Paris Hilton and sister Nikki are famous for their jet-setting ways, especially to exotic spa destinations.
Now, the Sen sisters, Riya and Raima, are set to do the same.
Riya and Raima are flying to Thailand, to join their parents at the Chiva-Som International Health Resort.
Says Riya, “Mom (Moon Moon) and Dad are freaking out there. They are simply glowing! They called us to say they’re feeling 10 years younger. We’ve decided to join them, and we’ll be there in 10 days.�
Moon Moon first learnt of Chiva-Som, a three-hour drive from Bangkok airport, through friends.
“Mummy says they cater to every need, from pampering, to weight loss, stress-reduction and relaxation,� says Riya. “This health resort also has yoga, aqua aerobics, cardio, combo-circuits and many other classes by experts.
The resort’s aim is healing by water, which is everywhere — in saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzis, plunge pools, waterfalls and Asia’s most up-market flotation tank. And the food is the healthiest ever. The body gets cleansed from the inside and out.�
Adds Raima, “Apart from detoxification, which I think is essential, this experience makes you lose weight. Mum and Dad have lost lots of weight.� But does the already reed-thin Raima need to lose weight?
“Sometime back, I had put on a few kilos, and it’s always good to lose them. I never lose weight on my face, so I am never tense about going on a diet.�
Raima is thrilled that the spa doesn’t lock guests in. “They allow you to go out. You can go shopping; you can even have a glass of red wine,� she explains.
Riya says the Thai royal family spends a lot of time at this place. “They are here for about six months every year. This detox is a must for those who can take it. We had decided to go away from the pollution in Mumbai this summer, and what better than going to a destination which guarantees that you’ll come back rejuvenated and invigorated?�
Concludes Raima, “I will be going on May 25; Riya will come one day later. We will return with our parents on June 6.
We just can’t wait to be there,� she adds.� Before they leave for Thailand, Riya will make appearances in Chandigarh and Ahmedabad, and while Raima will shoot for Mukhbir, in Hyderabad.
Detox diet guide
Dos: Drink more fluids — at least 1.5 litres each day. Eat and drink natural, fresh produce.
Good detox foods include fruit (fresh or dried), vegetables (raw or steamed), nuts or pulses and seeds, fish, brown rice, wholemeal bread, olive, walnut or sesame oil, garlic, herbal tea, fruit and vegetable juice (preferably not concentrates).
Don’ts: Avoid dairy products, red meat, processed or convenience food, tea, coffee, alcohol (though Chiva-Som allows red wine), sweets and chocolate.
Stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke.
