 30 minutes and a departure consultation of 30 minutes before you fly home.

What you eat depends on which detox you pick. The diet-based programmes (Amatara Detox and Amatara Mind Detox) provide three healthy cuisine meals a day from a set detox menu. The juice-fasting option (Amatara Body Detox) replaces meals with juices. Specific treatments are added according to the package you choose, and the Amatara Detox and Amatara Body Detox include colonic hydrotherapy and other cleansing treatments respectively.

Accommodation is in your selected room category, and the resort's grounds include a day spa, a gym with classes, and a rooftop bar with views. Guests repeatedly mention the staff, the peace and quiet, and the villas with private pools. The property is remote enough that you will want a taxi for trips into Phuket town, which is roughly a 20 to 30 minute drive.

The detox is designed to rest the digestive system and support the organs of elimination. The resort lists the intended results as feeling lighter and more energised, kick-starting weight loss, improving metabolism, clearer skin, reduced appetite and cravings, better digestive function, less inflammation, and a refreshed mind with less stress. None of that is guaranteed, and the programme is not a substitute for medical care.

This is a good fit if you want a structured cleanse with clinical oversight in a five-star setting, and you are happy to spend most of the week on site. It is less suited to anyone hoping for a party scene or a packed excursion schedule. The nearest town is a drive away, and the point of the week is to slow down.

What's included

- Accommodation per your selected room category - Round-trip airport transfers - Full board: three healthy cuisine meals per day or set detox programme - Individual wellness consultation (60 minutes) - Mid follow-up consultation (30 minutes) - Departure consultation (30 minutes) - Blood pressure check-up - Physical analysis (30 minutes) - Body composition and metabolic age testing - Specific programme treatments as listed in your chosen package

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Personal expenses - Treatments not listed in your selected package - Alcohol and food outside the detox programme