With its Belle Époque architecture, curative thermal springs, plentiful hotels and celebrity past, Montecatini Terme is Italy’s best-known spa town. Its location between Florence and Pisa makes it a good base to explore northern Tuscany, and whether you’re here on a day trip or doing a full spa cure, it’s a unique – and cleansing – experience. […]
Hot springs spas and thermal baths: why you should visit one
Natural hot springs, also called thermal springs, have been used for healing and wellness for centuries. The Romans built temples and towns around them, the Georgians loved thermal bathing and so do spa fans today. Here are some reasons why hot spring spas are good for you, and why you should put one on your travel itinerary. […]
The best baths of Budapest
The healing thermal water that simmers under Budapest rises up into stunning art deco buildings, centuries-old sanctuaries and wonderful soaking pools. While visiting Budapest baths can be confusing, you should still go. Why? Because soaking in warm Hungarian thermal water is one of the most fun ways to connect with the local culture. It’s also healing […]
Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain
If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway in Ontario, a trip to Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain, just two hours north of Toronto, makes a serene stop. Is it romantic? That depends on who you ask. For all the essential information on how to visit and what to do there, read on. A Blue Mountain getaway […]
Spa La Source in Rawdon, Quebec: a relaxing day trip from Montreal
Spa La Source – La Source Bains Nordiques – just outside Rawdon, Quebec, is a tranquil nordic spa in the heart of nature. If you’re looking for a relaxing day trip from Montreal where you can soak, sit and soothe your muscles, this one-hour drive into the beautiful Lanaudiere region of Quebec will give your mind – and […]
One day in Marianske Lazne, a Czech spa town
With its elegant Neoclassical architecture and graceful colonnades, the Czech spa town of Marianske Lazne, or Marienbad, is one of the most appealing spa towns in Europe. If you’re going to spend one day in Marianske Lazne, here are the top things to do. A historical Czech spa town Ever since my first visit to Marianske Lazne, when I discovered the […]
Visiting the Roman Baths in Bath, England
Visiting the Roman Baths in Bath, England, is the highlight of visiting this beautiful town in Somerset. It’s an easy day trip from London and here’s everything you need to know. Visiting the Roman Baths in Bath, England It’s all I can do to stop myself from hurling myself into the brilliant green water. The Great Bath, the […]
Spa like Jane Austen in Bath
If you’re a Jane Austen fan you’ll want to visit the Georgian town of Bath in England as she moved here in 1801. Here are the best sights to see and top attractions to visit so that you can spa like Jane Austen in Bath. The golden city of Bath Jane Austen, the author of Pride and Prejudice, […]
Things to do in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
If you’re looking for things to do in Karlovy Vary, also known as Carlsbad, search no further. An elegant spa town in the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary has a rich history, steaming mineral springs, woodsy walking trails and plenty of upscale shops, cafes and spas. Spending one day in Karlovy Vary is a great addition to […]
Karlovy Vary Spa Hotel Thermal, Czech Republic
Icon or eyesore? The towering Spa Hotel Thermal in the glamorous Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary stands out, but what many people don’t know about is its fascinating past. Here’s a review of the Spa Hotel Thermal and two other landmark hotels, the Hotel Imperial and the Grandhotel Pupp. Karlovy Vary Spa Hotel Thermal Glancing out the windows […]
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