Sri Lankan auto rickshaw drivers queue up to buy petrol near a fuel station in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Sri Lanka's prime minister on Wednesday offered to meet with protesters occupying the entrance to the president's office, saying he would listen to their ideas to resolve the economic, social and political challenges facing the country. (AP Photo / Eranga Jayawardena)
Sri Lankan auto rickshaw drivers queue up to buy petrol near a fuel station in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Sri Lanka's prime minister on Wednesday offered to meet with protesters occupying the entrance to the president's office, saying he would listen to their ideas to resolve the economic, social and political challenges facing the country. (AP Photo / Eranga Jayawardena)
Several 'costaleros' - participants carrying floats with religious sculptures - take a break during the 'Estrella de la Semana Santa de Avila' Holy Tuesday procession in northern Spain. EPA
Several 'costaleros' - participants carrying floats with religious sculptures - take a break during the 'Estrella de la Semana Santa de Avila' Holy Tuesday procession in northern Spain. EPA
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey attempts to stroke Mikee the cat after speaking with resident Kate Allden, while canvassing ahead of the local elections in England. Getty Images
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey attempts to stroke Mikee the cat after speaking with resident Kate Allden, while canvassing ahead of the local elections in England. Getty Images
Isha prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi on the 10th day of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
Isha prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi on the 10th day of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
People search for items they can salvage on the beach after heavy rains caused flooding in Durban, South Africa. Reuters
People search for items they can salvage on the beach after heavy rains caused flooding in Durban, South Africa. Reuters
Mariupol in Ukraine. Russian troops on April 12 intensified their campaign to take the port city, part of an anticipated massive onslaught across eastern Ukraine. AFP
Mariupol in Ukraine. Russian troops on April 12 intensified their campaign to take the port city, part of an anticipated massive onslaught across eastern Ukraine. AFP
Medical workers in protective suits wave at Changchun residents during a farewell ceremony before returning to Meihekou, where they were sent from to help curb the Covid-19 outbreak in Jilin province, China. Reuters
Medical workers in protective suits wave at Changchun residents during a farewell ceremony before returning to Meihekou, where they were sent from to help curb the Covid-19 outbreak in Jilin province, China. Reuters
Somali military officers march in a parade to mark the 62nd anniversary of the Somali National Armed Forces in Mogadishu. Reuters
Somali military officers march in a parade to mark the 62nd anniversary of the Somali National Armed Forces in Mogadishu. Reuters
Liberians stage a rally for justice in front of the National Police headquarters in Monrovia. There has been reported rise in mysterious deaths and mob justice incidents in the country. EPA
Liberians stage a rally for justice in front of the National Police headquarters in Monrovia. There has been reported rise in mysterious deaths and mob justice incidents in the country. EPA
An aerial view shows the scene of a landslide which hit the village of Kantagnos in Baybay town in the Philippines, following heavy rains brought about by tropical storm Megi. AFP
An aerial view shows the scene of a landslide which hit the village of Kantagnos in Baybay town in the Philippines, following heavy rains brought about by tropical storm Megi. AFP
Bette-May Waine, right, welcomes her granddaughter Mackenzie Waine and family from Australia to Auckland after New Zealand borders reopened to Australian tourists on April 12. Getty Images
Bette-May Waine, right, welcomes her granddaughter Mackenzie Waine and family from Australia to Auckland after New Zealand borders reopened to Australian tourists on April 12. Getty Images

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April 13, 2022

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The flights

Emirates and Etihad fly direct from the UAE to Geneva from Dh2,845 return, including taxes. The flight takes 6 hours. 

The package

Clinique La Prairie offers a variety of programmes. A six-night Master Detox costs from 14,900 Swiss francs (Dh57,655), including all food, accommodation and a set schedule of medical consultations and spa treatments.

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