Tuscany is famous for its natural hot springs and steaming thermal spa resorts, but how do you know where to go? Search no more. Here is how to choose a spa in Tuscany, and a rundown on some of the best Tuscan spas, natural pools and hot springs resorts. Choosing a spa in Tuscany Renting […]
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. Read on to learn about 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, hated Bath. It’s ironic, […]
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 […]
Luxury hotels in Bath, UK: Gainsborough Bath Spa hotel
When it comes to luxury hotels in Bath, UK, the Gainsborough Bath Spa hotel has something no other hotel can match: thermal water piped right into the pools in their Roman-inspired Spa Village. Add to that fine cuisine, sleek design and a location in the centre of Bath, and you’ve got a great way to vacation […]
Travel guide for Vichy, France
Looking for a helpful travel guide for Vichy, France? Look no further. Here is everything you ever wanted to know about this famous French spa town in the Auvergne region of France. Who doesn’t want to visit an elegant town with a soup named after it? Yes, the town would be Vichy, France, and the soup […]
French spa: Vichy, France, and my social disaster
“Bonjour Monsieur et Madame,” said the elderly Frenchwoman in a singsong voice as she sat on a bench outside the drinking hall in the Parc des Sources. The park is the green heart of Vichy, France, a historic French spa town three hours south of Paris. “Bonjour,” my husband, Mark, and I replied, bobbing our heads like […]
Leukerbad in Switzerland, an unsung alpine destination
If you’re travelling through Europe, Leukerbad in Switzerland makes a terrific mountain destination. Less touristy than Zermatt, this high altitude spa and ski town has hot springs, incredible mountain walks and – of course – the all important fondu. Somehow I never imagined that Leukerbad in Switzerland would be so high up. I know this […]
Terme di Saturnia in Tuscany: hot springs of the gods
I don’t care what anyone says, hot springs are mystical. And it’s no wonder that Terme di Saturnia in Tuscany is considered to the be the hot springs of the gods. Think about it, you’re connecting with a part of the earth you can’t see. That water streams along deep beneath the rock, soaking up minerals […]
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